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Politics & elections, 1950

264 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 14

Col. Bruxner Only Endorsed Country Party Candidate

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 2

The [?] security and development of New South [?] Government pledged to the policy put [?] leader of the Country Party, Col. M. F. [?] Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.H.R., in an…

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Election Roundup Reports From District Centres

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 5

AT ARMIDALE Mr [?] hes said:—"I am proud to be a member of the Australian Country…

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New England Neglected, Says A.L.P. Candidate Blames "Dead Hand of Country Party" J. E. Cahill's Policy Speech

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 4

"It is a pleasure for use to come before you as the Australian Labour Party candidate for this grand, but sadly abused, State seat of Armidale," said Mr. J. E. Cahill, Labour candidate for Armidale, in his policy. Speech, last night. "I say it is a grand electorate because…

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Comment on A.l.p. Candidate's Speech

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 8

W. S. Forsyth (Armidale) kites to the Editor, Armidale Express:—Sir,—Having carefully…

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Mr. Drummond V Stresses the “Real Election Issues”

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 4

“The present election is an important one, because it will largely determine whether the anti-socialist…

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Greyhounds Meeting on Election Day

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 2

Armidale Charity Coursing Club will hold meetings both on election day, June 17, and on June 24…

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Polling Day

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 2

On Saturday next the electors of New South Wales will select the men who are to constitute the Legislative Assembly for the next…

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It's a City v. Country Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 4

This is election week, and there is no mistaking its significance to the community at large. In particular it is vital to country districts, in view of the [?] their importance and integrity through…

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The Liberal Candidate

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 5

Mr. W. J. McKechnie, in opening his election campaign at Moree on Monday night, said: "The Socialist A.L.P. Candidate…

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Labour Candidate's Policy Speech

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 5
Also in The Uralla Times

"It is a pleasure for me to come before you as the Australian Labour Party candidate for this grand, but sadly abused, State seat of Armidale," said Mr. J. E. Cahill, Labour candidate for…

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CORRESPONDENCE "Spite" Alleged In Election Pamphlet

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 4

George M. Edwards (Uralla) writes to the Editor: Sir—Will you allow me space to refer to a spiteful…

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Election Campaign In Final Stages Country Party Needs 12 Seats to Win

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 1

We five in a democracy, and the essence of a democracy is that it has the right to change its Government. The people of New South Wales next Saturday will decide whether they want to retain or change the McGirr Government, and…

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Rain Will Keep Many From Polling Booths

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 4

“This may well be disastrous,” said Col. Bruxner, leader of the Country Party as he drove across country…

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Electors Have Their Say "Spite" Alleged In Election Pamphlet

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 4

George M. Edwards (Uralla) writes to the Editor: Sir—Will you allow me space to refer to a spiteful…

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2Ad Will Give Complete Election Result Service

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 8

Station 2 AD Armidale will give New England listeners a complete election result service…

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2Nz Election Broadcast

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 1

Station 2NZ will broadcast election returns direct from the tally room at the GPO, Sydney, tomorrow night from…

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Postponed Polling In Barwon Electorate

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 5

At 20 polling booths in Barwon electorate the voting was postponed till next Saturday. Electors can only vote at…

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Col. Bruxner Says— Election Will Be Photo Finish

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 4

"It looks like being a photofinish," said the leader of the Country Party Col. M. F. Bruxner, in commenting on the New…

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Election Position Unchanged

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 21 June 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Latest election figures counted to-day did not alter the position of the parties, and it will not be…

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