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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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State Election Likely in May SYDNEY, Monday

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 1

The State election is likely to be held in May or June, following the drift from Labour in three by-elections last Saturday. Political observers believe that the longer the…

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British Pre-election Poll Favours Conservatives London

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

As election day—Thursday—draws near the poll of public opinion shows that the Tories have gained the lead in public favour. They are now one and a half points ahead of…

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Parties Prepare for State Election

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

The retiring member for Namoi, Mr. R. G. Hamilton, will be one of the candidates seeking endorsement as Labor Party candidate for the…

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Britain Awaits Result of Unpredictable Election LONDON, Thursday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 1

After the most unpredictable campaign of the century, the result of Britain's general election today is still "anybody's guess." One thing seems certain—that Labour's towering…

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S.P. Banned in Fed. Parliament House Canberra, Monday

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 1

S.P. betting has been outlawed in Parliament house by the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. A. G. Cameron…

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Early Showdown May Force New Election LONDON, Monday

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 1

British Government leaders last night were working on the draft of the King's speech announcing Labor policy in the new Parliament which meets on Wednesday…

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For Barwon C. P. Candidate

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 1

Country Party delegates from all parts of the new Barwon State Electorate met at Moree last Sunday. The General…

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Candidate Commences Campaign

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 March 1950 · page 1

Ald. N. Ferguson, the endorsed Labour candidate for Barwon, left for Mungindi this morning, to commence his election campaign…

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Correspondence Support for A.l.p. Candidate

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 1

A. E. Clarke, President Barwon Electorate Council of the A.L.P.writes:—Referring to the letter in last…

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Endorsed Candidate Supported

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 1

A motion pledging full support for the endorsed A.L.P. candidate for Barwon, Aid. N. Ferguson, and ex-pressing complete confidence in the…

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Barwon C.p. Candidate

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 1

Country Party candidate for Barwon Electorate, Mr. G. R. Crawford. Barwon now incorporates most of the old Namoi Electorate. In the…

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Date Set For State Elections SYDNEY, Monday

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 1

State Cabinet is today considering a date for the State elections. It is expected that date will be…

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Elections June 17 SYDNEY, Monday

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 May 1950 · page 1

N.S.W. State Elections will be held on June 17, the Premier, Mr. McGirr, announced today…

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Four Candidates for Barwon

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 May 1950 · page 1

Mr. W. J.McKechnie, a well known shearing contractor, of Moree, President of the Moree Hospital Board, secretary of the Moree Race Club,…

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Liberal Candidate's Aims

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 8

Liberal candidate for Barwon Mr. McKechnie, stated that he considered a great opportunity existed for a man who had the interests of the Barwon…

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NO A.L.P. Candidate for Monaro Sydney, Thursday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 May 1950 · page 1

No official A.L.P. candidate has been nominated for the Monaro division to oppose J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., who will contest…

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Election Campaign Opens

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 6

The endorsed Country Party candidate, Mr. G. Crawford, outlined his party's policy at the opening of his campaign at…

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State Election Campaign People to Judge

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 4

Speaking in Maitland Street on Friday, June 2, the endorsed Country Party Candidate, Mr. Geoff Crawford said once again the people of N.S.W…

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Election Campaign

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 15

The present system of handling our vast wheat crops needs thorough revision. Our Shires must be helped to…

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State Election Campaign

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 2

Mr. Norman Ferguson, endorsed Labour candidate for Barwon, spoke at Narrabri on Tuesday night. He was accompanied by the Minister for…

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