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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1954

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Preparations for Election

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 1

The roll for the Gwydir Division in the Federal elections on Saturday closed last week with 39,702 voters…

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Correspondence. Election Issues

North West Champion · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 4

L. F. Cosh, chairman Moree Branch A.CP. and member of the Gwydir Campaign Committee, writes to the Editor:…

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Allan New Force in National Parliament

North West Champion · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 11

Mr. Ian Allan, in his short time as Member for Gwydir, has proved himself a vigorous, virile, dynamic personality and a new force in the National Parliament, said Mr. David Hughes…

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Federal Elections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 June 1954 · page 1

On the latest figures available it would appear certain that the sitting Member for New England, Mr. D. H…

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Kenya's New Parliament Buildings

Manilla Express · Friday 4 June 1954 · page 1

With ceremonial based on that of Westminster -- "the Mother of Parliaments"--the new Kenya parliamentary buildings, pictured above, in the City Square at Nairobi, were opened recently in the Legislative Council chamber by the…

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Polling Place Abolished

North West Champion · Monday 5 July 1954 · page 6

The Electoral Commissioner, Mr. E. Bennetts, has advised Mr. Geoff Crawford that a polling place in the Gwydir…

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Kenya's New Parliament Buildings

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 13

With ceremonial based on that of Westminster—"the Monthly of Parliaments"—the new Kenya parliamentary buildings [?] the City Square at Nairobi, were opened recently in the [?]slative council chamber by the Governor of Kenya, Sir…

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Bowling Club Elections

North West Champion · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 1

Mr. N. J. Crane was re-elected President of Moree Bowling Club at the annual meeting on Monday night…

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38 fined For Failing To Vote Sequel To L.G. Elections

Manilla Express · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 1

In the Manilla Court of Petty Session on Wednesday. 38 electors of the Municipality of Manilla were each Ordered by the S. M. (Mr J. B. Hodgson) to pay a 10- fine with…

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Moree Red Cross Elections

North West Champion · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 11

Mrs. C. Belford was re-elected unopposed as President of Moree Red Cross at the annual meeting…

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State Parliament Begins Budget Session

North West Champion · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 9

On Wednesday State Governor Sir John Northcott opened the budget session of die State Parliament of New South Wales. The State budget is most im-…

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G. R. Crawford's Impressions At At Opening Of Parliament

North West Champion · Monday 6 September 1954 · page 6

On August 25 the State Governor, Sir John Northcott, opened the fourth session of the 37th Parliament of the State of New South Wales, which die Governor said in his opening remarks…

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Commerce Chamber Elections

North West Champion · Monday 20 September 1954 · page 4

Mr. W. Tait was re-elected president unopposed of Moree Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting…

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Swimming Club Elections

North West Champion · Thursday 21 October 1954 · page 10

Mr. J. Rich has been elected President of Moree Amateur Swimming Club. Patron is Mr. W. Heinrich…

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New Russian Overtures On United German Elections Prepared To Compromise With West

North West Champion · Monday 1 November 1954 · page 1

BERLIN, Monday.—Russia will accept a compromise between the Western style "free for all" elections and the Soviet "single list" method if a new Four Power conference re-examines the…

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