Extraordinary Casino Council Election
CASINO, Tuesday.—An extraordinary election will be held on March 11 to elect an alderman to Casine Municipal Council…
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Politics & elections, 1950
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Indirect Poll on New State at State Elections
An opportunity for an indirect poll on the New State issue would be provided at the 1950 State elections, said Mr. P. A. Wright (Armidale) in his presidential address to the New England New State…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Major Issue Triumphs For Fadden
Victory and delight for Treasurer Artie Fadden has marked recent Canberra days. At long last petrol rationing has been abolished and he has set a committee of taxation officers to work…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Parties Confident as Election Approaches
LONDON, Friday (AAP).—With polling day in the British general election now less than a week ahead, the major parties—Labour, Conservative and Liberal—continue to express confidence in the result…
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LONDON, Sunday (AAP).— Contrary to expectations, the election campaign has not become more live ly in the second week, says tie "Sunday Times". With rare exceptions, experience…
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The British Prime Minister (Mr. Clement Attlee) made his first general election public speech in his East London constituency of…
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LONDON, Monday. (Churchill's appeal for talks with Russia at the highestlevel has continued to excit e lively comment by lead-ing speakers in the election campaign…
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LONDON, Tuesday (AAP).—Both Labour and Conservatives are confident of Thursday's election result, but, whichever way the poll goes, a close finish seems certain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Jap. Visitors to U.s. Parliament Applauded
WASHINGTON, Wednesday (AAP).—Fourteen representatives of the Japanese Diet received a standing ovation in the House of…
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Scene during the opening of the 19th Federal Parliament on Wednesday by the Governor-General (Mr. McKell). The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) is sitting on the extreme left with his hand to his face…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Canberra Today From Our Columnistain Parliament. House Government Talks With Unionists
Prime Minister Menzies and Labour and Immigration Minister Harold Holt took the initiative this week to ease the difficulties which the Government expects in dealing with the unions…
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LONDON, Friday, (AAP).—When counting in the first phase of Britain's crucial general election ended early today, the battle had resolved itself into a straight out contest between the two major rivals,…
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CASINO, Friday—.The Secretary of the West End Progress Association (Mr. P. McFarlane) will nominate as a candidate to fill…
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LONDON, Sunday (AAP).—Sunday newspapers today opened a grand inqu est on the British election stalemate…
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MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—Stormy sessions marked the election of Mr. Barry McDonald to his sixth term of Federal. President of the…
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CANBERRA, Tuesday. — Socialism was an extremely bad thing for Australia because it was destructive of individual effort, the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Col. Bruxner Candidate At State Election
Col. M. F. Bruxner, M.L.A., has announced that he will be a candidate for the Tenter field electorate. He has held the seat for about 30…
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Household cavalry and outriders escorted the Irish State coach — which will be used by the King and Queen when they…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House New Page In Political History of Aust
History has turned a new page and the Australian Federation has entered a new period of political history. In the nineteenth Parliament are brought together representatives of a new…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Parliament House Roof Leaks; New Carpets Soaked
CANBERRA, Monday.—Heavy rain, which fell in Canberra last night, seeped through the roof of Parliament House, flooding sections…
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