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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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August Elections Likely In N.Z.

Northern Star · Friday 13 July 1951 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Thursday (AAPReuter).—New Zealand's Parliamentary session will end tomorrow, and the country will go to the polls on the earliest Saturday possible…

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Larnook Red Cross Election

Northern Star · Saturday 14 July 1951 · page 7

There was a very good attendance at the annual meeting of the Larnook Red Cross branch, presided over by Mrs. E. C…

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Norco Board Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 July 1951 · page 4

The ballot for election of four directors of Norco Co-op. win close at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 29…

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N.Z. Elections on September 1

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 July 1951 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday (AAP-Reuter)—The Prime Minister (Mr. Holland) tonight announced that September 1…

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Ballina Council Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 July 1951 · page 4

An election for two vacant seats on the Ballina Municipal Council will be held on August 4…

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Clunes Red Cross Election

Northern Star · Thursday 19 July 1951 · page 6

Ten members were present at the annual meeting of the Clunes branch of the Red Cross Mrs. E. M. Morrow occupied…

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Road Safety Branch Unsound More Members Needed; Re-election Of Officers?

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 20 July 1951 · page 1

Field Officer of the New South Wales Road Safety Council, Mr. W. M. Plate, made no attempt to conceal the fact that he had found the Kyogle branch lacking in initiative and without a sound and varied…

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Clunes C. of E. Guild Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Clones Church of England Guild was held at the home of Mrs. G. Smith…

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Officers Re-election Favoured For Coming Road Safety Mtg

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 1

According to statements made by a number of local and district residents when questioned by an "Examiner" reporter during the week, there will be many who will seek a complete re-election of office-bearers for the Kyogle Road Safety Council, when they attend a special meeting…

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Coorabell Ladies' Church Aid Election

Northern Star · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 6

The first annual meeting of the Coorabell Methodist Ladies' Church Aid was held in the Corrabell Hall…

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8 Nominated for Ballina By-election

Northern Star · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 4

BALLINA, Thursday.—Eight nominations have been received to contest a by-election to fill vacancies on Ballina…

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Macquarie By-election Clear Labor Lead

Northern Star · Monday 30 July 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—When counting of votes in the Macquarie byelection, caused by the…

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Jubilee Queen Candidates

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 1

MISS MARY O'REILLY of Ironpot Creek (Ambulance)…

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Sports Aid U'ville Queen Candidate

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 August 1951 · page 8

Sports were held at Urbenville in aid of the queen candidate, Miss Pam. Walmsley, in the Ambulance Queen Competition…

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Knockrow Red Cross Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 August 1951 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Know row Red Cross was held at the home of Mrs. Cowley. There was a good attendance…

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Queen Committees Begin Work Bodies Behind C. Centre Candidate

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 August 1951 · page 1

With last Wednesday marking the opening of the joint Memorial Community Centre-Ambulance Queen competition, both sponsoring committees have already started "the ball rolling" with their campaigns and activities…

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Ballina Council By-Election

Northern Star · Monday 6 August 1951 · page 4

BALLINA, Sunday.—Ballina Municipal by-election held yesterday to fill vacancies caused by the death of Ald. R…

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Casino Bowls Club Election

Northern Star · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 4

CASINO, Thursday.—Progress of the building of the new oowling clubhouse was stated to oe very satisfactory at the…

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'Tug O' War' on U.K. Election Date

Northern Star · Monday 20 August 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (AAP). —"The People's" diplomatic correspondent says Mr. Dalton, Minister for Local…

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House, Card Parties For Queen Candidates

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 1

House and card parties for their respective candidates were a feature of functions organised by the Ambulance and Community Centre Queen…

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