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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1952

187 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 7 of 10

Fine Trial By Guineas Candidate

Northern Star · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 8

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A dashing six furlongs trial by Gallant Archer today suggested he will show improved form in the…

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Bangalow U.p.a. Election

Northern Star · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 3

At the bi-monthly meeting of Bangalow branch of the United Protestant Association a letter was received from…

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Challenge Over U.S. Election Campaign

Northern Star · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 5

NEW YORK, Friday (AAP).—Mr. Sherman Adams, leading adviser of General Eisenhower (Republican Presidential candidate) yesterday challenged Mr. Adlai Stevenson to disclose payments made from an Illinois fund "unless he had something to hide"…

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World Parliament Advocated By Visiting Lecturer

Northern Star · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 4

Speaking at the Apollo Hall on world peace yesterday, Mrs. Sherin Fozdar, International Baha'i lecturer, said it was an ominous sign to see the conviction growing deeper as wisdom…

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3 Candidates For Woodburn By-election

Northern Star · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 4

CORAKI, Sunday.—Three candidates have nominated for the by-election to fill a vacancy in A riding of…

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Cahill Not Drawn On Election Talk

Northern Star · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The N.S.W. Premier, Mr. Cahill, tonight declined to comment on the possibility of an early State general election. Newspaper reports this weekend have suggested…

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Election Date Not Considered Cahill

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Government had given no consideration to an election date, the Premier, Mr. Cahill, said today. "Our responsibility is not…

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R.s.p.c.a. Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 10

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A former treasurer of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Mr. S…

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Japanese Election Arrests

Northern Star · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 8

TOKIO, Wednesday (AAP) —Police arrested more than 3500 people for violation of electoral laws, before polling…

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Liberals' Clear Win At Jap Elections Reds Lose All Seats

Northern Star · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 1

TOKIO, Thursday (AAP-Reuter).— Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida's Liberal Party has clearly won the Japanese general elections. This was evident some…

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Uproar in Parliament: Two Members Suspended

Northern Star · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The House of Representatives adjourned in uproar and confusion tonight, after the Speaker, Mr. Cameron had suspended two Labour members. In a short but heated…

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Pimlico Cwa Election

Northern Star · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 2

At the annual meeting [?] Pimlico C.W.A. 12 members were present. The three officers were r…

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Woodburn Cl. By-Election To H. H. Williams

Northern Star · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 4

The by-election of A riding of Woodburn Shire Council, which took place on Saturday, was won by Mr. Herbert…

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"Nothing to Fear" In U.S. Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 4

"Australia need have nothing to fear in the forthcoming U.S. Presidential elections because the foreign policies of the two candidates are nearly down the same road," the United States…

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Bexhill C.w.a. Elections

Northern Star · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 2

The executive of Bexhill C.W.A. was re-elected at the annual meeting. Officers are: Patronesses,…

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Dyraaba C.w.a. Election

Northern Star · Saturday 18 October 1952 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Dyraaba branch of the C.W.A. was held in the Dyraaba hall. Officers re-elected for the…

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Spotlight on Canberra Parliamentary Debates Used for Electioneering

Northern Star · Saturday 18 October 1952 · page 6

CANBERRA, Friday.—Parliament has been used as a campaign forum by both sides of the House during the past week. Government and Opposition speakers, although…

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Lennox Hd. C.w.a. Election

Northern Star · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 2

The annual meeting of Lennox Head-North Creek Country Women's Association was held in the Sunday School hall…

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The Northern Star Monday, October 20, 1952. Many Factors in By-election Swing

Northern Star · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 4

LABOUR HAS SCORED an important victory in the Flinders by-election held on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Liberal member, Colonel Rupert Ryan, who had…

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State Member Again Urges New Maternity Unit Facts Given In Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 1

Further representations for the construction of a new maternity unit at Kyogle have been made in State Parliament by local member, Mr. J. T. Reid…

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