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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1952

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The Northern Star Thursday, October 23, 1952. "Old Guard" Factor in U.S. ELECTION

Northern Star · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 4

AS THE U.S. Presidential election draws near, polling day is less than a fortnight away, predictions of the outcome are becoming more vague. It has reached the stage in the United…

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Other Candidates in American Presidency

Northern Star · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Thursday (AAP).—There are at least l7 candidates for the American presidency besides General Eisenhower and Mr. Adlai Stevenson, but they are not expected to take away more than a few "priest votes" from the Republican and Democrat nominees…

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Candidates In Verbal Clashes On U.S. Election

Northern Star · Saturday 25 October 1952 · page 5

NEW YORK, Friday (AAP).—President Truman yesterday claimed Republicans were out to…

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Bitter Debates Are Expected In Parliament

Northern Star · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Sunday.—Government and Opposition Members will pack the most bitter debate of the current sitting of Federal Parliament into this week, when both Houses are…

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Byron Bay C.w.a. Election

Northern Star · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above branch was held in the Rest Room. The following officers were…

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"Little Digger" Was Great Empire Statesman In Parliament Since Federation

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 5

The death of William Morris Hughes has removed from the Australian scene one of the greatest statesmen and patriots this country has known. From a comparatively humble beginning he rose to the office of Prime Minister; played an important part in Allied councils during and after World War 1; was still in full…

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Hollway Govt. Defeated Election Certain

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 October 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Hollway rebel Liberal-Country Party Government was defeated in the Legislative Assembly late tonight by the combined votes of the L.C.P. and C.P. Opposition…

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Speaker Seizes Notes Taken in Parliament

Northern Star · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Trans Australia Airlines legal officer, Mr. L. Byrne, was tonight ordered to surrender notes he was taking in the House of Representatives to the Speaker,…

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Bonalbo Ambulance C'ttee. Election

Northern Star · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 6

At the meeting of the Bonalbo ambulance finance committee, Mr. Ray Benton was elected president, Messrs. F. R…

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Victorian Election to Be on December 6

Northern Star · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—A general election will be held in Victoria on December 6. Writs will be issued on Monday, and nominations will close on November 17. The Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, will decide tomorrow morning…

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McLEAN'S Ridges Hall Election

Northern Star · Friday 31 October 1952 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the annual McLean's Ridges Hall meeting. Election of officers for the ensuing year…

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Korea Still Man Issue in American Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 1 November 1952 · page 5

NEW YORK, Friday (AAP).—Korea again was the main subject in the speeches of the two main candidates and their supporters yesterday, as the Presidential election campaign moved yet nearer to its climax. Democratic nominee, Adlai…

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Stevenson Senses Election Success

Northern Star · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday (AAP).—Mr. Adlai Stevenson, speaking at Chicago last night at the end of his Presidential campaign travels, declared: "There is an electric feeling of victory in the air." Meanwhile, in New York,…

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Candidates For Mr. Hughes' Seat

Northern Star · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—At least 30 people would apply for Liberal nomination in the late Mr. M. W. Hughes'…

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Result of U.s. Election in Doubt

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 1

NEW YORK, Monday (AAP).—Neither General Dwight Eisenhower nor Mr. Adlai Stevenson appears 'certain' of election, the New York Times says today…

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Nimbin C.w.a. Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 2

At the annual meeting of Nimbin C.W.A. the following office bearers were elected:…

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Saar Faces Election Problem

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 1

SAARBRUCKEN (Germany) Monday (AAP).—The Social Democrat leader, Peter Zimmer, said…

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Parties Analyse U.s. Election Prospects

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 5

NEW YORK, Monday (AAP).—The New York Times today published analyses of tomorrow's Presidential election prospects by "strategists" of the Republican and Democratic parties. The party strategists, in their estimates, clashed in two of the key…

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By-Election For Bradfield Dec. 20

Northern Star · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday. —The Bradfield by-election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives…

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Plans For Senate Elections Vital Test Likely

Northern Star · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday.— The CommonWealth Government is planning to hold the Senate elections next April or May, but the exact date may be announced next week before the…

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