Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

237 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 2 of 12

Labour Candidate Urges Improved N.C. Train Service

Northern Star · Monday 26 January 1953 · page 4

CASINO, Sunday. — The endorsed Labour Party candidate for the Casino electorate, Mr. W. A. Young, said yesterday he would press for improved train services for the North Coast if he…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tomki P.p.u. Elections

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Tomki P.P.U. the following officers were elected: President, Mr. R. H. Smith;…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Election Date

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 January 1953 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday. —State elections are to be held on March 7, the Premier, Mr. Gair, announced…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Election Campaign Mr. Frith Fertility of Soil Essential

Northern Star · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 5

A development and production department to aim first of all at the maintenance and improvement of soil fertility…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Kyogle Councillor Advocates More Help For Local Govt. W. R. Cooke's Election Policy

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 1

Local Government must have and should expect to receive far greater financial assistance than it did for the construction of roads and ports, said Mr. W. R. Cooke in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

State Election Campaign Mr. Frith Housing In Government Centralisation

Northern Star · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 4

More than 85 per cent of dwellings built by the Housing Commission were in the industrial areas of Sydney,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lab. Candidate Offers Service, Leadership

Northern Star · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 4

An offer of service and leadership in the progressive development of the Lismore and district was made by Mr. Donald Watson, endorsed Labour candidate for Lismore, in his…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

State Election Campaign Mr. Frith Reduction Of Fares, Freights By C. Party

Northern Star · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 7

Yesterday Mr. W. Frith, M.L.A., continued his election campaign by visiting South Gundurimba, Tucki,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Election Campaign Mr. Frith Reduced Freights Promised

Northern Star · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

The announced intention of the Liberal and Country Parties to reduce railway freights from the record level…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Election Round-up Country Party Aids Dairying Properity

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 February 1953 · page 5

The dairying industry Was better off today than ever before due to the efforts of the Australian Country Party, said Mr. Ian Robinson, Country Party candidate for Casino, when he…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Election Campaign Mr. Frith Two Policies On Primary Production

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 5

The Labour Party had two polities with regard to primary production—one for the city consumer, and one…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

P. & C. Election at Bottle Crk

Northern Star · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 2

At the annual meeting of Bottle Creek Parents and Citizens' Association, the president, Mr. J. Glasby,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Election Campaign MR. W. FRITH Labour Party Criticised on Freight Rates

Northern Star · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 5

Despite the fact that the New South Wales Labour Party had promised to reduce rail freights within 18 months…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Molesworth Sl Lismore State Elections Menzies, Fadden Enter Campaign

Northern Star · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—With only six days left before the elections, State political leaders will quicken the tempo of their campaigns this week…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

P.p.u. Election at Billinudgel

Northern Star · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Billinudgel P.P.U. was held with a fair attendance of members. Mr. H. Gardiner presided…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

C.p. Candidates Hit at Local Problems J. T. Reid

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 1

Reconstruction of the road from Grafton via Casino and Kyogle to Brisbane as a highway was an urgent necessity,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

District News Woodenbong Labour Candidate Gives Address

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1953 · page 3

Mr. Fred Cowley, the endorsed Labour Party candidate for the Tenterfield Electorate, addressed Woodenbong…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

State Election Servicemen Lose Vote Under Ban by Labour

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 3

Australian servicemen in Korea were deprived of a vote in next Saturday's elections as a result of the Labour Party's amendments restricting postal voting facilities…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

State Elections—Page at Coffs Harbour Farmers Given New Deal Despite Defence Costs

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 5

COFFS HARBOUR, Tuesday.—The Federal Government had tried to bring, a new deal for farmers in the taxation field despite the terrific cost of defence, the Minister for Health, Sir Earle Page, said tonight. Sir Earle, who was speaking in the State election campaign, said the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Election Campaign Mr. I. Robinson Keep In Touch With District Industry

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1953 · page 5

CASINO, Wednesday.—Attendance from time to time at meetings of the Canegrowers' Association by local…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →