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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

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Last Minute Messages From Candidates W. A. YOUNG

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 6

Elected to represent the Casino electorate, I would attempt to give energetic representation to all sections of the electorate, to…

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Leaders Make Final Election Appeals

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Final election speeches were delivered, tonight by the Premier, Mr. Cahill, and the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Treatt…

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Labour Candidate Claims Damages

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursdays—Writs claiming £15,000 damages were issued out of the Supreme Court today on…

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State Election Campaign Mr. I. Robinson Example Set By Federal Ministers

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 5

CASINO, Thursday.—Federal Cabinet Ministers representing electors of Northern N.S.W. and…

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These Candidates Will Share 32,832 Votes

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 6

A total of 32,832 electors in the Lismore and Casino electorates will vote tomorrow for seven candidates representing two parties. The number of electors in Lismore for four subdivisions, in which…

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Goolmangar P.p.u. Election

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1953 · page 7

The annual meeting of Goolmangar P.P.U. branch was held in Goolmangar Hall. The following officers were…

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Spotlight on Canberra Parliament Session on Tuesday (From our Special Representative)

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 6

CANBERRA, Friday.—Parliament will reopen on Tuesday after having been in recess since November 6. The new session is not likely to last for more than six weeks because the Prime Minister is scheduled to commence his Senate campaign immediately after Easter…

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Five Key Seats May Decide Election Issue

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—A close result is expected in tomorrow's State election, with the main fight centred in five electorates. The crucial electorates are: Auburn, North…

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Landslide to Labour in State Elections Majority Of 20 Likely

Northern Star · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Labour landslide in the N.S.W. elections yesterday has given the Cahill Government a majority of at least 20 seats in the new Legislative Assembly. Only seats which remain in doubt are Armidale, where the…

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District Election Upset New C.p. Members Appear Certain

Northern Star · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 4

The almost certain defeat of both the sitting Country Party members for Lismore and Casino, Messrs. W. Frith and J. T. Reid, has provided the greatest election surprise on the Far North Coast for 20 years…

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ROUNDABOUT. "Very Thrilled" At Election Success, Says Mrs. Easter

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 2

The mayoress of Ballina, Mrs. J. S. Easter, said last night that she was "very thrilled" that her husband was almost certain to become a member of the State Legislative…

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State Elections District Results

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 4

There has been little change in the count of votes in the Lismore and Casino seats in the State…

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State Elections 'Doubtful' Results Tomorrow

Northern Star · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday. —Final result in two closely contested seats at the N.S.W. State…

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New Party to Contest Elections

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The newly-formed Australian Democratic Party will contest the Senate elections in…

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Absentee Votes Delay Final Election Count

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 4

The counting of absentee votes in both the Lismore and Casino electorates has delayed the release of final voting…

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Ewingsdale Elections

Northern Star · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Ewingsdale P. and C. Association the following officers were elected: President, Mr…

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Democratic Party to Contest Senate Elections

Northern Star · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday (AAP).—The Australian Democratic Party, a newly-formed political body, will comtest the Senate election on May 9. Organising secretary,…

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N.C. National Show Election

Northern Star · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 4

A total of 223 ballot papers was received for the ejection of 16 members of the North Coast National A. & I,…

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P. & C. Election at Stratheden

Northern Star · Saturday 28 February 1953 · page 7

The annual meeting of Stratheden P. & C. was held in the school, when the following were elected officers for…

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Parliament to Meet Today

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday.—The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow After questions, the first…

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