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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

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Sweeping Change in Voting at Local Govt. Elections Senate-Like System To Operate In NSW

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 1

For the first time in the history of Dubbo, the municipal elections in December will be carried out under proportional representation instead of by the "first past the post" system…

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Triumphant climax to Bathing Beauty Contest Candidates raised £3,613 in three weeks 2,000 people at Caves barbecue acclaim magnificent effort

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 1

Over 2000 people who attended the monster barbecue at the Caves on Tuesday night acclaimed the Bathing Beauty Contestants who had raised £3,613 in three weeks of intensive effort. The usually rustic atmosphere of the Caves presented an amazing scene. Coloured…

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Bush Fire Brigade Election of Officers

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Mendooran Bush Fire Brigade was held on Saturday last and Mr. F. P…

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Peak Hill Water Supply Mentioned in N.s.w. Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 3

The problems confronting Peak Hill were referred to in the NSW Parliament by the member for Dubbo, Mr. C. G…

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Warren Candidate Successful In Veterinary Exam

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 1

Mr. F. P. [?] of "Haddon Rig" [?] Warren, was one of six successful [?] at a recent examination [?]…

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Local Government Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1953 · page 2

"The Government has dropped a bombshell in local government circles by the announcement of its intention to abolish the…

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Shire of Marthaguy Ordinary Election of Councillors

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 8

Notice is hereby given that an election for the purpose of electing six (6) Councillors, two for each…

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NEW L. G. Election Bill Debated in Leg. Assembly Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 3

The proposed new methods of electing aldermen will give the people a greater share in choosing their representatives, give a better balance to council and make those elected more responsible…

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Alan Manning Labor Candidate for Lawson

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 5

Mr. Alan Manning, Australian Labor Party candidate for Lawson Federal Electorate, is 37 years old. He was educated at…

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Local Government Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 23 October 1953 · page 5

"The Government has dropped a bombshell in Local Government circles by the announcement of…

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Council Elections Will Be Held on December 5

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 October 1953 · page 1

The Dubbo Municipal elections will be held on December 5, but closing date of nominations for the election has not yet been set. At a special meeting of the Dubbo Council this…

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Only Three Nominate for Council Elections Nominations Close Next Wednesday with Shire Clerk

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 1

The Shire Clerk, Mr. J. Harvey Truman, revealed this morning that, so far, only three nominations had been received for the Wellington Shire Council elections, to be held on December 5 next…

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Local man is Liberal Party candidate

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 1

Mr. J. G. Croudace, of Wellington, has been selected as endorsed Liberal Party candidate for the Lawson electorate seat…

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Woman May Stand For L.G. Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 1

It is understood that a wall-known Narromine woman may be a candidate for the Narromine Municipal Council…

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Nominations Called for Council Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 1

These interested may new [?] for the local government elections held every three years. The closing times for the various local government bodies very, but [?] interested may [?] in a [?] new and…

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Ordinary Election of Aldermen Municipality of Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 4

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election for the purpose of electing nine (9) Aldermen for the Municipality of Narromine…

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Council Elections on December 5

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 6

Nominations for the ordinary? election of six aldermen at the forthcoming elections on Saturday, December 5, will close…

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Council Election Nominations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1953 · page 1

[?]sing time for nominations for the Dubbo Municipal elections has been set down for 5 pm on…

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Eight of ten new Shire Councillors are unopposed—election in one Riding only

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 October 1953 · page 1

Only eleven proposals for nomination for election to the Wellington Shire Council were received by the Shire Clerk (Mr. J. H. Truman) at the closing time for nominations yesterday afternoon. This means that an election…

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Liberal Party Candidate for Lawson Electorate

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 October 1953 · page 2

A meeting of the Lawson Divisional Conference and selection committee of the Liberal Party, held at Wellington last Saturday, selected Mr. J. G. Croudace as endorsed Liberal Party candidate for the Lawson Federal Electorate…

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