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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Sharpening Knives of Controversy

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 2

Parliament resumed this week. Controversial knives are being sharpened. for the cut and thrust expected during debate on—the child…

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Legislative Council Elections Criminal Investigation Inquiry Asked for by Mr. J. W. SELFFERT, M.L.A.

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1950 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. J. W. Seiffert, M.L.A., asked the Premier and Colonial Treasurer:— (1) Has his attention been drawn…

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Doctors’ Fees Question in Parliament

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on April 19, Mr. Allan Fraser, our Federal Member, asked: Will the Minister for Health exercise patience in dealing…

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Menzies’ Oratory Wins the Day

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

Prime Minister R. G. Menzies added fresh laurels to his debating reputation when he combined all his legal and histrionic skill to close…

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Menzies’ Secret Weapon Explodes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

Prime Minister Menzies has planted his secret weapon to blast the strangle hold of Labour on the Senate. It is a time bomb now…

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Monaro's Rights Have They Been Ignored? Statement By Mr. A. G. Keys Challenged in Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

Since receiving the selection as Liberal candidate for Monaro at the coming State elections, Mr. A. G. Keys has been given quite a lot of publicity…

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The Liberal Candidate

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 May 1950 · page 2

The endorsed Liberal candidate for Monaro, Mr. A. G. Keys, has been in Braidwood during the week campaign ing in readiness for the forthcoming…

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Extraordinary Municipal Election

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 May 1950 · page 2

Four candidates have submitted their names for the extraordinary election to be held on Saturday next, May 20, to fill the vacancy…

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Menzies Eases Tension

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 2

Tension has eased in the anti-Red debate since Prime , Minister Menzies agreed to change sections of the bill likely to affect the civil…

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The Liberal Candidate Meets Braidwood Supporters "No Personalities," Says Mr. Keys

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 2

Last week Mr. A. G. Keys, the endorsed Liberal candidate for Monaro at the forthcoming State elections, met a number of supporters and…

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Election Issues

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 May 1950 · page 2

Soon now the State Election Campaign will commence. We can be sure of course that the McGirr Government, faced with the biggest…

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“Parliament of the Shires” To Meet in Sydney Next Week

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 4

The Annual Conference of the Shires Association—known as the “Parliament of the Shires”—is to be held in Sydney from May 31st…

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Election Issues

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 3

Soon now the State Election Cam-The date of the N.S.W. State elections has been fixed for Saturday June 17 th…

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Australia’s Danger Stressed in Canberra

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 2

Australia’s danger from the sweep of Communist influence through southeast Asia was underlined in the Parliament several times in the last few…

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Election Issues

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 1

Soon now the State Election Campaign will commence. We can be sure of course that the McGirr Government, faced with the biggest bust-up…

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Attacks on Communists Incidents of Last Federal Election Defendants Fined

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 1

At the Coolamon Court of Petty Sessions last week Michael J. Quin John Meaker, Geo. Stevens, Cha Warran and James Dempsey pleaded…

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State Elections 228 Candidaates

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 26 May 1950 · page 2

Nominations for the N.S.W. General Elections on June 17 closed at noon yesterday. A record number of 228 candidates nominated for the 94 seats…

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Local Government Takes a Hand At The Stale Elections

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 May 1950 · page 3

The Local Government and Shires Associations of N.S.W. are so seriously concerned at the plight of Councils,. that they have decided…

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In Canberra Today From Our ,Columnist in Parliament House Does Labour Want Another Federal Election?

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

Will Labour force the issue on the Communist Dissolution Bill to the point of Government exasperation and the Prime Minister, Mr…

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State Election Forceful Address by Mr. A. G. Keys at Braidwood

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

The first shot at Braidwood in the present State election campaign was fired on Wednesday afternoon, when the Liberal candidate for Monaro, Mr…

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