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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Battle Fof Queensland

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 2

From our Canberra correspondent travelling with Prime Minister Menzies on an around Australia election tour [?]…

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The Liberal Candidate

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 2

Mr A. G. Keys, Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro, will be in Braidwood on Saturday, 21st April, arriving at 10.30 a.m. He will be accompanied by…

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Federal Election Issues Charges Against Labour

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 4

"The issues of the Federal' election are simple and clear-cut," says the bulletin of the Federal Parliamentary Country Party. "In a period of…

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Federal Elections A. G. Keys’ Meetings

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 2

Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro, Mr. A. G. (Bill) Keys, addressed a gathering of about 24 persons in Monaro Street on Wednesday…

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Liberal Candidate Mr. A. G. Keys Meeting with Encouraging Support

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 2

The Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro, Mr. Bill Keys, supported by Mr. Eric Willis, M.L.A., ardressed three street meetings at Queanbeyan on…

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Statement of Liberal Policy on Communism Candidate Applauded

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 April 1951 · page 3

Mr. A. G. (Bill) Keys,. Liberal Candidate for Eden-Monaro, was applauded at his meeting in Captain’s Flat on Saturday evening,…

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In Opening Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Menzies Triumphal Meetings

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 2

(From our political correspondent travelling with the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, abound Australia electioneering)…

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Country Woman As Senate Candidate Country Party's Choice of Mrs. Kirkby

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 4

The Acting State Chairman of the Country Party (Mr. J.M. Carter) said to-day that the Country Party was particularly pleased to have been able…

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The Liberal Candidate Warns on Australia's Vulnerability

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

Mr. A. G. (Bill) Keys, Liberal Candidate for Eden-Monaro at the coming Federal Elections, in speaking in the street in Goulburn on Friday…

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The Elections Official Advice to Voters

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 6
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The following advice to voters in connection with the Federal elections has been issued by the Electoral authorities…

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Mr. Keys at Braidwood Liberal Candidate's Convincing Address

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 6

In the course of his address, the candidate made a number of striking points. "The Federal election campaign of 1949." he said "was…

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The Federal Elections

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 3

Mr Allan Fraser addressed his second Queanbeyan meeting on Saturday night, about 100 being present. he said he had completed a tour of…

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Polling Day Dawns

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 2

From our correspondent touring Australia with the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies. Election day tension has risen…

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Editorial. the Elections a Final Word to Electors

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 2

TO even the person most disinterested in politics it must be apparent that the Menzies-Fadden Government had some pretty vital reason for…

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Mr. Keys Optimistic Of Election Results

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 2

In a talk with a representative of “The Age” Mr. Keys stated: After nearly three weeks of campaigning I should say that the main issues…

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Braidwood Polling

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 2

The Braidwood polling booth was in charge of Mr. R. Boundy, C.P.S., Presiding Officer, who had as assistant presiding officers Messrs. R. Sinclair…

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The Elections Several Seats Still in Doubt Close Fight for Eden-monaro

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 2

Counting is still proceeding in a number of country electorates, where final figures will not be known before the week-end, Dr. Evatt and Mrs…

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Mr. Fraser on the Elections

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 May 1951 · page 2

Commenting on Saturday’s election, Mr. Allan Fraser, Labor candidate for Eden-Monaro, said.— “I express sincere thanks to those…

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In Canberra Today From Our Columnist in Parliament House Government’s Alibi Disappears

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 2

The Government’s alibi for its shortcomings—the Senate—can now be used no longer. The Senate deadlock is broken and the Australian…

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