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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1948

351 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 18

Three More "Miss Wagga" Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1948 · page 2

Eight girls have nominated for the "Miss Wagga" contest so far, and many more nominations are expected…

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Kogarah By-election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1948 · page 4

The names of only two candidates had been received at noon on Tuesday when nominations closed for the kogarah by-election, to be held on July…

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An Informed Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1948 · page 2

It has been decided that, later this year, delegations selected from among members of the Federal Parliament will visit Britain and Japan. Although these delegations will certainly absorb quite a large amount…

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[?]Ominati0ns for Shire Elections Close Next

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 1

Nominations for the election of a Gundagai Shire Councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. R. R. Knox,…

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Australian Apple and Pear Board Election of Growers' Representatives

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 June 1948 · page 1

The date for the lodging of nominations of candidates for election as growers' representatives on the Australian Apple and Pear Board…

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Charged with Printing Untrue Election Dodger

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1948 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday: A Tares farmer, Timothy William McCristal, charged to the Central Court today with having printed…

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17 Candidates So Far in "Miss Wagga" Quest; Four Ugly Man Entrants

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

Seventeen nominations have so far been received for the "Miss Wagga" quest. Although nominations were to have closed yesterday, late entries will be accepted until Saturday…

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Local Items "Miss Wagga" Candidates at Ball

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1948 · page 2

The public of Wagga will have the opportunity on July 23 Of meeting the candidates in the "Miss Wagga" contest. The girls…

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Liberal Candidates for Rural Seats Liberals Move Early "Electors Need Time," Says Spooner

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 July 1948 · page 4

"The Liberal Party was calling for early nominations of candidates for country seats at the 1950 State elections because…

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Shire President As Liberal Candidate For Young

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 July 1948 · page 3

A well-known Cowra farmer and former master builder, Mr. Percy William Richardson, has been selected to contest the…

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Local Items Committee to Aid Ugly Man Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

A trong committee has been appointed by the manufacturing section of the Wagga and District Chamber of Commerce…

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Water For Thirsty Inland Diversion Of the Snowy River Letters Posted to Members of Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 4

EVERY step is being taken, by the Murrumbidgee Valle Water Users Association to ensure a large attendance at the Monster Snowy-Murrumbidgee Diversion Demonstration, to be held at Narrandera on Saturday, August 14…

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Triangular Election Contests Are Foolish

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 2

The Hume Federal Electorate facts another foolish and futile election bastings; and more electorates than ever are this…

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Corbie-merungle Hills Extension Group the Group recently held its Annual Meeting and election of office-bearers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 3

The retiring president, Mr. G. S. Denne, did not seek reelection. A tribute was paid to the work done by Mr. Denne since the formation of the…

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Wagga B.w.i.u. Election Called Breach of Rules

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The State president of the Building Workers' Industrial Union (Mr. E. Bulmer) said today that the…

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"Miss Wagga" Candidates May Attend Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1948 · page 2

Miss Wagga candidates have been invited to attend the U.L.V.A. Golf Cabaret ball to be held at the Kyeamba Smith…

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CORRESPONDENCE B.W.I.U. Elections (To the Editor. "The Daily Advertiser.") (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1948 · page 2

Sir,—A few observations regarding the B.W.I.U. elections. Firstly I understand that there is no provision in the rules of…

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Smuts Back in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 1

PRETORIA, Wednesday: Field Marshal Smuts was returned unopposed in a by-election for Pretoria East, resulting from…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) B.W.I.U. Elections To the Editor "The Daily Advertiser."

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1948 · page 2

Sir.—I regret I conveyed the wrong impression regarding exservicemen in the right wing element of the B.W.I.U. and…

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Tasmanian Govt. Forced to Hold General Election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 1

HOBART, Wednesday: The Tasmanian political crisis was resolved today when the Legislative Council agreed to grant…

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