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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1949

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Miss Australia Quest Miss Nancy Butters Narrandera R.S.L. Candidate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 2

For the first time in the history of the Miss Australia Quest, the Narrandera R.S.S. and A.I. League has decided to sponsor a candidate, and…

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Our Member in Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on Friday last, the Member for Hume, Mr. Arthur Fuller, asked the following question:…

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"Balt Labor to Be Used to Reopen Wire Netting Factory Soon" Mr. Graham Tells Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: A contingent of Baits is expected to be housed in Chiswick early In May in preparation for the reopening of the Lysaght wire netting plant at Chiswick…

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C.p. Candidate Active in Riverina

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

"The lives of every man, woman, and child In Riverina are being blighted by Socialism," said Mr. Hugh S. Roberton, the…

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“Our Socialists Have Adopted the Marx Concept of Socialism” Says Lt.-col Anderson “We Can Beat Labor”, Adds Country Party Candidate for Hume

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 7

“Here in Australia”, said Lt. Col Anderson VC, at Young on Saturday, “we are faced with something more sinister than in England. Our Socialists have adopted the Karl Marx concept of Socialism the identical platform of the Communist Party. The only difference…

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First-aid Exams Sixteen Candidates Successful

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 2

The results of the First Aid Certificate examination conducted by the Tumbarumba ambulance have been made…

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Our Member In Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 6

In the House Representatives on Friday last the Member for Hume. Mr. Arthur Fulied asked the following question:…

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Country Party Candidate Active in Riverina

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 2
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"The lives of every man, woman ami child in Riverina are being blighted by Socialism." said Mr. Hugh Roberton, the Australian…

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Minister Explains Ban on Election Publicity

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 June 1949 · page 4

Newspapers during the pre-poll period of electoral silence could refer objectivey to the holding of a State election, but there must be no comment or canvassing of the possibilities of the election, the Attorney General (Mr Martin) said last week…

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C.p. Candidate at Yerong Creek

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 4

Addressing Yerong Creek Country Party branch last week, Mr. John Mackay, Country Party candidate for the Farrer Seat, said:—…

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Miss Australia Quest Lockhart R.S.L. Sub-Branch to Run Candidate Worthy Objective

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 5

At last Thursday's meeting of the Lockhart sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., it was decided to sponsor a candidate in…

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Junee Municipal Council Supports Protest Against Reducing Country Representation in N.S.W. Parliament

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 6

THE JUNEE MUNICIPAL, COUNCIL DECIDED LAST NIGHT TO SUBMIT A PROTEST TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT CONCERNING THE RECENTLY ADOPTED LEGISLATION WHICH REDUCES THE PROPORTION OF COUNTRY REPRESENTATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY…

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Uproar When Debate Gagged in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday. Opposition members protested vociferously in the House of Representatives today when the…

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Uproar in Federal Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

Opposition members protested vociferously when the Prime Minister moved that Government business take precedence over…

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Our Member In Parliament QUESTION

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 5

On 15th June, 1949. the lion Member for Hume asked the following questions concerning a broadcast by the Premier of Victoria which was…

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Election in Victoria

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 1

The Liberal-Country Party retained control of the Legislative Council as a result of Saturday's election. The Hollway Government s now unlikely…

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Belgian Election Communist Set-Back

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 1

BRUSSELS Monday—Earliest results in Belgium's second postwar general elections, which determine whether King…

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Parliament House Will Be Colder

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 3

CANBERRA, Monday: Members of the Federal Parliament will return to a colder Parliament House tomorrow than the…

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Country Seats In N.S.W. Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 4

The Parliamentary Electorates and Elections (Amendment) Bill was severely criticised by the Leader of the Country Party…

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