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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1949

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Butter Price Promise Chiefly Criticised In Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 6

Mr. Chifley had failed to honor his promise to implement the Joint Dairying Advisory Committee's recommendation for an increase of…

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Liberal Candidate Visits Lockhart Address by Mr. W. A. Meares

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1949 · page 3

An appreciative gathering heard a very interesting and informative address in the Memorial Hall last Thursday week, when Mr. W. A. Meares, who toured America, contest, described some of the scenes and methods adopted…

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Big Theft of T. A. A. Stores? Liberals Charge in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday: Allegations that T.A.A. Stores worth £58,000 had either been stolen or were unaccounted for were made in the House of…

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Norwegian Election Smashing Defeat for Communists

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 1

OSLO. Wednesday — Late returns in the Norwegian election show a smashing defeat for the Communists…

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U.k. General Election Next Month?

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.): A general election next month is tipped by several British…

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Closing of Rolls for Next Election Authorities Issue Warning to General Public

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 3

The electoral authorities advise that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal Elections will close on Monday 31st., October,…

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Junee Successes at Music Examination Three Candidates Secure Pass in Intermediate

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 12 October 1949 · page 2

Mr. Frank Johnstone conducted the examinations at the Convent of Mercy, Junee (on the new syllabus and new grading) on the…

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Mr Medcalf in Parliament Soldier Settlement Water

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 1

Mr Medcalf: Did the Minister! for Lands assure the House that adequate water was available for intensive settlement…

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Closing of Rolls for Federal Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 2

The Electoral authorities advise that the Rolls th[?] be used at the forthcoming Federal Elections will close on Monday, October…

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Federal Elections Closing of Rolls

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 3

The electoral authorities advise that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming Federal…

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Election Day December 10

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 6

People vote for different parties. All vote the same for good healthy sports on Saturday next -- and HOLDEN. See T. Walsh…

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Federal Elections Mr. J. McEwen Speaks for Riverina C.P. Candidate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 4

In an appeal to the electors of Riverina for the return of Mr. Hugh S. Roberton at the forthcoming Federal elections, Mr. John McEwen,…

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Commonwealth Elections Rolls Close 31 St October, 1949

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 6

The Writs for the forthcoming Federal Elections will be issued on 31st October, 1949, and consequently the rolls to be used at the Elections will…

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Federal Elections Are You on the Roll?

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 3

The rolls close on 31st October for the forthcoming Federal Elections. Copies of the existing rolls for the subdivision of Coolamon…

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Last Shire Election “Please Explain” Notices Decision on Non-voters

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 1

At this week’s shire council meeting, the Clerk (Mr. J. F. Cooper) reported that following the recent by-election in “B”…

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U.K. Election Decision

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1949 · page 5

LONDON, Friday: Stock market reaction to Prime Minister Attlee's announcement that there will be no general election this…

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Opposition Parties Score on Broadcasting Confusion Poll Date Announcement Ushers in Election Campaign

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 3

Admission by the Minister for Immigration and Information (Mr. Calwell) in Parliament recently that me Australian…

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Farrer C.p. Candidate on Decentralisation

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 2

"The Socialists give lip-service to decentralisation, but all their acts of administration bring about greater…

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Superannuation To Be Investigated After Election

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 3

A national superannuation scheme is not likely to be established before the elections, the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley)…

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Anti-socialist Committee Formed in Tumut To Further Charles Anderson's Election Campaign Vigorous Address Given By Mr. Anderson To Crowded Meeting

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

On Thursday night last Mr. Charles Anderson, V C., Country Party candidate for the Hume seat in the forthcoming federal election, opened his campaign in Tumut with an inspiring address to a large audience in the Oddfellows' Hall…

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