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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1949

589 stories in Riverina's papers · page 25 of 30

Money for Irrigation Enticknap's Plea in Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 4

Speaking on the Loan Estimates in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. A. G. Enticknap made a vigorous appeal for an unrestrictive policy…

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Hon.A.Fadden Visits Narrandera In Support of Country Party Candidate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 6

On Saturday morning last the Hon. A. W. Fadden, M.H.R.; visited Narrandera in the company of Mr. H. 3. Roberton, Country Party candidate for…

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The Hume C.P. Candidate, Col. Anderson, V.C. A Big Audience at Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 2

Last night Colonel Anderson. V.C., had a big audience in our Civic Hall. Mr. Lloyd Conkey chaired and…

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Three Candidates for Riverina

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 1

Three candidates have nominated for Riverina in the forthcoming Federal Elections, namely:—JOSEPH IGNATIUS LANGTRY…

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Socialism and the Right of Choice Senate Candidate Warns Farmers and Workers

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 4

Under Socialism trade unionists would be faced with manpower regimentation and primary producers would be faced with collective…

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Wagga Mayoral Election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1949 · page 2

The election of the Mayor of Wagga and the committees of Wagga City Council will be conducted at a special meeting on…

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Political Issues and Party Leaders Significant Aspect of Election Campaign

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 21 November 1949 · page 3

With Federal election fever gripping Canberra for the first time in its history (for the Australian Capital Territory is about…

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Gundagai S Miss Australia Candidate Raises Over £300 Successful R.S.L. Effort To Aid War Neurosis Sufferers Miss Margaret Corkhill to Journey to Sydney

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 November 1949 · page 2

THE GUNDAGAI RETURNED Servicemen’s League’s candidate in the Miss Australia Contest (Miss Margaret Corkhill) has qualified to go to Sylney for the selection of the Miss New South Wales nominee. On Friday night last when the contest closed it was revealed that…

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Election Bet May Cost £50

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 1

The Commonwealth Electoral Officer for Victoria. Mr. R. C. Nance, has warned that wagering on the result of any election was an offence…

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An Ideal for the Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 2

It is to be hoped that the Communists wilt poll even fewer voles at the forthcoming elections than on previous occasions…

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Federal Election

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 2

The "Tumut Times" and "Adelong Express" will adhere to the same publicity policy in regard to the forthcoming Federal election…

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Women's Vote in Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 2

Mrs. D. Cheesebrough, in an address over 2WG yesterday, said the womens' vote would be the most important in the…

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Polling Day Nearly Here!

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 2

Saturday, December 10! And Press comment has its limitations on this occasion. To what depths next will…

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Postal Voting 1949 General Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 1

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming General Elections are those who on polling day will be outside the…

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Federal Election Draws Near Libs Win Comic Strip Battle

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 6

Both sides are appealing for votes on December 10 with comic strips. The Liberal Party's strip leaves a lot to be desired. But…

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Britain Watching Federal Elections

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 November 1949 · page 6

Mr G. Ward-Price said this week that people in Britain were interested in the Australian Federal election more than ever because…

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Member Suspended in Q'land Parliament Further Trouble

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 1

BRISBANE, Friday: The Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Wanstall, was suspended for the remainder of the sitting for…

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Right Wingers Leave French Parliament Consulates Abroad a Den of Espionage

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 1

(A.A.P.) PARIS: The Rightist half of the French National Assembly angrily stalked out of the Chamber yesterday when the…

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Federal Elections Hon. M. F. Bruxner Addresses Electors

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 4

There was a fair number of electors assembled at the intersection of East and Bolton Streets on Saturday evening last for the purpose…

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District News Darlington Point Election Speech

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1949 · page 1

The first shots in the present election campaign were fired on Sunday evening last when our local member, Mr. G Enticknap, M.L.A.,…

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