Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

465 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 24

Candidates for Burrinjuck Speak at Gundagai This Week

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 June 1950 · page 1

Candidates for Burrinjuck in the coming State elections will speak at Gundagai this week. On Friday at 12 noon, the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Socialism an Issue in Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 2

In his policy speech on Tuesday night, the Leader of the Liberal Party (Mr. Treatt) said that one of the main issues at the coming…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Elections John Oag on platform

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 June 1950 · page 3

On Monday night last Mr. W. C. Wentworth, M.P., addressed a public, meeting in Chelmsford Place, in support of the Liberal…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wagga C.p, Candidate Clams Decrease in Dairy Herds

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 2

"Since 1943, dairy herds have increased in every State in Australia, with the exception of Queensland and N.S.W.—both of which are controlled by Socialist Governments."…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Candidate Issues Writ for £2000

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday: Mr. J. L. Geraghty, M.L.A., has issued a writ for £2000 out of the Supreme Court against Mr. C. W…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election Next Week

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 2

On Saturday of next week the new electorate of Burrinjuck. including Cootamundra, has to choose between electing new…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mr. Jack Discusses Labor Promises at State Elections

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 2

In a broadcast at the weekend Mr. Ivan Jack, Liberal Party candidate for Wagga, referred to promises which he said were made by the Premier (Mr. McGirr) in 1947…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

“I Am Anti-socialist”, Says Bill Ross Country Party Candidate Opens Campaign In Gundagai “Must Have Progressive Development in Rural Areas”

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 4

“I STAND as a candidate In the coming State elections because I am an anti-socialist”, declared Mr W.M. Ross, Country Party candidate for Burrinjuck, in his opening address at Gundagai on Friday “ The Country Party is unfettered by Trade Union domination,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"Electoral Visitor" Appointed for Junee Innovation Introduced for State Election

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 1

Mr. Reg. Brennan, of Goulburn street, who is a member of the postal staff, has been appointed electoral visitor for the Junee…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire Invites Critic to Contest Election Move to Divert Money to Wantabadgery District

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 5 June 1950 · page 4

Illabo Shire councillors at last Friday's monthly meeting issued an open invitation to Mr. J. Ray, of Wantabadgery, to contest this…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

State Elections Saturday, June 17 Polling Places

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 2

For the State Elections to be held on Saturday, June 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the following will be polling places: Corbie Hill, Darlington Point,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

MR. W. M. ROSS (Country Party Candidate) Addresses Tumut Electors Labor Candidates Pledged To Socialisation

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 June 1950 · page 3

On Thursday night last the Country Party candidate for the Burrinjuck seat in the State elections on 17th June, Mr. W. M. Ross, addressed the electors of Tumut in Wynyard Street. He was supported by Mr. Dickson, M.L.A. for Temera…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Elections and Transport

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 2

SIR—The political campaigns are now in full swing with promises, denunciations and accusations pouring forth in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ald. Brandt Resigns From Council. Special Election May Not Be Necessary

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 5

Ald. N. A. Brandt has resigned from the Junee Municipal Council. No by-election will be necessary…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

No One Party Has Monopoly on Brains. Liberal Candidate Appeals For Universal Front

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 3

"I accepted Liberal nomination because I was not placed under any pledge to accept any legislation which opposed my…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Soldier Settlement Lag Is Terrific Criticism by C. P. Candidate On Wheat Handling

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 7 June 1950 · page 7

The sincerity of the McGirr Government is seriously open to question, Mr. Eric Blamey, Country Party candidate for Wagga, said…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Editorial Comment— Will N.S. Wales Return Labor? State Election Different From Federal Contest

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 1

Because Labor was annihilated at the Federal Elections it would not be wise to assume that the McGirr Government will be defeated at the NSW State elections on Saturday week. There is a great difference between Federal and State policies…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Illabo Shire Council Invites Gundagai Man to Contest Election Move To Divert Money to Wantabadgery District

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 7

ILLABO Shire councillors at their meeting last week, issued an open invitation to well known Gundagai district man, Mr Jim Ray of Wantabadgery, to contest this year’s general election. Mr Ray in a recent letter to the Junee “Southern Cross”…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Elections Set New Records

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 June 1950 · page 6

THE STATE ELECTIONS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17 NEXT, WILL BREAK NEW SOUTH WALES RECORDS FOR THE NUMBER OF ELECTORS AND ELECTORATES. There are 1,920,364 electors…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

State Elections Saturday, June 17, 1950 Address by John R. Oag Liberal Party Candidate for Murrumbidgee

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 5

The following address was given this week by Mr. John R. Oag, the Liberal Party candidate:—What is my Policy? Why do I ask…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →