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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1950

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State Elections Mr A. G. Enticknap Speaks in Support of His Campaign

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 6

On Saturday morning last Mr. A. G. Enticknap, M.L.A., addressed a public meeting in East Street in support of his candidature for the…

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State Elections Saturday June 17 Voting Is Compulsory

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 1

All adults must record their votes in the State Elections on Saturday June 17 as voting is compulsory…

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State Elections Mr. Enticknap at Yanco Deals with Past and Current Matters

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 2

Mr. Enticknap addressed a public meeting in the Yanco Hall last Saturday evening, to the largest gathering yet seen…

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When a Quorum Is Doubtful Why No Election to Get Another Alderman? (To the Editor.)

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 9 June 1950 · page 5

Sir,--Might I, as one who for many years has been interested in our local government activities, express my surprise at the…

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Dispute Over Free Elections for All Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 1

BERLIN, Sunday (A.A.P.): The three Western commandants have rejected most of the conditions put forward by the Soviet…

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Interesting Contests in Saturday's Elections

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: The record number of 228 candidates nominated for the New South Wales elections next Saturday includes persons drawn from every walk of life. An analysis reveals occupations extending from a master mariner to a young…

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Two State Ministers Have 'Election Throat'

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday: Two State Ministers had to take to their beds today with "election throats."…

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The Labor Candidate Addresses Meeting at Lockhart

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 2

At the Lockhart Recreation Ground, on Sunday morning, Mr. J. P. Flood, the endorsed Official Labor candidate for the…

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The State Elections Mr. Lawson Addresses the Electors at Lockhart

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 7

Mr. J. A. Lawson, the sitting Member for Murray, addressed a meeting of electors at Lockhart, on Friday afternoon. Cr. W. G. Drumond (deputy-president of the Lockhart Shire) occupied the chair…

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State Elections Next Saturday Voting Is Compulsory

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 2

All adults must record their votes in the State Elections on Saturday, June 17, as voting is compulsory…

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State Elections Saturday next Voting Is Compulsory

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 June 1950 · page 1

All adults must record their votes in the State Elections on Saturday next, as voting is compulsory…

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Wagga C.P. Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1950 · page 2

SIR—I should be glad if you would grant me space in your paper to air a matter that is intriguing me. There are three…

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Next Saturday’s State Election Labor Government Could Be Returned — But the Opposition May Win on Communist Issue Figures In Battle For Burrinjuck Will Be Interesting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 1

ON SATURDAY NEXT the people of N.S.W. will decide the fate of the Labor Government. This election campaign has not afoused the interest that was evident m the federal fight, and for that reason it is difficult to forecast how the majority of people will vote. It would not surprise i' the McGirr Government was beaten, but looking at…

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Labor Candidate Addresses Electors of Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 3

The Labor Party candidate for the Albury electorate (Mr. C. J, Hurley) addressed electors at Tumbarumba and…

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Temora Electorate No Polling To-morrow

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

There will be NO ELECTION in this, the Temora electorate, to-marrow, Mr. Dong Dickson (C.P.), having been returned…

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Remarkable Telegraphic Election Howler

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

Even the must ardent Country Party officials in Cootamundra were amazed yesterday when the following…

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The Election Issues

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

The apathy of the public towards tomorrow's State election is in strange contrast to the interest in evidence on the eve of the Federal poll last December. This apathy makes it difficult indeed to hazard a guess at the…

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To-morrow's Elections Vote Early

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 2

The State Elections take place to-morrow (Saturday), between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Electors are reminded to record…

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Maltese Election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1950 · page 6

VALETTA, Friday: The Governor (Sir Gerald Creasy) yesterday accepted the advice the of Prime Minister (Dr. Boffa)…

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Final Messages From Candidates for Four Riverina Electorates

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1950 · page 5

Candidates in today's elections from the four Riverina electorates—Wagga, Murray, Murrumbidgee and Burrinjuck—gave their final message s last night. The candidates were all confident of victory…

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