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Politics & elections, 1950

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Hay-Deniliquin Temporary Road Suggested in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) said in the Legislative Assembly today that he would ask the Commissioner for Main Roads to inquire whether a temporary road…

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Mr. Langham Not Standing for State Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 2

At a meeting of the local branch of the Liberal Party held at Leeton on Monday, Mr. D. W. Langham, the selected Liberal Party candidate,…

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Reforms in Dairy Industry Amending Bill in Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 4

When introduces the Dairy Industry, (Amendment) Bill into Parliament, on March 7, the Minister for Agriculture (Hon…

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Soviet Peace Offensive? Seen in Election Speeches

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Monday.—Political observers in London saw signs of a "peace" offensive" by Soviet leaders in their campaign…

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Reforms in Dairy Industry Amending Bill In Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 4

When introducing the Dairy Industry (Amendment) Bill into Parliament last week the Minister for Agriculture (Hon. E. H…

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British Parliament Liberals Move Against Govt

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday.—Seven of the Liberal Party's nine members or parliament, including the Leader, Mr. Clement…

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Mr Medcalf in Parliament Combating the Rabbit Pest

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 2

The creation of a new rabbit destruction authority would not help to eradicate rabbits, said Mr R. G. Medcalf (C. P. Lachlan)…

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Mr. J. R. Oag Candidate for Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 2

Mr. John R. Oag, has been nominated for selection as a candidate to contest the next State Election as Liberal representative for the…

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King Leopold Leaves Decision to Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

BRUSSELS, Fridays.—Only a decision of Parliament—in which [?]oyallsts hold a majority—stands between King Leopold…

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Warning to British Parliament Churchill Back in Old Role

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—Returning to his role of war strategist, Mr. Winston Churchill last night warned the House of Commons…

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Mr. D. Fairbairn M.l.a. First Speech in Parliament Pasture Improvements

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

Mr. David Fairbairn, M.L.A., received many congratulation on the speech he delivered in the Federal Parliament, during the…

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Tasmanian Parliament Dissolved Early Election to be Held

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 1

HOBART, Wednesday.—The Governor of Tasmania, Sir Hugh Binney, today agreed to a request from Labor Premier…

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Queensland Elections

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 1

BRISBANE, Tuesday: The Premier of Queensland (Mr. Hanlon) announced today that the Queensland State elections would be held on April 29…

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Mr. John R. Oag endorsed Liberal Candidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee Liberal Electorate Conference, took place on Monday last in the C.W.A. Rooms,…

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State Elections May be Delayed; Labor's Fears McGIRR Crisis "Bad Publicity"

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Labor Party leaders are planning to delay the holding of the State elections until the end of July…

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Parliament Again on "Falkiner Case". Questions Follow Raising Capital to £1,250000

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 8

The "Falkiner Case", which was enacted on the Wantabadgery West soldier settlement not far from Junee got another airing in…

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Labor Plans for State Election No Reference to Those Unendorsed

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday—At a meeting of the Parliamentary Labor Party and the Central Executive of the A.L.P. today it…

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STATE A.L.P. Prepares for Elections. No Reference to Four Unendorsed Members

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 8

SYDNEY: At a meeting of the A.L.P. executive and the Parliamentary Labor Party which began this morning, it was decided…

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Last Measures for State Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Premier (Mr. McGirr) told Caucus today that the State Parliament would adjourn tomorrow…

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Falkiner “Sheep Empire” Expands Gundagai Land Board Case Again Raised In Parliament Minister Will Confer with Attorney General

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 4

“THE vast sheep empire controlled by Otway and Leigh Falkiner—F. S. Falkiner and Sons Pty Ltd—is about to expand. The company has increased capital from £500,000 to £1,250,000 by creating 15,000 new shares of £50 each.”…

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