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Politics & elections, 1951

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Federal Elections Senator A. D. Reid in Narrandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1951 · page 6

On Saturday morning last Senator A. D. Reid addressed a public meeting at the intersection of East and Bolton Streets. Mr. J. A. Lorimer…

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Federal Elections District Polling Places

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 2

Polling places for the Coolamon Sub-division at next Saturday’s Federal Elections will be the Coolamon and Ganmain Central Schools…

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Polling Places for Federal Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 April 1951 · page 4

For the Federal Elections to be hold on Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the polling places for the sub-division of Leeton are as…

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Parliament "Dissolved on Dead Issue"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 1

The double dissolution was obtained on an issue that was as dead as the Dodo, Mr. W. F. Sheahan, Minister for Transport, told a meeting at Wagga yesterday…

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Miners' Election Donations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1951 · page 4

SYDNEY, Fri.: The Miners' Federation has decided to donate £300 to the A.L.P. and £200 to the Communist Party…

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Federal Elections Mr. W. Sheahan Supports Candidature of Mr. M. R. Sheehan

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon last the Minister for Transport (Mr. W. F. Sheahan) addressed a public meeting at the intersection of East and Bolton…

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The Elections Official Advice to Voters

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1951 · page 4

The following advice to voters in connection with the Federal elections has been issued by the electoral auth-orities…

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Polling Places for Federal Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 4

For the Federal Elections to be held on Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the polling places for the sub-division of Leeton are as follows:-…

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Next Saturday's Election Early Voting—a Mutual Help

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 7

Polling booths throughout the Commonwealth will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. next Saturday. Whatever the results they will…

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C.P. Woman Candidate Hits at Reds

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: Inflation [?]d high prices are due to low production, and low production [?] the direct result of Communist…

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Federal Elections Snowy River Scheme Statement by Conservation Minister

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

"The Menzies-Fadden Government if returned to office, proposes to restrict the irrigation side of the Snowy River…

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Federal Elections Senator Reid Speaks in Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 1

Last week Senator A. D. Reid addressed the electors on behalf of the Liberal-Country Party candidate. He said it is…

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Federal Elections Minister for Transport Speaks in Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 4

On Thursday morning last, the Minister for Transport, the Hon. W. F. Sheahan addressed the electors…

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Next Saturday's Federal Elections Official Advice to Voters

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 4

The following advice to voters in connection with the Federal Elections has been issued by the Electoral authorities…

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Riverina Electorate Candidates

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 5

SIR. HUGH S. ROBERTON, M.P. of Old Junee Endorsed Country Party Candidate…

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Federal Elections Where Electors May Vote

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 5

The Federal election campaign will come to an end on Saturday of this week, when the electors will be called upon to give their decision on the…

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Mrs Thelma Kirkby Australian Country Party Candidate for the Senate

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 5

Mrs Thelma Kirkby was the first woman candidate to be endorsed by the Australian Country Party when (as Mrs Harvey) she was…

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Election Advice If You Become Ill You Can Still Have Vote

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Snowdon, Assistant Returning Officer, Wagga Sub-Division, stated yesterday that in many instances an elector who…

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Saturday’s Election Is Vital People Must Give Government the Power To Govern Every Elector Should Vote In Australia’s Interest

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 6

THE forthcoming election is the most critical which has faced Australia since it became a Commonwealth. During the tenure of office of the forthcoming Government whether it is Labor or Liberal, Australia will be faced with a first class international crisis, the result of which will determine…

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Final Appeal by Candidates

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 6

“The Government of which I am a member, can and will carry [?] tat mandate if you again give us the…

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