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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

482 stories in Riverina's papers · page 15 of 25

Failed to Vote at Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 3

Sturan Hooper Chilly was charged by Laurence J. Abbott (Divisional Returning Officer) with not giving an explanation for non-voting…

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Gundagai Shire Elections Nominations Close This Month

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 October 1953 · page 1

Nominations for the triennial election of Councillors to the Gundagai Shire Council will close this month, and…

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Our Member In Parliament Brindabella Bridge

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 9 October 1953 · page 2

MR. FULLER: I ask the Minister for the Interior what action, if any, he has taken, or proposes to take to assist financially in…

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Councillor will not seek re-election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 October 1953 · page 5

GRIFFITH, Thursday: At Tuesday's night's meeting of the Wade Shire Council, Griffith, Councillor N. O. Roff…

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Shire Elections Preliminary Arrangements

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 9 October 1953 · page 2

At Tuesday’s Shire Council meeting, preliminary arrangements were made for the forthcoming Shire…

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Mitchell Shire Elections December 5

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1953 · page 5

The triennial election date for the Mitchell Shire Council has been fixed for December 5. The nomination date…

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Kahibah By-election Mr. Arthur, Sen., Warned by A.L.P.

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 October 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday—The central executive of the A.L.P. has warned Mr. J. Arthur, sen against attempts to vindicate his…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday. The Rouse of Representatives will, meet at 2-30 p.m. tomorrow. After questions, the second…

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Huge State Expenditure Not Authorised Plea for Proper Control by Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 1

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. A. Chaffey (C.P. Tamworth) urged the setting up of a Public Accounts…

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NEW L.G. Elections System Proportional Representation and Preferential Voting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday—Radical changes in the method of voting it local government elections will be made under legislation…

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Shire of Carrathool Ordinary Election of Councillors

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that an ELECTION for the purpose of ELECTING TEN (10) COUNCILLORS, two (2) for each "A," "B,"…

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Shire Elections on December 5

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 2

The ordinary triennial election of shire councillors will be held in Leeton on Saturday, December 6. Three councillors will be…

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How Cahill's Proposed Changes in Local Government Elections Will Affect Junee Polls

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 14 October 1953 · page 1

THE EFFECT IN JUNEE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSALS TO ALTER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION SYSTEM WILL BE: The Illabo Shire vote counting will be by the…

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L.G. Elections Held This Year Two Junee Councils Making Preparations

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 14 October 1953 · page 6

Both the Illabo Shire Council and the Junee Municipal Council are making preparations for the triennial election…

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Local Government Elections Altered Method of Voting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 3

Radical changes in the method of voting at local government elections will be made under legislation which State Cabinet approved on Monday…

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Municipal and Shire Elections Dates for Nominations

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 6

Intending candidates for the election of aldermen and shire councillors for the Municipality of Narandera and the Yanko, Carrathool…

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Candidate for Mitchell Shire

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of ratepayers of the Mitchell Shire B Riding held at Brookdale Hall on Monday…

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Shire Elections in December

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 2

The triennial election of Councillors for the Tumbarumba Shire Council will be held on Saturday, December 5 next. This year eight Councillors will have to be elected, as an extra Riding has been constituted in the Shire…

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Huge State Expenditure Plea For Proper Control By Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 October 1953 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. W. A. Chaffey (C.P. Tamworth) urged the setting up of a Public Accounts…

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To the Editor Shire Elections “B” Riding Candidates the Matong Meeting To the Editor, Coolamon-Ganmain “Review”

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 October 1953 · page 4

Sir: I don’t often write letters to the Press, but I trust you will give me space to say something about the…

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