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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

482 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 25

Correspondence to the Editor Council Elections (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 November 1953 · page 2

Sir, I request some space in your columns to comment on the Ratepayers' Association meeting and policy as reported in the…

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Nominations for Shire Elections Publicly Announced

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 November 1953 · page 2

The names of the candidates who nominated for the Shire Elections to be held on December 5, were publicly announced from…

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Opening of Fed. Parliament Gov.-General's Speech

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday — Defence plans to provide against contingencies of the future were being actively developed between…

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There Will Be a Council Election 3 Candidates Seek Nomination No More Applications Considered Likely

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 1

Sufficient candidates have been forthcoming to ensure that there will be a ballot at the triennial election of…

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Sir William Slim's Speech to Parliament Defence plans between Empire and America

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday: Defence plans to provide against contingencies of the future were being actively developed between British countries and America, the Governor-General (Sir William Slim) said when he opened a new session of…

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Four Federal Elections in the Next Five Years Evatt blames Government

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday: There would be four Federal elections in the next five years, the Leader of the Opposition (Dr. Evatt) said today…

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"Leaving" Paper Misses Objective. Five Candidates Are Doing Examination

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 4

The first section of the English paper in the Leaving Certificate was considered in Junee as being satisfactory…

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22 Candidates for Wagga City Cl. Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

Twenty-two nominations have been received for the next Wagga City Council elections. The following candidates…

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How to Vote at L.G. ELECTIONS By W. R. BOWRY (Town Clerk and Returning Officer for the Municipal Election to be held on Saturday, 5th December, 1953)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 8

In view of the very recent amendments to the Local Government Electoral Law, it is only natural that many people should ask "How do I vote?" The new "directions for voting" in Ordinance No 9 is somewhat…

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Four Federal Elections in Five Years

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 1

There would be four Federal elections in the next five years, the Leader of the Opposition (Dr. H. V. Evatt) said on Tuesday. The…

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CORRESPONDENCE (To the Editor) The Council Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

Sir: Proportional Representa-tion is to be used to elect, alderment and, shire councillors where three or more have to be elected…

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Shire Elections: One Riding to Be Contested

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 1

When nominations closed last week for election of Councillors to the Tumbarumba Shire Council, only one Riding -- "A" -- had more candidates than was required to be elected…

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Preferential Voting at Shire Elections

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. L. A. Wilson) and Deputy Shire Clerk (Mr. W. Fripp) visited Narrandera yesterday where, in common with officials of neighboring Local Government bodies, they were given a demonstration of how the…

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Country Party Preparing for Elections

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

A visitor to Tumbarumba last week was Mr. Bea Wenke, who is no stranger to local residents…

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One Withdrawal, Leaving 12 Candidates to Contest the Junee Municipal Election

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

THERE HAS BEEN ONE WITHDRAWAL AMONGST THOSE WHO APPLIED FOR NOMINATION AT THE TRIENNIAL ELECTION OF NINE ALDERMEN TO THE JUNEE MUNICIPAL…

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Labor Plans Election Fight

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: The Federal executive of the A.L.P. has completed plans for mobilising Labor's forces…

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Correspondents Leeton Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 6

Sir,—I desire to reply to some misinformation which appeared in a letter in your valued paper 10/11/63 signed by a person who…

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Voting Is Compulsory For Shire Elections on December 5

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 4

The Ordinary Election, of Councillors' for the Shire of Leeton will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, between…

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Wine Grapes Marketing Board Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 4

A poll to elect producer representatives to the Wine Grapes Marketing Board for the Shires of Leeton, Wade and Carrathool…

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Tumut Shire Elections Five Councillors Retire Poll in Four Ridings

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

Although nominations for the Tumut Shire elections on 5th December will not be declared until this afternoon, we…

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