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Politics & elections, 1953

482 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 25

Dulwich Hill Seat By-Election A[?] Senate [?] SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 1

Dulwich Hill seat, from w[?] the former Minister for Conservation (Mr. Weir) resigned yesterday, may not be contested…

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Heavy Support for 3 Cup Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 10

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Heavy support for three fancied candidates in the Sydney Cup has allowed one prominent bookmaker to double the price of the favorite Carioca…

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The Banking Bill Mr. A. N. Fuller's Speech in Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 3

"There is one word, and one word only, in which the Government seems to place its faith. That word is 'nationalisation.' The Government parties look to it to win the Senate election for them," stated the Member of Hume. Mr. A. N…

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C.p.concil Endorses Senate Candidate

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 8

The Burrunjuck Electoral Council of the Country Party has endorsed Mrs. Thelma Kirkby as senate candidate…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday: The House of Representatives met at 10.30 a.m. today. After questions, the House…

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Fed. Parliament Is in Recess

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday: The Federal Parliament today went into recess for more than four months after a six weeks' sitting. The Parliament will…

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Our Member in Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 2

Mr. Fuller: Will the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture give an assurance to the wheatgrowers of Australia that, in any…

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Menzies Confident of Win in Senate Election

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 1

LAUNCESTON, Tuesday: The forthcoming Senate election was a vital one, and was no trifling business, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said today. Mr. Menzies, who was addressing a Liberal Party meeting, said that if all Government Party members thought it was a vital election, the…

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Election Results Reviewed ’Senate Prospects Hopeful’ —Says Page

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 3 April 1953 · page 8

At a meeting of the Federal Council of the Australian Country Party the Chairman…

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Ardlethan Memorial Swimming Pool: Nomination of Council Candidates By Swimming Pool Committees Ardlethan Supports Coolamon

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 3 April 1953 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Ardlethan Memorial Swimming Pool Committee, it was decided to support the Coolamon Committee by the nomination and support of candidates favorable to the…

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Senate elections "crucial"-Menzies

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 April 1953 · page 1

BRISBANE, Tuesday: The Senate elections were described by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) today, as "crucial and historic". They would call for "crucial…

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Senate Election Serious Matter P.M.'s Statement

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday — The Senate election was no sideshow, but would determine Australia's future for years to come,…

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Postal Votes for Senate Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Snowdon, assistant Returning Officer. Wagga sub-division, stated yesterday that electors who…

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Senate election not a "side-show", says Menzies

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday: The Senate election was no side-show, but would determine Australia's future for years to come, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said tonight. "Having given the…

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Voters marked off twice at Council election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1953 · page 2

In the recent City Council by-election at Wagga, eight voters had their names marked off at two polling places…

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Eight Candidates for Position at Junee Post Office

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 13 April 1953 · page 7

Eight candidates sat Junee on Saturday morning last for a Junior Postal Officers' examination…

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Senate Elections— Postal Voting

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming Senate Elections are those who on polling day will be outside the State…

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Dr. Malan's Easy Election Win

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 1

JOHANNESBURG, Friday— Dr. Malan's Nationalist Party won the crucial South African general election with possibly a…

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Senate Elections

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 April 1953 · page 2

Elections entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming Senate elections are those who on polling day will be outside the State for…

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Visit of Minister for Navy and Air Hon. W. McMAHON & Hugh Roberton Speak in Support of Liberal Country Candidates for the Senate Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1953 · page 4

There was only a very moderate attendance at the public meeting held in the R.S.L. Hall on Tuesday evening last when the Minister for…

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