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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1954

242 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 13

No Connection with Elections, Richards Tells Commission

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Deputy-Director of the Australian Security Organisation (Mr. G. R. Richards) said today that his failure to mention the payment of £5000 to the Petrovs at the Canberra sittings had no connection with the Federal…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday: The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow, and after questions resume…

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Brawls, Boos, and Bobbys in Early Election Days All In Go at Open Voting at Melbourne in 1843

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 September 1954 · page 9

This is a record by Maris Atkinson- of the first Parliamentary election held in Melbourne. The date of the polling was June 15, 1848. The day was an eventful one, commencing band music and concluding in a brawl…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday: The House of Representatives met at 10.30 a.m. and after questions passed the Audit Bill,…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 5

CANBERRA, Mon.: The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) and after…

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Mayor ousted as miners' candidate

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The Mayor of Broken Hill (Alderman W. Riddiford) has been disqualified as a candidate in the ballot for general president of the…

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Our Member in Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 October 1954 · page 2

Mr Fuller:. "I direct a question to the Minister for Supply: Is the production of water and gas piping, galvanised, iron…

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Tatt's Cup Candidates in Final Trials Half Past and Sir Pilot Go Well

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday—Half Past who will be ridden by W. Cook in City Tatt's Cup on Saturday beat Kidarin by a…

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Our Member in Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 1

MR. FULLER: I direct a question to the Minister for Supply. Is the production of water and gas piping, gaivanised iron,…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday: In Parliament. The House of Representatives will meet tomorrow at…

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Pen Pictures of Test Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 October 1954 · page 8

Here are some pen-pictures of Aus-tralian players who seem to have pros-pects of Test honors this season. Of course the early matches may bring to…

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Election in Mitchell Shire Riding

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 2

A special election will be held in C Riding of the Mitchell Shire on Saturday, October 30…

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Rugby League Football Annual General Meeting Next Month New Rules Laid Down for Members Will Ensure Smoother Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 25 October 1954 · page 1

At their final meeting for the 1954 season, on Friday night last, members of the committee of the Cootamundra Rugby League Football Club decided to bring forward the date of the annual…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 October 1954 · page 3

CANBERRA, Monday: The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 p.m. and after questions, consider Senate…

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Common Law Claims Questions Answered by Mr. W. F. Sheahan in State Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 29 October 1954 · page 2

MR. McCAW: I ask the Attorley-General whether, in 1951, in relation to common law claims, or death or injury on the roads…

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C Riding Election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1954 · page 3

Arrangements have been completed for Saturday's extraordinary election of one…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 November 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday: The House of Representatives will meet at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow, and after questions will…

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U.s. Election Campaign Draws to a Close Both Parties Confident

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 November 1954 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tuesday — Republicans and Democrats ended their Congressional election campaign yesterday, and left to voters the question of which party shall control the United States Congress…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 November 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The House of Representatives met at 3.30 p.m. and after questions passed the Rayon…

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Our Member in Parliament

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 6

Mr. Fuller: Will the Prime Minister say what action the Government proposes to take to lighten the burden on the…

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