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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1954

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Yanco Soldiers Club Election of Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 August 1954 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Yanco Soldiers' Club held on Wednesday night the following officers were elected for the…

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Deadlock in Voting for New Liberal Leader Mr. Treatt Asked to Stand for Re-election After Four Ballots

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 August 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday—Attempts will be made to persuade Mr. Vernon Treatt to stand for re-election as Leader of the State Parliamentary Party following the party's failure to choose a new Leader…

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Espionage Royal Commission Bill Passed by Parliament Speakers ruling provokes heated Labor protests

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: The Espionage Royal Commission Bill was today passed by the House of Representatives—but only after one of the stormiest debates in years. The bill, which the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) introduced only…

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Election bait, says Evatt

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.: The Leader of the Opposition (Dr. Evatt) tonight accused the Commonwealth Government of buying the Petrov documents for £5000…

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Lord Mayor Now Member Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 August 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday—The Lord Mayor (Ald. P. Hill, Lab.), on Saturday won the by election for Phillip seat in the…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 3

The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow. After the Questions, the…

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Local and General Our Member in Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 19 August 1954 · page 3

Mr. Fuller: I ask the Treasurer whether it is a fact that the Sydney branch of the Commonwealth Trading Bank has given…

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Our Member in Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 August 1954 · page 5

MR. FULLER;--I ask the Treasurer whether it is a fact that the Sydney branch of the Commonwealth Trading Bank has…

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Our Member in Parliament

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 23 August 1954 · page 1

“I ask the Treasure whether fit is a, fact that the Sydney branch of the Commonwealth trading Bank has…

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Shire By-election J. C. Moriarty Elected

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 23 August 1954 · page 2

Mr. Jock Moriarty, of Wallendbeen, has become the now councillor on the Jindalee Shire…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 9

CANBERRA, Monday: The House of Representatives will meet at 1.20 p.m. tomorrow. After questions, the House…

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Governor to open State Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 6

SYDNEY, Monday: The Governor (Sir John Northcott) will open State Parliament on Wednesday…

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Eight Candidates for Fruitgrowers' Board

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 5

Indicative of the keen interest taken in the affairs of the Leeton Fruitgrowers Co-operative Society, is the number of nominations…

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Governors Speech in Parliament Indicates Reforms To Be Introduced

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 25 August 1954 · page 1

In his address at the opening of State Parliament this afternoon the Governor (Sir John Northcott) indicated…

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Likely A.l.p. Candidates for Delegation

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday: Four Labor Members of the Home of Representatives are likely candidates for membership…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tues.: The House met at 2.30 p.m. today, end after questions resumed the Budget debate…

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Slight on Parliament Claimed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 7

CANBERRA, Tuesday: The absence ol the Leader of the Opposition. (Dr. Evatt.) during the Budget debate was…

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Evatt Claims Fadden's 'Action Like Blackmail' Election telegram to Qld. candidate

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: The Leader of the Opposition (Dr. Evart) today accused the Treasurer (Sir Arthur Fadden) of taking action "like blackmail" against a former member of the Country Party who was a candidate for the Federal…

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All Parties Cheer Attlee in Victorian Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1954 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday: Members of all political parties in State Parliament and Trade Union leaders sang a hearty, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" to Mr…

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Mace for Federal Parliament in Central Africa

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 September 1954 · page 1

This Mace, together with a copy of Erskine May's "Parliamentary Practice," is to be presented on behalf of the House of Commons to the Federal Assembly of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. It is of silver gilt, and the bowl bears the arms of the Federation and the Royal Cipher. The brackets below are in the form of lions. The mouldings on the knops are…

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