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Politics & elections, 1955

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Pensioners' Senate Candidate

The Biz · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 18

A new feature will emerge in the forthcoming Senate election in N.S.W. It is the result of a growing desire among pensioners…

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Labor Candidate Mr. Whitlam for Werriwa

The Biz · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 9

The first nomination received for the Division of Werriwa was that of the sitting Labor member. Mr. E. G. Whitlam. He…

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Election Program for unionists

Tribune · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 9

A program worthy of support from every trade unionist is a No. 1 feature of the Communist Party's platform in the Federal elections…

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Back Party's Election Fund Unions, jobs send money Best way to Out Menzies

Tribune · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 3

"Seamen's Union members of ss Talinga pledge £50 to your Party's election campaign. Best wishes for Menzies' defeat.--Harrison and Sheddon, delegates."…

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Liberal Candidate for Macquarie

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 November 1955 · page 1

Mr. Norman Leven, the Liberal Candidate for Macquarle in the forthcoming Federal Elections, comes from Warrlmoo. He is 36…

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Liberal Candidate Werriwa Division Federal Conference

The Biz · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 3

At last meeting of the Werriwa[?] Division Federal Conference, Liberal Party of Australia, held at Wentworthville, there was a great…

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Redouble efforts for election Fund

Tribune · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 3

IN these final weeks of the campaign to have Menzies voted out on December 10, redoubled effort is needed…

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Penrith A.L.P. Branch Addresses by Candidates

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 8

Mr. Tony Luchetti, M.P. (Macquarie), Mr. Bowd (Mitchell), and Ald. Jack Reddan were welcome visitors at a packed…

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Federal Election Nominations

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 1

Nomination of candidates for the Federal elections to be held on December 10 closed on Wednesday, 16th. inst., The following…

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Comfortable Win in By-Election

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 10

In the by-election held last Saturday to fill a vacancy in No. 2 (St. Marys) Ward caused by the resignation of Ald. King,…

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Why This Election?

The St George Call · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 9

Mr. Menzies' reason for this early election: "It is just common sense"? Did Mr. Menzies lack…

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Les elections en France

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 5

L'Assemblée prouvé le projet gouvernemental çant la date des élections M. Henri…

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Message From John Shannon Liberal Candidate for Werriwa

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 6

I very deeply regret to have to advise my many friends that I am quarantined for three weeks with infectious hepatitis…

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Election of Mayor

The Biz · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 7

The Mayor of Fairfield Municipality for the year 1956, the last term of the present Council, will be elected at a special…

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Dr. Landor Stands for Parliament

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 2 December 1955 · page 9

A former President and Treasurer of the North Shore Synagogue will contest the Federal elections in December. He is Dr. J. V. Landor (58), of Bellevue Hill, who will contest the strong…

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Polling Day

Tribune · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 12

ON polling day this Saturday, the Communist Party's Sydney campaign Committee headquarters at 305 Castlereagh Street will…

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Labor's Candidate For Werriwa

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 3

The Labor Party candidate for Werriwa electorate is Mr. Edward Gough Whitlam…

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Independent Candidate

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 15

A refreshing feature is infused into the election for Reid by the candidature of C. W. T[?]man of Granville, a master…

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Labor Candidates

The Biz · Wednesday 7 December 1955 · page 25

A combined announcement from Messrs. Gough Whitlam and C. A. Morgan, members of the House off Representatives for…

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Election Correspondence Table Tennis Southern Districts Association

The Biz · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 5

For the information of those many persons who wrote letters to the editor with reference to the recent elections, mostly The men's A Reserve grade has now been decided S.T.C. defeating Civic 6-5. So all grades have now been…

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