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Politics & elections, 1956

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Communist Party Candidates

The Biz · Wednesday 21 November 1956 · page 22

Mr. Dick Oades has been active in community movements for many years. Was secretary of East Fairfield Progress…

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Council Elections the Line-up in Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 November 1956 · page 1

Interest in the election of aldermen of Penrith is probably more intense now than at any other election since amalgamation, which came into effect on January 1, 1949…

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Ex–servicemen Settlers Mr. Whitlam's Address in Parliament

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 25

Speaking in the House of Representatives on the Loan (War Service Land Settlement) Bill, Mr. E. G. Whitlam…

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Ex-mayor Leads Solid Team in L. Gov. Elections

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 4

Local government stability and continued progress in the City of Parramatta would be assured by the return of the Civic Advancement Group at the…

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Says Labor Will Win Election

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 15

State A.L.P. executive member, Ted Bennett, said last night that Labor was certain to win the balance…

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An Election Message

The Biz · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 2

Mr. Clarrie Earl, Labor M. L. A. for Fairfield is particularly anxious regarding the municipal elections to take place on…

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Election Review More About the Candidates

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 November 1956 · page 1

In last issue we published reviews of the candidates of Penrith Ward nominees. In this issue we deal likewise with the other wards, from notes supplied…

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B.M. Council Elections (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Thursday 29 November 1956 · page 3

Sir,—I trust that whatever other circumstances may influence the electors of Springwood ward on December 1, they will…

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Around the polling booths

Tribune · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 12

SAID one Communist booth worker, at Kings Cross, after last Saturday's NSW local government elections, "Never before have…

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Poll Declared Fairfield Council Elections

The Biz · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 9

The returning officer, town clerk Mr. Vic Winton, announced the result of the municipal elections, declaring the result of…

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Election of Mayor Next Tuesday Ald. Chapman Not Standing

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 December 1956 · page 1

There will be a change in the occupant of the position of Mayor of Penrith at the special meeting of Council to…

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Mountain Elections Manners, Hersey, and Lesslie for Spwd

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 December 1956 · page 1

In the election of aldermen of Blue Mountains City Council, Springwood Ward, on Saturday Al. G. Manners and Ald. J. H…

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