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Politics & elections, 1957

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Queen Comp. Candidates

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 September 1957 · page 1

At a reception in the Great Synagogue War Memorial Hall, last week, Jewish organisations supporting the 1957 J.N.F. Queen Competition, introduced their candidates to a crowd of over 200 people The candidates are from…

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Seven Candidates in Queen Compet

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 6 September 1957 · page 3

In the presence of communal leaders and representatives of many Jewish organisations the N.S.W. Jewish National Fund Queen competition was…

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Duggan Stands for By-election

Tribune · Wednesday 18 September 1957 · page 5

BRISBANE: Mr. J. Duggan who, as leader of the Australian Labor Party team in the State elections in August lost his Toowoomba seat, has…

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Few Candidates—Board Poll Off

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 20 September 1957 · page 1

The N.S.W. Jewish Board of Deputies this week cantcelled the election of general franchise deputies when only…

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By Sa State Executive Communist Party S. A. Elections shows skids under Lib. govt

Tribune · Wednesday 2 October 1957 · page 8

ADELAIDE. -- The Liberal Government in South Australia, defeated in the Wallaroo by-election, is being subject to increasing public criticism…

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Portuguese Democrats in Tough Election Battle

Tribune · Wednesday 30 October 1957 · page 4

LONDON: Defying the fascist regime of dictator Salazar, Portuguese democrats are courageously taking the field for the general elections of November 3. THE following letter from Portugal tells of their heroic struggle:…

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Campaigning for Parliament in the Good Old Days

The Biz · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 26

A photo of the late Mr. James McGirr, former Premier of N.S.W., and a colleague "having lunch" 9 miles from Gundagal when campaigning for the Cootamundra seat, on February 14, 1922. Hie late Jim McGirr is on the right. (A full…

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Painters' elections unnecessary Grouper, boss, plot busted

Tribune · Wednesday 6 November 1957 · page 8

SYDNEY: An election in the NSW branch of the Painters' Union became unnecessary…

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Elections at ‘Central’

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 2

Elections at Central Synagogue are miore than normal constitutional processes which govern most of our organisational activities. At Bondi Junction they are not the mere machinery…

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The Inter Parliament Ary Union Conference in London

The Biz · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 13

Representatives of National Parliaments from all over the world gathered in London recently for the 46th Conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The conference was opened by Her Majesty Queen…

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Financing Expansion (Extract from "1957 and Beyond," an economic survey tabled in the Federal Parliament on May 9 last.)

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 7

The general disposition is towards spending on current consumption rather than saving for the future. Saving by the community—what is left of income after consumption expenditure has been met—tends to be insufficient to…

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£250,000 Disruption Fund News of Shell Oil guaranteeing D.L.P. election expenses

Tribune · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 8

The appeal for £250,000 to finance Industrial Group disruption in the Labor Movement which, as Tribune reported on October 16, was launched in Melbourne last September, has apparently now been started in Sydney…

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Rail Election Swindle: Grouper Leaflet Masquerades As "Labor"

Tribune · Wednesday 13 November 1957 · page 11

SYDNEY: In the Australian Railways Union elections a Grouper how-to-vote leaflet is being circulated under the heading "How to Vote Labor". THE election is for President,…

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Election and Statues of Israel’s President

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 15 November 1957 · page 8

SEVENTY - THREE years old Yitzhak Ben-Zvi has been reelected unopposed for a…

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Civic Social Golf Club Election of Officers

The Biz · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 10

There were some 40 members present at the annual election of officers of the civic Social Golf Club, held in the staff canteen…

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Popular Tribune Candidates Fighting It Out to Finish

Tribune · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 9

With only five more days to go, t he Popular Tribune Candidate competition is really hotting up. While there doesn't seem to be any doubt about the first…

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CP peace call 1st NZ election

Tribune · Wednesday 20 November 1957 · page 4

WELLINGTON: Four Communist candidates are standing in the New Zealand general elections to be held on November 30. THEY are Jack Marston…

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Festival Corner Fine finish to Popular Trib Candidate Competition: £1152 raised

Tribune · Wednesday 27 November 1957 · page 9

As expected, there were some surprises as the Popular Tribune Competition ended last Monday night…

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Communist Party Makes a Call on the Wagga by --Election

Tribune · Wednesday 27 November 1957 · page 12

SYDNEY: The Wagga by--election is a significant and important event highlighting the main political issues which confront the people of this State. THE Executive of the NSW State Committee of the…

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Mayoral Election NOT on Friday the 13th!

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 November 1957 · page 1

Municipal council's town clerk Mr. E. F. Ross reported to council on Tuesday night: In discussion with the Mayor,…

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