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Politics & elections, 1961

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Opening Move by Labor for By-election

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 11 January 1961 · page 4

"With the selection of Mr. J. W. A. Brown, of North Parramatta, as its candidate. Labor has struck its first blow in the preliminaries to the forthcoming…

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50 Years Ago Council Elections Create Keen Interest

Nepean Times · Thursday 19 January 1961 · page 9

Local Government elections to take place on Saturday, January 28, 1911, created the main interest in the "Nepean Times" of Saturday, January 21, 1911…

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By-election

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 January 1961 · page 1

A by-election for Ward 1 of Penrith City Council caused by the resignation of Ald A. B. Neale, will…

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Football Election Night

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 1 February 1961 · page 14
Also in The Biz

Parramatta Rugby League Football Club's annual nomination night for 1961 will be…

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Popular Tribune Candidate--correction

Tribune · Wednesday 1 February 1961 · page 11

THE West Australian CPA executive has drawn our attention to the fact that an error was made in pronouncing them the winner of…

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Labor Council Elections

Tribune · Wednesday 1 February 1961 · page 8

SYDNEY: Nominations for executive positions on the NSW Labor Council were called for at last week's meeting of the…

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50 Years Ago Mayor's Surprise Defeat in Elections

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 February 1961 · page 10

Surprise of the 1911 Penrith municipal elections was the defeat of the Mayor, Ald. H. J. F. Neale, in the south ward. He had been Mayor for two years…

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Council election incident By-election unrest Poster "War" Is Threatened

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 8 February 1961 · page 1

Mysterious defacing and tearing down of posters for the Parramatta City by-election in the last few days threatened this week to precipitate bitter and…

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P. & c. elections

The Biz · Wednesday 8 February 1961 · page 12

At the annual meeting of the Fairfield Primary Parents and Citizens' Association the president Mrs. Herbert, thanked members for their co- operation and support during the past year…

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Tribune For unity in election year

Tribune · Wednesday 8 February 1961 · page 2

THIS is Federal election year, and the workers have scented victory over the hated Menzies Government…

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Branch elections at S'field A.L.P.

The Biz · Wednesday 15 February 1961 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Smithfield Branch of the A.L.P., was held on Sunday, February 4 in the Progress Hall, Fairfield Heights. Messrs. Keen, Herbert…

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Communist Candidate

Tribune · Wednesday 15 February 1961 · page 9

SYDNEY: "During our campaign in this by-election, we will do everything possible to mobilise the democratic forces…

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Keenly Contested R.S.L. Elections: Executive Officers Returned

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1961 · page 1

Keen competition for the majority of positions at the annual meetings of the sub-branch and club reflects the healthy conditions of R.S.L. affairs in Penrith. Mr. A. W. Fullagar, president of the Far…

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Political Bias in Council: By-election Pointer

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1961 · page 1

Developments — in and out of council during the past week — triggered off by the controversial rates increase, reveal that the coming by-election to fill a vacancy on Penrith City Council will be an open…

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Canley Heights A.L.P. Election

The Biz · Wednesday 22 February 1961 · page 7

Mr. George Ball has been elected President of the Canley Heights branch of the A.L.P. Other office-bearers elected were:…

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Auxiliary election

The Biz · Wednesday 22 February 1961 · page 7

In the election of officers for the Cobra Vale ex-Active Servicemen's Club Ladies…

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Tribune Candidate

Tribune · Wednesday 22 February 1961 · page 5

IN the final listing of the Popular Tribune Candidate competition last year the seamen's candidate, Snowy Webster, should have…

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Candidate

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 February 1961 · page 6

BUCHAREST.—Dr Moshe Rosen, Chief Rabbi of the Rumanian People’s Republic, has been nominated a…

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B.-g. Awaits Decision New Election a Possibility

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 24 February 1961 · page 1

JERUSALEM (JCNS).—Within a few hours, the National Religious Party will decide whether or not to enter into a coalition with the…

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