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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
3
At Shire Hall Hon W. Kent Hughes warns that a merger between anti Communist parties risks ragtag politics. A Liberal and Country Party branch forms as leaders push for national unity against the Red menace, stressing the need for teamwork over personal ambition.
A garbled 20th century style text questions militant unions and party loyalties, naming Mr Holley and references to a Liberal Party figure. It mentions the next Federal elections and calls for support, debating whether to back a certain leadership and electoral strategy amid perceived political tensions.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a stalled coalition crisis with mentions of Liberal Party and Liberal-Country Party talks. References to Mr Hellwey and Mr Mile indicate key figures in a potential merger shaping South Australia politics. The text shows cabinet resistance and ongoing negotiations without a clear resolution.
Fragmentary notes show motions of thanks to the Mayor Cr Harrison and leadership selections. Names include Dr Grubb and Mir Dobson debating office bearers and state committee roles amid a disrupted, unclear transcription of the election proceedings.
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