McEwen outlines Country Party platform in Cobram rally
Hon. John McEwen addressed an audience in Cobram before heading to Queensland where he campaigned as Deputy Leader. He urged voters to re elect a government with authority to govern, defend Australia, and restore order amid shortages and economic strain.
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J. KR. McEwen
Murray
Cobram
Queensland
Country Party
R. Chapman
Shire
McEwen
J. Fairley
Mckhen
Australia
Crisi
Tly Railways
Hendrickson backs Anderson in Murray election clash
Senator Hendrickson addressed Cobram electors at Mechanics Hall supporting Labor candidate Gordon Anderson against McEwen in the Murray federal electorate. Anderson criticised the Menzies Fadden government for inflation and price controls while pledging renewed support for wheat and dairy schemes and a strong role for Parliament to regulate prices and profits.
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McEwen
Murray
Hendrickson
Mechanics Hall
Cobram
M. D. O'Dwyer
Stokes
Mick Cain
Anderson
Mensoes and
Fadden
Australia
House of Representatives
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Menzies-Fadden
Liberal
Country
Labor Senate
People of Australia
Menzies
Labor Party
Tam
Great Trade Union
Labor
Australi
Hugh Roberton At Barooga Barooga Meeting Highlights Riverina Role
Mr HS Roberton acting for the Riverina shows his federal role. He recalls being elected 16 months ago and says he represents all Riverina people not just the Australian Country Party. He references the 1949 December claim and critiques the Chifley government and Karl Marx schemers for Senate expansion and governance hurdles.
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HS. Roberton
Country Party
Riverina
Barooga
Roberton
Australian Country Party
Formind
Tralian Country Party
Chifley
Karl Marx
Uyper
Mengus-Fadde
Menzies-Fadden
Socialist Party
Fred Cullen
Teasdale
Caeraton
Silage
W. S. Collie
Political commentary on Australian government and senate actions
A speaker discusses the Menzies Fadden government, electoral strategy, and senate vacancies. He argues the 1949 federal election altered representation, calls for merit based Upper House deliberations, and cites electoral outcomes as a mandate to reverse socialist policies.
Assistant Shire Secretary Position Re-advertised
Council decided to re advertise the assistant shire secretary post after Miss Jo took six months sick leave leaving the office short handed. Applications are due by May 21 with further appointment details to follow. Transatlantic comment notes Americans have more time saving devices but less time than others.
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Shire
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