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people and boycotted the hand-over ceremony. However, 30 years later, he acknowledged the hand-back had been a success. He resigned as Chief
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Tuxworth was elected as the NT Nationals member for Barkly by 19 votes. His victory was annulled by the Court of
Disputed Returns after a successful challenge from losing independent candidate
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Natasha Fyles' resignation in 2023, Tuxworth was the only Chief Minister who never faced an election.
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596:"Tennant Creek Baseball - 1970s"
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