Vote Wanted on Parliament Size
Canberra. — During a debate whcih ended shortly before midnight Sir Earle Page M.H.R., last night urged the Federal Parlia…
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Politics & elections, 1948
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Political Tension In Finland Elections Approach
Helsinki, April 28. — political tension is increasing in Finland with the approach of the July elections and the ratification of the Finish-Russo Mutual Aid…
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London, May 8.—Speaking to 800 delegates to the United Europe Conzress at The Hague. Mr. Churchill called for a Parliament of Europe, says Reuter…
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Sydney, May 9.—Last night the Labor candidate in the Coogee by-election. Mrs. Cunningham, refused to drink the toast to the successful Liberal candidate,…
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Labor has lost the seat of Coogee in the State Parliament. No doubt this will be "stumped" as a great sign of a awing against the Labor Party, and,…
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Sydney. May 10.—The A.L.P. Executive has instructed the Kogarah State Electorate Council to call for nominations for the forthcoming Kogarah by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Violence on Eve of Korean Election Arson And Large Scale Sabotage Sweeping Country
Seoul (Korea), May 10.—On the eve today of the elections in Southern Koreo, a wave of arson, violence and large scale sabotage is sweeping the country. Terrorists last night threw bombs at the Rightist Youth Movement building only…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Barrier Miner Tuesday, Mat 11 1948 Coogee By-Election Was Not A Real Test
BY-ELECTIONS are seldom favorable to the Labor Party, so it is unwise to argue too much from the Liberal victory in Coogee on Saturday. The cards were rather heavily and cleverly stacked against…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →WILCANNIA Annual Meeting Of Pastoralists Assn. The Election Of Officers
At the annual general meeting of the Pastoralists Association the following wire present: Messrs A. S. Crossing (chair), W. I. Lewis, R. Bennett, A. Bennett, P. L. Officer, A. M. Johnston, R. Crossing, A. Grovejones. Apologies for non-attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →L. V.R G. Cup Candidate
VICTORY LAD, well-performed N.S.W. galloper, who will contest the Licensed Victuallers' Cup at Victoria Park, S.A. tomorrow…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Broken, Hill District Tennis Trust Election Of Officers
The Annual Merlins of the Broken Hill District Tenn's Trust Committee was held at Association Hall on Sunday. May 16, with Mr. W. Barrett…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bulgarian Church Holy Synod Declares U.s. Election Void
Belgrade, May 24.—The Holy Sydney of the Bulgarian (Greek Orthodox) Church has declared void the election in the United States in 1947 of Bishop…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hotels and Polling Day
Sydney, May 25. — All New South Wales hotels will be open as usual next Saturday during the polling on the rents and prices referendum. The New south…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Elections" In Czechoslovakia Methods Of Safe Procedure
London, May 30.—The Czechoslovakia electors will go to the polls today in an election for a hand-picked list of Deputies who cannot lose…
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London, May 31. — Victory for the Communist dominated national front was a foregone conclusion when counting began in the Czechoslovakian…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A.L.P. Industrial Group Hat Thirty Nominees For A.R.U. Elections
Melbourne, June 2.—The Australian Labor Party industrial group has decided to nominate 30 candidates for the Australian Railways Union…
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London, June 15.—Addressing crowds in Prague yesterday, following his election as President of Czechoslovakia in place of Dr. Benes, the former Premier…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Barrier Miner Wednesday, June 22, 1948. Parliament Ne! to Regain POWtK
PARLIAMENT is rapidly losing- control pf the nation's affairs, and solely through its own default., It has drifted lethargically into permitting the Government to decide when it shall meet and for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →National Candidates At Caulfield Faunus And Benarca In Great Form
After a run of "outs" backers came into their own at Caulfield on Saturday when favorites were successful in the last four races. Those to score were Panmure, Benarca. Flemish and Decorate. The two-year-old races, however, gave bookmakers…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →U.S. Presidency Dewey Is Republican Candidate
Philadelphin, June 25.—Governor Thomas E. Dewey, of New York, will carry the Republican banner in the United Stoics Presidential elections…
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