Polish Election “Fixed” London
Reuter’s correspondent In Warsawsays that M. Mikolajezk (leader of the Peasant Party) has declared that polling figures for his Peasant Party…
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Federal Parliament to Meet on February 19 MELBOURNE
The Speaker of the House of Representatives (Mr. Rosevear) has circularised members that the 18th Commonwealth Parliament will resume its…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →21 Polish Terrorists to Die Armored Cars in Street; Eve of Election London
Military Court at Lode , and [?] have sentenced to death [?] members of Polish underground hands for subversive activities against the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bloodshed Marks Poland’s First Post-War Election 16 “Bandits” Killed in Clashes at Polling Booths First Returns Give Government Big Majority LONDON
A big majority for the Government bloc has been recorded by the first provisional returns from 18 precincts of the city in the Polish elections, it was officially announced. In Warsaw 32,000 of a total electorate of 38,597 voted in the 18 districts, approximately. as follows:—…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shorts Banned from Parliament House CANBERRA
An interstate visitor has lodged a complaint that because he was wearing khaki shorts, which, he said, were neat and tailored to measure, he was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Reds-labor in Tense Struggle Brazilian Election Boilover New York
The Rio de Janiero correspondent of American Associated Press says that the first returns in the elections in which 5,000,000 Brazilians [?]ast…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →23 Die in Polish Election Violence London
It is officially announced that at least [?] including seven soldiers, were killed during the elections on S[?]nday says Reuter’s correspondent at Warsaw…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Reds Falling Behind in Brazilian Elections New York
The Rio de Janiero correspondent of American Associated Press says that although early election returns, which were mainly from the cities, reflected…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Intermediate Certificate Successful Candidates
SYDNEY, Wednesday: The following is a list of pupils of country schools who qualified for the award of the Intermediate Certificate in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Senate Elections How the Electoral System Should Be Reformed
It is generally recognised that Senate system of counting ballot papers is fundamentally unsound. From the 30th June…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ado Over Polish Election Win LONDON
The Warsaw correspondent of the “Times” says that demonstrations were [?] throughout the country on Wednesday to celebrate the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Successful Intermediate Candidates
Word has been received that the following pupils were successful in passing their Intermediate examinations :…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Polish Parliament to Meet Soon London
The Warsaw Radio announced to-day that Poland's newly-elected Legislative Assembly would meet on February 4…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Unions’ Reported Ultimatum To The Prime Minister “Not Prepared to Be Strike-breakers” Reds Who Supported ALP At Elections Also Critical CANBERRA
Right wine union leaders who are reported to have told the Prime Minister (Mr Chifley) yesterday that they had had enough promises and now wanted action, have been joined in their criticism of the Government by the Communist Party which, during the Federal elections…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →U.S. Say Polish Elections Not Free Washington
The United States has accused the Polish Government of having failed to carry out sol[?]mn pledges to hold free elections in the national poll…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Refused Entry to Parliament House In Shorts
An interstate visitor lodged a complaint that while wearing khaki shorts, which he said were neatly tailored to measure, he was refused…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Governor–general Will Be Named Before State Elections
The Prime Minister (Mr. Chiffey) said on Tuesday that the name of the successor to the Governor–General (the Duke of Gloucester) would be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliament House Electricians to Strike SYDNEY, Friday
Nearly 100 electricians who are responsible for the maintenance of electrical equipment at Parliament House and Government departments, will…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Confident of Candidate Miss Shirley Arnold— Popular Girl
As its candidate in the Albury Popular Girl contest for hospital funds, eastern section is confident that Miss Shirley Arnold will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Polish Election Condemnation By Britain No Action at Present London
Mr. Mayhew (Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs) told the House of Commons today that the British Government’s information about the…
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