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Politics & elections, 1944

1,435 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 72

State Election

The Sun · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 4

Shortly, the State Government will go to the people and ask for another term of office. There has probably never been a party in…

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State Polling, May 27; Keen Campaign Likely

The Land · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 1

NOMINATIONS for the State elections close to-day (Friday) and polling will take place on Saturday, May 27. It is expected that the Country…

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State Elections

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 2

State elections will be held in N.S.W. on May 27. Nominations will close today. The Premier (Mr. Morell) well delivers his poney…

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S.A. Elections To-morrow Compulsory Voting New Factor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Thursday.—Although there are doubtful seats which may upset calculations, indications in the electorates are…

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Election Stir At Lithgow

Daily Mirror · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 5

LITHGOW, Friday. -- An angry outburst was made today by Mr. George Brodie (Lang Labor) against the Returning…

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Election Stir At Lithgow

Daily Mirror · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 5

LITHGOW, Friday. -- An angry outburst was made today by Mr. George Brodie (Lang Labor) against the Returning…

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Election Stir At Lithgow

Daily Mirror · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 5

LITHGOW, Friday. -- An angry outburst was made today by Mr. George Brodie (Lang. Labor) against the Returning…

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Candidates for the Ministry

The Methodist · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 2

Prospective candidates for the ministry, superintendent ministers and others concerned are reminded that early application is most desirable. Candidates are urged to obtain from their Methodist Book…

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Nomination Rejected for State Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 April 1944 · page 1

Two hundred and twenty-five nominations have been received for the State Elections which will be held on May 27. Nominations closed at noon yesterday…

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State Elections South Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 30 April 1944 · page 8

Final court of yesterday's vote in the South Australian elections may fairly indicate the fate of the referendum…

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400,000 vote in S.A. elections

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 30 April 1944 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Sat.--Nearly 400,000 people v[?] in the South Australian State elections today. They will decide whether the…

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Manpower lack delays election campaigns

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 30 April 1944 · page 6

State election parties could not secure sufficient manpower to get their campaigns under way, campaign directors said yesterday. The State elections will be held on Saturday, May 27…

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Present Rule to Continue South Australian Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 May 1944 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Sunday.—The Playford Liberal Government was returned at yesterday's State elections, but because of four…

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Election Count in S.A. Position Unaltered Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Monday.—On latest counting in the South Australian elections it still appears that the Liberal Country…

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Candidate Uses Dummy

The Sun · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 3

When Mr. Allan Stewart, Liberal Democratic candidate for Bondi, dressed up a dummy with a discharged serviceman's…

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S.a. Election Result in Balance

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Monday.--Whether the Liberal Country Party or Labor will govern in South Australia is still in doubt…

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Protest Against Rush Elections

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 2

A PROTEST against the very brief time that had been allowed between the announcement of the State election date and the closing of…

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C.p. Election Campaign Plan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 3

The N.S.W. Country Party will open its election campaign officially on Friday night. THE Leader (Mr. Bruxner) will…

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C.p. Election Campaign Plan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 3

The N.S.W. Country Party will open its election campaign officially on Friday, night. THE Leader (Mr. Bruxner) will…

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C.p. Election Campaign Plan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 2 May 1944 · page 3

The N.S.W. Country Patty will open its election campaign officially on Friday night. THE Leader (Mr. Bruxner) will…

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