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Politics & elections, 1944

1,435 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 72

Eire Elections Today

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.-- In the Eire elections today, Dublin political circles expect the Prime Minister (Mr. de Valera) to secure a…

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Eire Elections Today

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--In the Eire elections today, Dublin political circles expect the Prime Minister (Mr. de Valera) to secure a…

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Eire Elections Today

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--In the Eire elections today, Dublin political circles expect the Prime Minister (Mr. de Valera) to secure a…

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Prefers Polling Day

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 4

Mention of Arthur Murrell's, association with Parramatta reminds us that Sid Pattison, who won the Flying Handicap last Saturday with…

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Bowls Candidates for Presidency Keen Interest in Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 6

There are likely to be several candidates for the position of president of the New South Wales Bowling Association when…

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Gollan Expects to Hold Parramatta Other Local Members Canter Home No Surprises in Election Stakes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 1

Though some of the candidates themselves may have been surprised at their failure to make the grade—some of them always…

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Eire Election Forecast Our Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 1

LONDON, May 30.—Polling in Eire's second general election takes place to-day, when 248 candidates are offering themselves for the 134 seats…

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Elections Position Unchanged

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 3

Little light was thrown on doubtful State seats when further election figures were counted yesterday…

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Elections Position Unchanged

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 May 1944 · page 3

Little light was thrown on doubtful State seats when further election figures were counted yesterday…

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Curtin in Ottawa Will Address Parliament Our Staff Correspondent, Ray Maley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 1

OTTAWA, May 31.—Canada's reception to Mr. Curtin, when he arrived here yesterday on his way home from London, was on…

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Sunday School for Candidates?

Nepean Times · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 3

Among the informal votes recorded, at Penrith in the election last Saturday was one in which the elector had written across the paper: Can any of…

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30 May Seek Election As Ministers Brisk Caucus Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 4

There will probably be 30 candidates (for election to the Cabinet when the State Parliamentary Labour Party meets next week to select the new Ministry by secret ballot…

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Reaction shattered By Election Blow

Tribune · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 1

Shattering defeat of reaction, victory for the progressive forces and the big increase in the Communist vote were the main results of the NSW General Election…

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Cars Banned In Eire's Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday. -- The use of all motor cars, including those fitted with producer-gas units, was forbidden during the Eire general elections…

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Candidate Says Name Misspelt In Ballot

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 3

Mr. H. C. Mallam, Labor candidate for Burwood, claimed today he would have won the seat "easily" on Saturday if his name had not been spelled "Hallam" on ballot papers sent to Service and absentee voters…

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Two Fined for Election Row

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

Sequel to a brawl on the eve of the election between supporters of Mr. V. H. Treatt, Democratic candidate for Wool…

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De Valera's Party Has Early Election Lead

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday.--With the results in 26 electorates still in doubt, the De Valera Government has a majority of 17 river the…

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De Valera's Party Has Early Election Lead

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday.--With the results in 26 electorates still in doubt, the De Valera Government has a majority of 17 over the…

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Stop Press Little Change in Election Figures

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 12

There was little alteration in election figures when counting was resumed at the State Electoral Office this morning. No material…

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Stop Press Little Change in Election Figures

Daily Mirror · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 12

There was little alteration in election figures when counting was resumed at the state Electoral Office this morning No material…

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