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Politics & elections, 1944

1,435 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 72

Bexley North Progress. Election of Officers

The Propeller · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 1

The Bexley North Progress Association held their annual meeting recently, when the election of officers resulted:--President, Mr. S. J. Moore: Vice-Presidents,…

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£2176 From "Queen"comp. Council's Candidate Wins

The Biz · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 2

The "Queen" competition, conducted for the purpose of raising money to build a baby health centre at Fairfield closed on Monday afternoon, and the figures…

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Parliament. To Meet Soon

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 2

A brief sitting of parliament has been called for July 17. Chief business will be a report by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) on…

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Sutherland Shire Elections B Riding

The Observer · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 4

Ernest Albert Armstrong, J.P., Station Master of Woolooware, a resident of North Cronulla, will be a candidate for B Riding in the coining Council…

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For the Parliament

The Methodist · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 5

(On Friday last several senators in the Federal Parliament retired, either of their own volition, or because they were defeated at the last elections. Their places were taken at the beginning of the…

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Election battle may spread to France

The Sun · Sunday 9 July 1944 · page 2

Possibility of Presidential candidates such as Republican nominee Dewey going to Europe during the election campaign…

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Five-years Parliament Suggested for N.s.w

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 July 1944 · page 3

A section of the State Government favours fiveyear Parliaments instead of the present terms of three years. It is understood that the move…

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Life of State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 4

The Government Whip. Mr. Carlton, said yesterday that the committee which had been appointed by the Parliamentary Labour Party to consider…

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Powers "For National Parliament," Says P. M.

The Sun · Tuesday 11 July 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday. -- Denying that a "Yes" referendum vote would establish a "Canberra Dictatorship" the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said today that added powers were being sought not for the Government…

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Restoring Govt. By Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--Government by Parliament rather than by regulation would be restored…

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Dinner to Mark Mr. Hughes's 50 Years in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Mr. W. M. Hughes, "Father of the Federal Parliament," will complete his 50th year as a Parliamentarian next week. Arrangements for a dinner in his…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on Monday White Paper on Post-War Economic Policy

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 July 1944 · page 7

Full Federal Cabinet decided last week that the Commonwealth Parliament shall meet on Monday next, July 17…

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Political Lie Unmasked Referendum Danger Revelation Parliament May Become a Cipher

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 2

DRAMATICALLY, the political dishonesty of the Federal Government to consolidate legislation by regulation through the referendum has been exposed by two eminent Victorian Counsel, Mr. Wilbur Ham. K.C.,…

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Political Lie Unmasked Referendum Danger Revelation Parliament May Become a Cipher

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 2

DRAMATICALLY, the political dishonesty of the Federal Government to consolidate legislation by regulation through the referendum has been exposed by two eminent Victorian Counsel, Mr. Wilbur Ham, K.C.,…

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Political Lie Unmasked Referendum Danger Revelation Parliament May Become a Cipher

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 2

DRAMATICALLY, the political dishonesty of the Federal Government to consolidate legislation by regulation through the referendum has been exposed by two eminent Victorian Counsel, Mr. Wilbur Ham, K.C.,…

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Political Lie Unmasked Referendum Danger Revelation Parliament May Become a Cipher

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 2

DRAMATICALLY, the political dishonesty of the Federal Government to consolidate legislation by regulation through the referendum has been exposed by two eminent Victorian Counsel, Mr. Wilbur Ham, K.C.,…

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Roosevelt Dominates Election Skilful Move in Nomination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 July 1944 · page 3

WASHINGTON, July 12.—President Roosevelt's announcement that he would accept the Democratic nomination and run for a fourth term as President was so skilfully made that it gave the party…

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Palestine — Issue of Presidential Elections

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 5

NEW YORK, Wednesday, (J.T.A.) Palestine will be an important issue of the next Presidential Election in America. This is indicated by the adoption of a resolution by the Convention of the Republican Party which declares that…

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Election of Wharf Men's Secretary

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

ALTHOUGH opposed by four candidates in the annual election of officers of the Sydney Branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation, the…

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Election of Wharf Men's Secretary

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 8

ALTHOUGH opposed by four candidates in the annual election of officers of the Sydney Branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation, the…

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