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Politics & elections, 1944

1,435 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 72

Political Roundabout Parliament Tactics

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 July 1944 · page 8

As numerous as the creatures of a biblical plague, the politicians are descending on Canberra…

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England might have an election, soon

The Sun · Sunday 16 July 1944 · page 2

A general election in Britain before the end of this year was being forecast by many observers…

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Lord Gowrie's Farewell To Parliament

The Sun · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 3

CANBERRA Monday.--"There can be no relaxation of our efforts until victory is firmly grasped," said the Governor-General…

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Hint of U.k. Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- The majority of leading Labor M.P.s believe that a general election in Britain is certain to be held before the end of…

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Hint of U.k. Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Monday -- The majority of leading Labor M.P.s beileve that a general election In Britain is certain to bo held before the end of…

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Hint of U.k. Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Monday. -- The majority of leading Labor M.P.s believe that a general election in Britain is certain to be held before the end of…

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Hint of U.k. Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 2

LONDON, Monday. -- The majority of leading Labor M.P.s believe that a general election in Britain is certain to be held before the end of…

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Hint of U.k. Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- The majority of leading Labor M.P.S believe that a general election in Britain is certain to be held before the end of…

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Hint of U.k. Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- The majority of leading Labor M.P.s believe that a general election in Britain is certain to be held before the end of…

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Governor-general's War Review Last Speech to Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Monday.—In his speech at the opening of Parliament to-day, the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, reviewed the war position at length and said that final victory had still to be won. A great…

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Man-power Review Promised Parliament Hears Prime Minister's Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, announced in the House of Representatives to-day that there would be a reallocation of manpower resources. There were leeways in the economic…

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Parliament Opens in Canberra Party To Be Given For Lady Gowrie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 6

CANBERRA, Monday.—As this is the last official Parliamentary appearance of the Governor-General and Lady Gowrie, there was considerable…

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Aust. War Effort Mapped Out Britain-U.S. Endorse Allocation Of Resources, P.M. Tells Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday. -- Britain and America were in general agreement with the part Australia was to play in the war against Japan, the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) told the House of Representatives today…

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Review of London and Washington Talks Mr. Curtin's Speech to Parliament Report on Conference of Empire Leaders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, moving the adoption of. the Address-in-Reply in the House of Representatives this afternoon, reviewed his discussions with Allied leaders during his…

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Man Sentenced for Assaulting Woman Incident in Train "Been Out with Member of Parliament"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 1

When charged with" having assaulted a woman in a train at Granville on July 12, Frederick Martin (39) replied, according to…

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John Curtin's Overseas Mission Prime Minister Submits Comprehensive Report to Parliament Large, Powerful British Forces Promised for the Pacific. Re-allocation of Australian Manpower Resources Forecast

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 1

In moving the adoption of the Address-in-Reply to the Governor-General's speech at the opening of tHe second session of the Seventeenth Commonwealth Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Curtin…

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Selection of U.S. VICE-PRESIDENT Willkie May Be Candidate Unique Problem for Democrats

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 7

CHICAGO, Wednesday. -- Wendell Willkie, former leader of the Republican Party, may be nominated as a candidate for the Vice - Presidency at the Democratic Convention here today…

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Selection of U.S. VICE-PRESIDENT Willkie May Be Candidate Unique Problem for Democrats

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 7

CHICAGO, Wednesday. -- Wendell Willkie, former leader of the Republican Party, may be nominated as a candidate for the Vice - Presidency at the Democratic Convention here today…

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State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 4

The State Parliament was further prorogued yesterday from to-day until August 17…

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Parliament May End Session Today

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- The special session of Parliament may end tomorrow, instead of occupying the five days set aside for it…

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