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Politics & elections, 1944

1,435 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 72

Parliament To Debate Many Bills

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

An outline of the State Government's programme will be given by the Governor (Lord Wakehurst) at the…

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Parliament To Debate Many Bills

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

An outline of the State Government's programme will be given by the Governor (Lord Wakehurst) at the…

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Government Expenditure Again Discussed Parliament Resumes Budget Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—When the Budget debate was resumed in the House of Representatives to-day, Government spending was again the chief topic. Opposition members urged an overhaul of departments and the Minister for Munitions, Mr. Makin, defended his department against charges of waste…

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Secret Document Published! "No Longer Confidence in Committee" Censorship Discussion in Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

Because of the publication of a secret document, Prime Minister Curtin said in the House of Representatives last week that he had taken the Censorship inquiry out of the hands of the…

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The British Political Scene Preparations for an Early Election After the War Ends in Europe (By Beam Wireless.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 2

With the victorious onrush of the Allied forces, interest here has suddenly quickened in the possibilities of a general election, which is expected shortly after the end of the war in Europe. There were clear signs of this quickening interest in the Commons during the last two or three weeks before it rose on August 3 for the summer recess…

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No holds barred in Presidential election fray New York

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 September 1944 · page 8

WITH Republican candidate Dewey stumping the West, and Democratic Roosevelt meeting…

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State's Home-building Proposals Governor Opens Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 4

An active home-building programme within the limits of available resources of man-power and materials was being undertaken, the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, said when he opened the State Parliament…

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Dobell's Art Causes Stir in Parliament House

Daily Mirror · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.--Members of the Federal Parliament are taking a keen interest in the exhibition of A.W.C. paintings and pictures in the basement of Parliament…

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American Red Cross Director At Opening Of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 14

An American Red Cross worker was one of the most interested spectators at the opening of the State Parliament yesterday. She was Miss Louise…

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Inquiry Urged Into Radio Deals Opposition Move in Parliament 2Hd and 5KA Licences

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the negotiations for the sale of Stations 5KA (Adelaide) and 2HD (Newcastle) was urged by the Leader of the…

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Hospital Board Election of Officers

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 1

At the first meeting of the newlyelected Board of Nepean District Hospital, held at Penrith School of Arts on Tuesday evening, officers…

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British Election Likely Soon Our Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Sept. 20.—There is strong Labour pressure for an early general election. When the party joined the…

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Wawatah Younger Set. Election of Officers

The Biz · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 3

Although the weather looked mthor unsettled on Sundav lest, the Fairfield younger Set held their picnic at Cronulla. Being too cold for swimming all…

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Parliament in All-night Session Budget Estimates Debate "Yes" Finance Motion Blocked

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 7

CANBERRA, Friday. -- An all-night session of the House of Representatives, debating the Budget, lasted until 7.15 this morning. The House then adjourned for…

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Parliament in All-night Session Budget Estimates Debate "Yes" Finance Motion Blocked

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 7

CANBERRA, Friday. -- An all-night session of the House of Representatives, debating the Budget, lasted until 7.15 this morning. The House then adjourned for…

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Information and Help Council Candidate

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 12

Would a man holding a lease of a farm in a shire, but living outside the shire boundary, be eligible to nominate for the Shire Council…

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Use of Government Funds on "Yes" Vote Attacked Heated Debate in Federal Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 September 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Friday.—Criticism by the Opposition of the use of Government funds for "Yes" propaganda during the referendum campaign caused a heated debate in the House of Representatives to-day during the consideration of the…

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R.S.L. sub-branches to contest municipal elections

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 24 September 1944 · page 5

The Returned Soldiers' League State Council is urging sub-branches to nominate candidates for the municipal and shire elections next December…

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Labour Team for City Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 September 1944 · page 4

The four sitting Official Labour aldermen have been selected by the Labour Party as its candidates for the Phillip…

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Parliament Interested in A.j.c. Case

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 September 1944 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. McKell) said in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon—he had always held the view that there…

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