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Politics & elections, 1945

1,253 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 63

Move to Broadcast State Parliament Proceedings

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 5

STATE Parliament next. Tuesday will discuss a proposal to broadcast Parliamentary debates. Mr. R. S. Vincent (C.P., Raeligh)…

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News in Brief Parliament "On Air"

The Sun · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 2

State Parliament will shortly debate a motion that its proceedings be broadcast. In the Legislative Assembly today Mr…

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Home Target 80,000 ANNUALLY McKell's Report To Parliament 50,000 Planned in First Year

Daily Mirror · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 4

AN attempt would be made in Australia to reach a home construction target of 80,000 dwellings a year to overtake the grave shortage, said the…

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Candidates For The Priesthood

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 6

Those desiring to enter St. Columba's College, Springwood, to study for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Sydney are…

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Scottish Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Nov. 7 (A.A.P.).—The results of the Scottish municipal elections declared up to 2 a.m. to-day show that Labour has gained control…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 3

Greenwich was a Tory stronghold and David Salomons was a Liberal but in the year 1851 the people of Greenwich elected David…

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Oaks Candidates On Tracks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.— Oaks Slakes winners claimed most attention on the tracks this morning, and Marocain did as well as…

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Voters Lack Interest in Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Thursday.-- Little public interest is being shown in the Victorian elections, which it is expected will be won…

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Puss In Parliament

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 2

LEADER of the Liberal Party in the NSW Parliament, Mr. Weaver, found five newly-born kittens in the top drawer of his desk at…

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Election in Victoria To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Friday.—To-morrow is election day for the Legislative Assembly. There are 65 seals in the Chamber…

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Victorian Elections to Be Held Today

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Victorian elections, which it is expected will be won by Labor, will be held tomorrow…

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Labor Win Certain in Vic. Election

Truth · Sunday 11 November 1945 · page 22

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—When the counting of primary votes ceased tonight it was obvious that Labor has had a victory and seems certain of at least 30 of the 65 seats in the new Parliament…

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Nations' Youth "Parliament"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 3

LONDON, Nov. 11 (A.A.P.).— The International Youth Conference has decided to establish headquarters in Paris for a "World…

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Labor Govt. Doubts Victorian Election Dunstan May Be Speaker

Daily Mirror · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Monday.--It is still doubtful whether Labor will be able to form a government in Victoria. To…

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Big Election Victory

Daily Mirror · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 6

BELGRADE, Monday.--First election results show a great victory for Marshal Tito. In some places all votes were for…

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Big Election Victory

Daily Mirror · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 6

BELGRADE, Monday.--First election results show a great victory for Marshal Tito. In some places all votes were for…

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Big Election Victory

Daily Mirror · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 6

BELGRADE, Monday.--First election results show a great victory for Marshal Tito. In some places all votes were for…

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Big Election Victory

Daily Mirror · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 6

BELGRADE, Monday.--First election results show a great victory for Marshal Tito. In some places all votes were for…

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De Gaulle Election Assured

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 3

PARIS, Tuesday.--General de Gaulle is now assured of election as head of the new French Government…

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Stop Press Victorian Elections

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 20

MELBOURNE Tuesday.--"I will tender the resignation of my government and possibly I will be asked to carry on pending formation…

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