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Politics & elections, 1946

2,379 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 119

Communist Candidate

Tribune · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 8

MR. STAN DEACON, Communist candidate for Newcastle at the next Federal elections, is an ardent fighter for adequate homes for the…

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They Voted for Lenin’s Charter of Rights The historic meaning of the USSR elections, in which Mie people voted in their tens of millions to march together along the Socialist road, is told by a leading Soviet commentator in this exclusive Tribune cable from Moscow

Tribune · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 2

THE great events of the eighteenth century left behind remarkable documents, which represent striking…

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Gnashing of Teeth by Press Over Soviet Elections

Tribune · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 6

THE electors of the world’s greatest democracy— the Soviet Union—have passed judgment on the members of the Supreme Soviet who so brilliantly led the Union in peace and war. The people have…

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Right Wing Victory in Labor Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 10

Election of the State Labor Council disputes committee has resulted in a complete victory for the right-wing group…

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"Honesty" C.P. Election Policy

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 10

The Country Party must go to the electors this year with "Honesty in Politics" as its battle cry, the party leader (Mr…

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Printing Firms Sue Candidate

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday.--The Liberal candidate for Hammal division of Sheffield (Mr. Gerald Abraham) has been sued for payment for work…

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Move to Defer McKELL'S RESIGNATION Unity Sought For Federal Elections Discussions by A.L.P. EXECUTIVE

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 2

THE decision of the N.S.W. executive of the A.L.P. last night to ask the Premier (Mr. McKell) to stay in office until after he presents has next Budget is believed to have arisn from…

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Printing Firms Sue Candidate

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday.--The Liberal candidate for Hammal division of Sheffield (Mr. Gerald Abraham) has been sued for payment for work…

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Move to Defer McKELL'S RESIGNATION Unity Sought For Federal Elections Discussions by A.L.P. EXECUTIVE

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 2

THE decision of the N.S.W. executive of the A.L.P. last night to ask the Premier (Mr. McKell) to stay in office until after he presents his next Budget is believed to have arisen from…

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Printing Firms Sue Candidate

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday.--The Liberal candidate for Hammal division of Sheffield (Mr. Gerald Abraham) has been sued for payment for work…

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Printing Firms Sue Candidate

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday.--The Liberal candidate for Hammal division of Sheffield (Mr. Gerald Abraham) has been sued for payment for work…

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The Parties For elections, an understanding

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 17 February 1946 · page 26

Parliamentary leaders of the Liberal and Country Parties got their heads together in Sydney, tried to come to…

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Liberal Candidates for Henty

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 3

MELBOURNE. Sunday.—There may be, five candidates for Liberal Party pre-selection for the Henty byelection…

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Stop Press Belgian General Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 24

LONDON, Monday.--As the result of the Belgian general election, held yesterday the new Chamber of Deputies is expected to consist of…

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Argentine Govt. May Stop Election Annoyed By U.S. Claims Counter-charge Against America

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 2

BUENOS AIRES, Monday. -- Hostile and defiant towards the U.S., Agentina's military government is weighing the question of cancelling…

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Stop Press Belgian General Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 24

LONDON, Monday.--Latest reurns in the Belgain general election, held yesterday, show that the…

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Stop Press Relgian General Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 24

LONDON, Monday.--Later counting in the Belgian general election held yesterday show that the…

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Communists Leading In Belgian Elections

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 8

LONDON, Monday.--The latest returns for the Belgian general election, held yesterday, show that the Communists have gained 20 seats, Catholics 12, and Socialists 4. The Liberals have lost 15. THE Premier (M. van Acker) was…

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Picnic Day Clash With Parliament

The Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday. -- Wednesday, March 6, the day Parliament meets, is a universal picnic…

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Country Party Drafts Election Policy Big Migration Plan Announced

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 9

A planned migration policy, with an immediate campaign to secure migrants from Britain and America, will he part of the Australian Country Party's policy at the Federal…

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