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Politics & elections, 1946

2,379 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 119

Federal Elections and Referendum Labor Stands on Its Policy & Performances "No Rose-Tinted Promises," says Chifley

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 1

It has been announced that the present Session—and, of course, the lifetime—of the present Federal Parliament will terminate this week, and writs for the election of the House of Representatives and 19 members of the Senate will be issued on August 21…

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A.L.P. Rejects, Impudent 'Coms' Suggestion No Election Agreement

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 3

An impudent suggestion by the Communist Party that some understanding be reached between the "Commos" and…

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The "Communist" Circus Funniest Show on Earth Sorry Record of British "Commo" Candidates

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 6

Because of the frequency in which its candidates have made contributions to the national revenue, the Australian Communist Party is frequently referred to as the "Lost Deposit Party,"…

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Bureaucracy And Parliament

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 4

MENTION of the necessity to restore the sovereignty of Parliament recalls an unfortunate fact which, like the poor, seems destined to be with us for…

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Governor At Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 5

MEMBERS of the State Government and State Parliament welcomed the Australian-born Governor of New South Wales (Lieut.-General John Northcott) at Parliament House yesterday. The Governor (left) talks with the Premier (Mr. McKell)…

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State Parliament Meets August 27

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 11

State Labor Caucus decided yesterday the State Parliament will meet on August 27. The only measures before Parliament…

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New T.B. Bill Before Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 11

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--Mr. Holloway, representing the Minister for Health and Social Services (Senator McKenna) today introduced in the…

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Leaders Prepare For Election Fight

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 6

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) and the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Menzies) tonight announced preliminary details of their election campaign…

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Liberal Candidate's Plans

The Biz · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 6

The Liberal candidate for Werriwa. Mr. Ray Watson, intends to intensively campaign for the three weeks prior to election day, September 28. He will…

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Liberal Candidate Brilliant Orator

The Biz · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 2

"Ray Watson is the most brilliant I political speaker I have ever heard," Mr. Jeff Bate. M.L.A., told the Werriwa Liberal conference. "It is a pleasure to,…

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Street Names Commemorate "Queen" Candidates

The Biz · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 9

The Housing Commission asked Fairfield Council to suggest names for a cul-de-sac which is being constructed by the Commission, and for a new road…

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Parliament's Final Burst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.—In the last rush of business before rising lor the election campaign the House of Representatives was still…

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Parliament Races to End of Session Haste For Elections

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. -- Racing to finish the session today so that members can start their election campaigns, the House of…

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Parliament Races to End of Session Haste For Elections

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. -- Racing to finish the session today so that members can start their election campaigns, the House of…

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Radio Serial Questioned in Parliament

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday. -- A radio serial, "The Lawsons," broadcast over National stations, contained political…

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Parliament Racing to End Session Today

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. -- Every effort is being made to speed proceedings and end the Parliamentary session today so that members can get away to their election campaigns. BOTH Houses will rise this…

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Parliament Racing to End Session Today

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. -- Every effort is being made to speed proceedings and end the Parliamentary session today so that members can get away to their election campaigns. BOTH Houses will rise this…

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P.m. Questioned in Parliament on Radio Serial

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 10

CANBERRA, Friday. -- A radio serial, "The Lawsons," broadcast over National stations, contained political propaganda against the Government, said Mr. Haylen (Labor, N.S.W.) in the House of…

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P.m. Questioned in Parliament on Radio Serial

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 10

CANBERRA, Friday. -- A radio serial, "The Lawsons," broadcast over National stations, contained political propaganda against the Government, said Mr. Haylen (Labor, N.S.W.) in the House of…

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P.m. Questioned in Parliament on Radio Serial

Daily Mirror · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 10

CANBERRA, Friday. -- A radio serial, "The Lawsons," broadcast over National stations, contained political propaganda against the Government, said Mr. Haylen (Labor. N.S.W.) in the House of…

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