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Politics & elections, 1947

1,727 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 87

By-election Not Likely

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 March 1947 · page 3

It would be a waste of public money to hold a by-election in Redfern if the general State elections were held on May, said the Speaker,…

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Parliament's lost dignity

The Sun · Sunday 9 March 1947 · page 4

PARLIAMENTARY proceedings at Canberra this session give emphatic point to a recent warning…

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TODAY: Political Roundabout PARLIAMENT Parliament at length hit back at the gag

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 9 March 1947 · page 26

IN spite of a flagrant attempt to block business moved by private members on a day set aside for them, the Chifley Government did not have everything its own way in Canberra last week…

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Election plans being made MAY 31 State Poll Tip

The Sun · Sunday 9 March 1947 · page 8

MOST State Parliamentarians, are planning their election campaigns on the assumption that election…

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Liberals Win Gains In S.A. Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Sunday.—The State election yesterday resulted in the return of the Playford Liberal- Country…

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50-50 Vote For All In Union Ballots Letterettes In Fifty Words Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 13

As trades unions control Australia and our foreign policy, I suggest that there be a secret and compulsory…

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Swing Against Labor in S.A. ELECTION Playford Gains At Least 3 Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 9

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--Voting in the South Australian election shows a wide swing away from Labor. The people have returned Mr. Playford's…

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S.A. Election Pointer Spooner Sees Swing Heavy Vote for Liberal-c.p. Men

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 8

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN election results showed that the people desired a continuance of sound, responsible Government, the President of the N.S.W. Division of the Liberal Party…

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Liberals' Gain in S.a. Elections

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Monday.--A gain of at least three seats has been made by Mr. Playford's Liberal-Country Party Government,…

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S.A. Election Pointer Spooner Sees Swing Heavy Vote for Liberal-c.p. Men

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 8

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN election results showed that the people desired a continuance of sound, responsible Government, the President of the N.S.W. Division of the Liberal Party…

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S. A. Election Pointer Spooner Sees Swing Heavy Vote for Liberal-c. P. MEN

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 8

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN election results showed that the people desired a continuance of sound, responsible Government, the President of the N.S.W. Division of the Liberal Party…

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S.A. Election Pointer Spooner Sees Swing Heavy Vote for Liberal-c.p. Men

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 8

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN election results showed that the people desired a continuance of sound, responsible Government, the President of the N.S.W. Division of the Liberal Party…

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S.A. Election Pointer Spooner Sees Swing Heavy Vote for Liberal-c.p. Men

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 8

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN election results showed that the people desired a continuance of sound, responsible Government, the President of the N.S.W. Division of the Liberal Party…

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S.A. Election Pointer Spooner Sees Swing Heavy Vote for Liberal-c.p. Men

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 March 1947 · page 8

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN election results showed that the people desired a continuance of sound, responsible Government, the President of the N.S.W. Division of the Liberal Party…

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Attempt to Murder Roxas Philippines Election Stir Bomb Thrown on Platform

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 4

MANILA, Tuesday.--An attempt was made last night to assassinate the President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas…

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Attempt to Murder Roxas Election Eve Sensation In Philippines Grenade Thrown on Platform: Man Held

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 16

MANILA, Tuesday.--An attempt was made last night to assassinate the President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas. PRESIDENT ROXAS had just…

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Attempt to Murder Roxas Election Eve Sensation In Philippines Grenade Thrown on Platform; Man Held

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 16

MANILA, Tuesday.--An attempt was made fast night to assassinate the President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas. PRESIDENT ROXAS had just…

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Attempt to Murder Roxas Philippines Election Stir Bomb Thrown on Platform

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 4

MANILA, Tuesday.--An attempt was made last night to assassinate the President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas…

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Attempt to Murder Roxas Election Eve Sensation In Philippines Grenade Thrown on Platform; Man Held

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 16

MANILA, Tuesday.--An attempt was made last night to assassinate the President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas. PRESIDENT ROXAS had just…

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Position In S.A. Elections

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 11 March 1947 · page 11

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--Counting yesterday in the S.A. elections did not make any material alteration, apart from slightly…

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