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Politics & elections, 1947

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N.S.W. Election May Be In April

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 2

It is freely stated in political circles that the N.S.W. election is to be held much earlier than the date anticipated by a section…

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Snap State Election Emphasises Need To Fill Poll Fund

Tribune · Friday 14 March 1947 · page 3

Possibility of a snap state election made imperative an allround intensification of the campaign to elect Communists to the NSW Parliament. The greatest possible concentration and…

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W.A. Election To-day Opposition Hopes For Gains

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 15

PERTH, Friday.—The campaign for the State election which takes place to-morrow has been quiet and it is difficult to…

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Election Likely In May

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 1

State Cabinet is expected to choose a date in May for the New South Wales election. Many Labour members think…

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State Liberals Reject Menzies' Help Not To Speak In Election Campaign

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 March 1947 · page 7

The Liberal Party's campaign committee has rejected an offer by the Federal Opposition Leader (Mr. R. G. Menzies) to speak in New South Wales during the State elections…

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No change likely in W.A. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 March 1947 · page 1

PERTH, Sat.--Early counting of Booting at the State general election today indicated there would be little change in the state of parties…

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TODAY: Political Roundabout Parliament Pm Chifley was tired of trouble makers

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 March 1947 · page 26

ON the success of today's Trades Hall conference of industrial unions more than one issue depends. It was obvious last week that Prime Minister Chifley's…

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Bowlers Worried Over Presidential Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 10

Many bowlers regret the necessity for an election for a new State president on Thursday. He will succeed Mr. A. W. Jones,…

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Liberal Policy on Elections Some M.H.R.s To Speak

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 3

The Deputy-leader of the Opposition, Mr. E. J. Harrison, said last night that Liberal Party members of the House of Representatives…

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Election Death, Widow's £800

The Sun · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 2

Widow of a campaign director of the Country Party, Mrs. Elsie Emelle Conlon of Seymour-st., Bathurst, today was awarded…

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Anti-Labor Swing In W.A. Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 7

Latest figures show that the Labor Government in Western Australia will lose five seats, possibly eight, as a result of Saturday's elections…

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Railway Bill For Parliament

The Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 5

The Eastern Suburbs Railway Bill, has ben approved by State Cabinet and is expected to…

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R.s.p.c.a. Election by Postal Vote

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 8

Future elections of officers of the R.S.P.C.A. will be by postal voting to enable all members, including those in the country, to…

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W.A. Election Undecided Week To Clarify

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 5

PERTH, Monday.—The outcome of the State election on Saturday is likely to be in doubt for at least a week…

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Election Booklets

Tribune · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 2

AMONG booklets suitable for election periods, Current Book Distributors announces Australian Systems of Voting (1/6), Story of…

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Q'land Elections to Be Held on May 3

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 8

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The Queensland State Elections will be held on May 3. The Premier (Mr. E. M. Hanlon),…

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Rush Election Plan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 10

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The Premier (Mr. E. M. Hanlon) is expected to announce today that' the State elections will be held on May 3…

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Rush Election Plan

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 18 March 1947 · page 2

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The Premier (Mr. E. M. Hanlon) is expected to announce today that the Stats elections will be held on May 3…

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Federal Parliament Easter Adjournment

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 16

Federal Parliament will adjourn on March 28 for Easter and resume on April 16, it was decided last week…

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Federal Parliament Filmed For World Audiences

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 March 1947 · page 5

Picture films taken of the House of Representatives last week by the Department of Information will explain to world…

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