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Politics & elections, 1947

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"Elections" in Poland

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 4

NEXT Monday, January 20, 1947, is a day that should be remembered. It is the day on which "finis" will be written to the principal phase of the…

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Russia Stands Aloof From Polish Elections

The Sun · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.--The Soviet Government has rejected an American proposal that Russia should join with Britain and America in making representations to the Polish Government about the conduct of next Sunday's elections…

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Poland Tells U.S. Election Will Be Free

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 14

WASHINGTON, Thursday. -- Poland has flatly rejected U.S. charges that next Sunday's elections will be fettered and…

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Poland Tells US. Election Will Be Free

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 27

WASHINGTON, Thursday. -- Poland has flatly rejected U.S. charges that next Sunday's elections will be fettered and…

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Poland Tells U.S. Election Will Be Free

Daily Mirror · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 14

WASHINGTON, Thursday. -- Poland has flatly rejected U.S. charges that next Sunday's elections will be fettered and…

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British Protest to Poland Third Note Sent On Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Jan. 15 (A.A.P.).—Britain has presented a third Note to Poland protesting strongly against the manner in which the Polish general election campaign…

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Pre-election Terror In Poland

The Sun · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 2

WARSAW, Saturday.--On the eve of its elections, Poland's "greatest misfortune" was a terror…

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Federal Parliament to resume February 19

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 19 January 1947 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Sat.--Mr. Rosevear, Speaker of the House of Representatives, said today that the eighteenth Commonwealth Parliament will resume…

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Troops Used at Election

Truth · Sunday 19 January 1947 · page 52

WARSAW, Saturday.—More than half a million troops will maintain law and order during the Polish "free" election today…

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Dart's Dashing Tennis Display Extends Gar. Mulloy Over Five Sets Shines As Davis Cup Candidate Two Went Full Steam Ahead!

Truth · Sunday 19 January 1947 · page 14

Once again Newcastle 20-years-old colt J. Dart, astounded all by his brilliant all-round play and by his plucky attacks on American Davis Cup player G. Mulloy in their National Singles Title round at…

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Armored cars in Poland's election

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1947 · page 5

WARSAW, Saturday. ARMORED cars patrol the streets on Poland's election-eve,…

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El Grandee's Challenge Doubt Cragsman may be stable's only candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 19 January 1947 · page 13

Although El Grandee was beaten only half a head by Pearler in the Flying Handicap (6f.) at Canterbury yesterday, he is a doubtful starter in the Challenge Stakes (6f.) at…

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"Only 21 Candidates In Prison In Poland"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Jan. 19 (A.A.P.).—There were only 21 Polish Peasant Party (opposition) candidates in prison, said the Polish vice-Minister for Public Security, Mr. Roman Romkowski, at a Press…

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Election Terrorism in Poland Armored Cars Patrol Streets

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday.--The Polish elections were held today in an atmosphere of terrorism and assassination. Government and Opposition leaders, in…

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Voters Intimidated Polish Election Allegation Protest by Opposition

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 3

WARSAW, Monday.--Many electors who took port in Poland's general election yesterday declare they were given a grim alternative to voting for…

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Voters Intimidated Polish Election Allegation Protest by Opposition

Daily Mirror · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 3

Monday.--Many electors who took part in Poland's general election yesterday declare they were given a grim alternative to voting for…

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Next Sittings of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday.—Dates on which the Commonwealth Parliament will reassemble were gazetted to-night. The House of Representatives…

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Big Upset in Miners’ Election

Tribune · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 1

The ALP Industrial Group nominee for general president the Miners’ Federation, Mr. E. Wallwork, has failed to secure…

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Polish Govt's Big Win 10 To 1 Vote Margin 138 Killed in Election

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 3

WARSAW, Tuesday.--In a war- like atmosphere, the Government bloc appears to have gained a sweeping victory in the Polish elections…

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Polish Govt's Big Win Early Voting Margin Of 10 To 1 138 Killed in Election

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 3

WARSAW, Tuesday.--In a war- like atmosphere, the Government bloc appears to have gained a sweeping victory in the Polish elections…

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