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Politics & elections, 1947

1,727 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 87

Election Gains by Communists Waterside Ballot

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 4

Communists have made substantial gains at the annual election of the Sydney branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation…

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Communist Elected to Council in By-election

Truth · Sunday 20 July 1947 · page 64

Communist nominee, Mr. P. B. A. Levelle, was elected as an alderman at the Redfern Council by-election last night. The vacancy followed the…

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Parliament Needs Greater Power Over Govt. Officials

The Sun · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 8

Extension of the functions of Parliament to increase its power to oversee official departments, was urged by Mr. Allan Fraser, MHR, in an address to the Constitutional Club at the Trocadero today. Six suggestions made by Mr…

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Selection Of Liberal Candidates

Daily Mirror · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 7

Revolutionary changes in the method of selection of candidates for parliamentary seats are expected to be made at a…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Musicale, Tea Party For Queen Candidate

Daily Mirror · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 23

MEET and greet many personalities at the musicale and afternoon tea party to be held at Princes at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Hal Lashwood will compere. PROCEEDS are to benefit Margaret…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Musicale, Tea Party For Queen Candidate

Daily Mirror · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 23

MEET and greet many personalities at the musicale and afternoon tea party to be held at Princes at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Hal Lashwood will compere. PROCEEDS are to benefit Margaret…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Musicale, Tea Party For Queen Candidate

Daily Mirror · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 23

MEET and greet many personalities at the musicale and afternoon tea party to be held at Princes at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Hal. Lashwood will compere. PROCEEDS are to benefit Margaret…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Musicale, Tea Party For Queen Candidate

Daily Mirror · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 23

MEET and greet many personalities at the musicale and afternoon tea party to be held at Princes at 3 p.m. tomorrow, Hal Lashwood will compere. PROCEEDS are to benefit Margaret…

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Welfare Worker's Diary Musicale, Tea Party For Queen Candidate

Daily Mirror · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 23

MEET and greet many personalities at the musicale and afternoon tea party to be held at Princes at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Hal Lash wood will compere. PROCEEDS are to benefit Margaret…

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U.K. Elections Might Be Held Early

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 19

LONDON, Tuesday.--Reports are current in political circles that the Labor Government is preparing for a possible general election within the next few months, perhaps in…

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For Scout Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 6

A sports day and fete, to be held on Saturday at "Digby," the home of Mrs. Fletcher; Baulkham Hills (opposite Chelsea Avenue), will be officially opened…

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Local Government Elections Compulsory Voting to be Introduced

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 4

Voting will be compulsory at all municipal elections, under a bill approved last week by the New South Wales Cabinet. The…

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Waiving an Election

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 1

Council decided to ask the Minister for Local Government to allow it to refrain from holding a by-election to fill the vacancy due to the death of…

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Play For Spastic Centre Candidate

The Sun · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 8

The candidature of MISS JUDY ALDRITT, Spastic Centre's entry in the United Charities. Miss 1947 Quest…

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British Economy Near Crisis Big Slump On Stock Exchange Gen. Election May Be Held

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday.--With Britain's economic position nearing a crisis, millions of pounds were knocked off prices of stocks and shares yesterday, according to the…

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Candidate Promised Support

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 14

Hurstville Child Care Committee is sponsoring the candidature of Mrs. Jean Horner and her son, Bruce Victor, in the…

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Candidate Promised Support

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 14

Hurstville Child Care Committee is sponsoring the candidature of Mrs. Jean Horner and her son, Bruce Victor, in the…

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Candidate Promised Support

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 14

Hurstville Child Care Committee is sponsoring the candidature of Mrs. Jean Horner and her son, Bruce Victor, in the…

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Candidate Promised Support

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 14

Hurstville Child Care Committee is sponsoring the candidature of Mrs. Jean Horner and her son. Bruce Victor, in the…

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Candidate Promised Support

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 14

Hurstville Child Care Committee is sponsoring the candidature of Mrs. Jean Horner and her son, Bruce Victor, in the…

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