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Politics & elections, 1948

1,544 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 78

Conservatives Win Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 4

LONDON, Friday--With a majority of 11,664 the Conservative Party has retained the North Croydon seat…

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Conservatives Win Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 4

LONDON, Friday.--With a majority of 11,664 the Conservative Party has retained the North Croydon seat…

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Conservative Win At By-election Staff Correspondent and A.A.P.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1948 · page 3

LONDON, March 12.— The Conservative candidate, Mr. F. W. Harris, won the North Croydon by-election…

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Election in Korea Uno Committee Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 March 1948 · page 3

NEW YORK, March 12 (A.A.P.).—The Associated Press correspondent in Seoul (Korea) says that the United…

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Arthur Augustus Calwell Candidate for Leadership

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 13 March 1948 · page 7

The Wild Man of Caucus hasn't become tame. But he's more experienced, and he has tasted success. Here is told the story of his great struggles with John Curtin. They were turbulent and strenuous…

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Size of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1948 · page 2

Sir,—The case for an enlarged Parliament rests upon two assumptions: (a) That the duties and functions of a member of…

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Why Casey Went to England Money for Elections Sought

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 March 1948 · page 3

Although Liberal M.P.'s profess that they wish to help Great Britain and are anxious about the sterling position, they have…

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Brisbane March Carefully Planned Hanlon's Statement In Parliament Close Watch Kept on Reds

Daily Mirror · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--The Premier (Mr. Hanlon) told the Legislative Assembly today that yesterday's attempt to organise a march from the…

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Abolition Of Federal Parliament Is Suggested

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 10

To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler." Sir.—As there is a good deal being written in the papers regarding the creation of new States, and the…

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Preparations for Election of Chief Rabbi

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 8

LONDON, Feb. 15th. (JTA). The second meeting of the delegates to the Chief Rabbinate Conference called to consider questions appertaining to the office of Chief Rabbi and preparations for the elections of a Chief Rabbi, were adjourned for a week, because…

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Support Your Local Surf Girl Candidate. Cronulla Open Sailing Club

The Observer · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 4

We had to call the race off last Sunday when the wind dropped. Eleven boats turned up in the pouring rain, where a very wet start was…

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Vic. Parliament to Debate Reds Alleged Education Dept. Activities Decision by State Premier

Daily Mirror · Saturday 20 March 1948 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Saturday.--The State Government intends to provide an opportunity for a full-dress debate on alleged Communist activities in the…

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Labor Wins in By-election Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 21 March 1948 · page 1

Labor easily held Melbourne Province of the Victorian Legislative Council at the by-election held today…

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Election riots in Italy

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 21 March 1948 · page 1

LONDON, Sat. -- Election riots broke out in Italy yesterday. One man was killed and 10 people were…

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Women In Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 6

IF we are to have a larger Parliament, more women should be included. Their presence may restrain some…

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Women In Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 6

IF we are to have a larger Parliament, more women should be included. Their presence may restrain some…

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Women In Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 6

IF we are to have a larger Parliament, more women should be included. Their presence may restrain some…

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Women In Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 6

IF we are to have a larger parliament, more women should be included. Their presence may restrain some…

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Women In Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 6

IF we are to have a larger Parliament, more women should be included. Their presence may restrain some…

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Women In Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 6

IF we are to have a larger Parliament, more women should be included. Their presence may restrain some…

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