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Politics & elections, 1948

1,544 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 78

No election loving cup

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 9 May 1948 · page 1

At a party given for her by campaign workers last night, Mrs. Cunningham refused to…

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Upset at R.l. Tour Election

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 9 May 1948 · page 23

Mr. Harold Matthews is upset at his defeat for the position of manager of the Australian Rugby…

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Grave Issues At Stake In Korean Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 2

To-day's elections in Korea, the "Cockpit of Asia," where American influence is at grips with Soviet infiltration, may decide whether there will be war or peace in the Far East in the foreseeable…

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Clashes in Korea Prelude To Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

SEOUL, May 9 (A.A.P.-Reuter). — Thirty-nine people, including 27 Communists, were killed in…

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Election Swings Forecast Liberal Win At Coogee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

Liberal Party leaders see in their Coogee by-election victory on Saturday signs of a Labour defeat at the next Federal and State…

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By-election Fair, Says New M.L.A.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

Mr. Kevin Ellis, new member for Coogee, last night declared that the Coogee by-election…

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Money Power Won Election, Says McGIRR

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. McGirr,) said last night that money power had been able to prevail against the will of the people…

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Parties Plan for Kogarah Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

THE A.L.P. executive has instructed the Kogarah State electorate council to convene a meeting to call for nominations…

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Ellis's Victory in By-election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 2

Mr. Kevin Ellis said today he regarded his win for the Liberal Party in Saturday's by-election at Coogee as evidence of the people's repudiation of Labor's policy of Socialism…

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Bloodshed, Violence in Korean Elections Activity Of Reds

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

SEOUL, Monday.--Violence and bloodshed which have marked the bitter election campaign are expected to reach their peak when the people of…

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Southern Korea in Grip of Communist Terror Opposition To Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

SEOUL, Monday.--Communist terrorism and sabotage have flared up throughout Southern Korea. Object of the violent rioting now…

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Southern Korea in Grip of Communist Terror Opposition To Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

SEOUL, Monday.--Communist terrorism and sabotage have flared up throughout Southern Korea. Object of the violent rioting now…

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Southern Korea in Grip of Communist Terror Opposition To Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

SEOUL, Monday.--Communist terrorism and sabotage have flared up throughout Southern Korea. Object of the violent rioting now…

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Southern Korea in Grip of Communist Terror Opposition To Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

SEOUL, Monday.--Communist terrorism and sabotage have flared up throughout Southern Korea. Object of the violent rioting now…

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Southern Korea in Grip of Communist Terror Opposition To Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 1

SEOUL, Monday.--Communist terrorism and sabotage have flared up throughout Southern Korea. Object of the violent rioting now…

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Ellis's Victory in By-election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

Mr. Kevin Ellis said today he regarded his win for the Liberal Party in Saturday's by-election at Coogee as evidence of the people's repudiation of Labor's policy of Socialism…

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Ellis's Victory in By-election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

Mr. Kevin Ellis said today he regarded his win for the Liberal Party in Saturday's by-election at Coogee as evidence of the people's repudiation of Labor's policy of Socialism…

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Ellis's Victory in By-election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

Mr. Kevin Ellis said today he regarded his win for the Liberal Party in Saturday's by-election at Coogee as evidence of the people's repudiation of Labor's policy of Socialism…

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Parties Plan for Kogarah Election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

THE A.L.P. executive has instructed the Kogarah State electorate council to convene a meeting to call for nominations…

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Ellis's Victory in By-election

Daily Mirror · Monday 10 May 1948 · page 5

Mr. Kevin Ellis said today he regarded his win for the Liberal Party in Saturday's by-election at Coogee as evidence of the people's repudiation of Labor's policy of Socialism…

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