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Politics & elections, 1948

1,544 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 78

Colorful Opening of Parliament

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 2

The deferred session of the 35th State Parliament was opened today in bright sunshine by the…

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Parliament Opened by State Gov

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 1

THE STATE GOVERNOR (Lt.-Gen. Northcott) arriving at Parliament House today for the opening of State…

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Parliament Opened by State Gov

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 1

THE STATE GOVERNOR (Lt.-Gen. Northcott) arriving at Parliament House today for the opening of State…

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Roar of guns-- color at opening of Parliament

The Sun · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 6

Third session of the 35th State Parliament was opened by the Governor (Lt.-Gen. John Northcott) today with colorful trappings. Main splash of color was the…

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Prices, Production, Main Problems Governor Opens Parliament Prosperity to Be Maintained

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 2

THE two main economic problems confronting the State were the need for greater production and the necessity to keep prices in proper relationship to…

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Prices, Production, Main Problems Governor Opens Parliament Prosperity to Be Maintained

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 2

THE two main economic problems confronting the State were the need for greater production and the necessity to keep prices in proper relationship to…

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Prices. Production, Main Problems Governor Open Parliament Prosperity to Be Maintained

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 2

THE two main economic problems confronting the State Were the need for greater production and the necessity to keep prices in proper relationship to…

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Candidates for City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 2

The City Progressives executive has approved a list of candidates who will oppose Labour and Reform groups in three wards in the…

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French Police; Coal Strikers Clash Men Massed ' At Pitheads "Reds' Reverse at Elections

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 5

PARIS, Tuesday.—Police and striking coalminers clashed yesterday in south-central France in the ugliest incident since the coal strike started…

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Candidates for Council

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 5

A list of candidates to oppose Labor and Reform groups in three wards in the City Council elections…

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French Police, Coal Strikers Clash Men Massed At Pitheads Reds' Reverse at Elections

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 5

PARIS Tuesday.--Police and striking coalminers clashed yesterday in south-central France in the ugliest incident since the coal strike started…

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French Police; Coal Strikers Clash Men Massed At Pitheads 'Reds' Reverse at Elections

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 19 October 1948 · page 5

PARIS, Tuesday.—Police and striking coalminers clashed yesterday in south-central France in the ugliest incident since the coal strike started…

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State Drive for Production Governor's Speech To Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 2

The Government expected the present high level of prosperity in New South Wales to be maintained, said the Governor, Lieut.-General Northcott, yesterday, when he opened the third session of the 35th State Parliament…

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Municipal Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 1

Mr. R. T. Vinnicombe, Managing Director of the MacArthur Press, of MacArthur Street, Parramatta,…

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Candidate at Parade

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 3

MRS. SHIRLEY TONKIN, semi-finalist in the 1948 Australia-wide Lovely Motherhood Quest (extreme left), with Carolyn Trenerry and sisters Sandra and Joan Hey, at a Spring Fashion Parade held by the Coogee Surf Club…

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Candidate at Parade

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 3

MRS. SHIRLEY TONKIN, semi-finalist in the 1948 Australia-wide Lovely Motherhood Quest (extreme left), with Carolyn Trenerry and sisters Sandra and Joan Hey, at a Spring Fashion Parade held by the Coogee Surf Club…

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Shire of Blacktown. Ordinary Election of Councillors

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 October 1948 · page 8

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended, and Ordinances thereunder that an…

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Hospital Finance, Elections, Etc. Important Issues at Annual Meeting

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 October 1948 · page 7

Though handicapped with many difficulties, much progress has been made at Nepean District Hospital in improving conditions and appliances…

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Election for United Area Nomination Day, November 12

Nepean Times · Thursday 21 October 1948 · page 4

The election of aldermen for the United Area of Penrith will be held on Saturday, December 4, and nomination day is Friday, November 12…

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National Council of Jewish Women Functions in Aid of Queen Candidate

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 21 October 1948 · page 10

SUNDAY, October 31 at 6.30 p.m.: Cup Carnival and Card Party at the home of Mr. arid Mrs. O. Moss, 106a Carrington Road, Randwick…

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