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Politics & elections, 1948

1,544 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 78

Parliament Ban on Car in Grounds

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 October 1948 · page 7

The parking of other than members' cars in the grounds of Parliament House would be prohibited…

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Parliament Ban on Car in Grounds

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 October 1948 · page 7

The parking of other than members' cars in the grounds of Parliament House would be prohibited…

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Soviet 'Not Desiring Elections'

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 October 1948 · page 6

LONDON, Friday.--Russia's conditions for agreeing to new city elections in Germany in December…

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Soviet 'Not Desiring Elections'

Daily Mirror · Friday 22 October 1948 · page 6

LONDON, Friday.--Russia's conditions for agreeing to new city elections in Germany in December…

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Late News Election of Judges

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 October 1948 · page 1

PARIS, Oct. 22 (A.A.P.). —UNO to-day re-elected four Judges to nine-year terms on the International…

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The zany touch in U.S. elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 October 1948 · page 12

THERE have been some zany touches in the U.S. elections campaign (voting day will be…

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U.S. Election Campaign Nearing End Dewey Still "Little Gentleman" Strong Words by President

Truth · Sunday 24 October 1948 · page 5

NEW YORK, Saturday.—With President Truman still snorting fire and brimstone, and Governor Dewey maintaining his role of the "nicest little gentleman" in the political…

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Little Interest In U.S. Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 3

NEW YORK, Sun. (A.A.P.).--The public seems to be apathetic towards the U.S. Presidential election on November 2, says a…

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Huge Outlay on Election in U.s

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 7

WASHIGTON, Tuesday.-- Presidential election campaign expenditures are expected to exceed £1,400,000 by the…

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Huge Outlay on Election in U.s

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Tuesday.-- Presidential election campaign expenditures are expected to exceed £1,400,000 by the…

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"Slur on Girls" Question In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 October 1948 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.— The Acting Leader of the Opposition, Mr. E. J. Harrison, to-day produced in the House…

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Candidate Has Fine Record

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1948 · page 3

Mr. Frank M. Quealey, J.P., of Fennell Street, North Parramatta, will be a candidate at the Parramatta Municipal…

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Reform Man for City Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 October 1948 · page 11

Dr. Pittar had withdrawn as a Citizens' Reform Association candidate for the City municipal elections on December 4…

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Candidates for Penrith

Nepean Times · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 4

Messrs. Harry ("Snow") Connell, who ran well in the by-election early in the year, and vivacious and genial Jack Reddan are running in double harness…

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Items of News Candidates For The Priesthood

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 3

Those desiring to enter St. Columba's College, Springwood, to study for the priesthood for the [?]chdiocese of Sydney are hereby…

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Don Iddon's New York Diary Starters and spectators grow bored as election race nears its end

The Sun · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 12

NEW YORK, Wednesday.--The Presidential election is now in the home stretch, but the horses are lagging and the weary spectators and punters are bored. Truman, whipping a tired…

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The Elections

The Leader · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 1

Another team has teen completed to face municipal electors on December 4th. Mayor Fitzpatrick of Liverpool, who did not offer himself as a…

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Lady C.p. Candidate

The Biz · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 8

Fairfield Branch of the Country Party, under the able chairmanship of Mr. P. C. Burd unanimousy chose as candidate for the Mitchell seat that indefalgable…

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No Parliament On Cup Day: Members Clash

Daily Mirror · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. -- Immediately the House of Representatives met this morning, uproar occurred following protests from the Opposition benches that Parliament was not going to sit next Tuesday -- Melbourne Cup day…

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No Parliament On Cup Day: Members Clash

Daily Mirror · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. -- Immediately the House of Representatives met this morning, uproar occurred following protests from the Opposition benches that Parliament was not going to sit next Tuesday -- Melbourne Cup day…

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