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Politics & elections, 1948

1,544 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 78

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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Elections sénatoriales du 7 novembre. La Representation Des Francais De L'etranger

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 1

Nous relevons dans "La France Australe" la nouvelle de l'adoption, par l'Assemblée Nationale, du projet de loi fixant les modalités d'élection…

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Talk of the Town Election Advertising

The Observer · Friday 29 October 1948 · page 12

Candidates for the forthcoming Shire Elections are requested to book their advertising space with “The Observer” wee in advance, as the…

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Parliament Not To Sit On Cup Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 October 1948 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday.— Mr. H. L. Anthony (C.P., N.S.W.) and Mr. J. P. Abbott (C.P., N.S.W.)…

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Changes in Names Election Motives To the Editor of the "Herald."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 October 1948 · page 2

Sir,—The decision of Federal Labour Caucus to interchange the names of certain of the proposed new electorates evidently…

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U.S. Election Near Climax Flares, Bells, Confetti In Final Rallies

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 October 1948 · page 3

NEW YORK, Fri. -- A torchlight parade blazing with 5000 torches will wind up Governor Dewey's presidential election campaign when he speaks…

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A.L.P. Faces Election "Rebellion" Major Fight Likely Over Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 7

Labor Party members yesterday predicted a major fight between rank- and-file members and the State executive of the A.L.P. on candidates for…

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Dictatorship Charges In U.S. Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 2

The Presidential election campaign, warming up for the vote on Tuesday, has reached a point where various candidates are comparing each other to Hitler…

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Election Eve Nightmare

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 2

Candidates in the United States Presidential elections, to be held to-morrow, have been accusing each other of being potential dictators, and comparing each other to Hitler…

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Poll campaign ends in U.S.; candidates relax

The Sun · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 5

NEW YORK, Sunday. -- With speechmaking and campaigning over, Democrat and Republican Presidential candidates relaxed today in their rural retreats. The American people are…

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Candidates Finish Tiring U.S. Tours

Daily Mirror · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Monday.--The tumult and shouting of the 25,000,000-dollar Presidential election campaign died away last night and the candidates left their cases with…

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Election Gone To Heads

Daily Mirror · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 3

POLITICS have gone to the heads of many Americans as the Presidential election looms. Pretty…

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News In Brief Country Seats Liberal Party Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 3

The closing date for Liberal Party nominations for selection as candidates in all N.S.W. country electorates for the next…

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Dewey "Sure" Of Election Win

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 6

NEW YORK, Mon.--Twenty-four hours before polling begins in the Presidential election, Governor Dewey is still confidently expected to win…

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Liberal Party Election Plans

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 9

The Liberal Party has extended the nomination date for candidates for selection in New South Wales country…

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Commos' Petticoat Parade Flapper "Housewives" at Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 November 1948 · page 7

The official mouthpiece of the Communist Party complains that the Transport Minister, Mr. O'Sullivan, refused to receive their deputation of "housewives" (their own…

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Shocking Misrepresentation by Daily Press Outrageous Attacks on Labor Representatives in Parliament Brazen Lies Exposed and Answered

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 November 1948 · page 6

The deplorable mess into which day-lie newspaper administration has sunk was further demonstrated last week by the reaction of the press to Mr. Chifley's announcement in Parliament that Senator O'Flaherty had been misreported respecting his speech in…

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Upper House By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 November 1948 · page 1

The Acting Premier, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, last night[?] announced that the Legislative Council by-election to fill the…

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Slight Swing to Truman Election Eve Survey From Our Staff Correspondent and A.A.P.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 November 1948 · page 3

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.—A moderate swing towards President Truman in the last days of the Presidential campaign is expected to reduce Mr…

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Shock Election in U.S. Truman, Dewey In Neck And Neck Race Split May Be Vital

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 3 November 1948 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--President Truman has surprised by running a neck and neck race with Mr. Thomas Dewey for the Presidency…

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