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Politics & elections, 1949

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Political Ins and Outs These pitfalls lie ahead for Labor before the elections

The Sun · Sunday 2 January 1949 · page 22

This time last year I wrote on this page that some experts thought the Chifley Government was sliding downhill so fast a political miracle would be needed to save it in 1949. Quite a few realistic Labor members agreed…

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Snap Elections Tipped in U.k

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 January 1949 · page 4

LONDON, Sun. (A.A.P.).--Britain's political parties are preparing for a "snap" general election this year, says the Sunday Dispatch…

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Federal Election Year Workers' Opportunity of Ballot Box

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 5 January 1949 · page 2

The year 1949 will be a strenuous one for Labor politically. As the Federal Parliamentary elections will possibly be held towards the end of the year, anti-Labor forces, both inside…

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Communists Win Ironworkers’ Union Elections

Tribune · Wednesday 5 January 1949 · page 3

BY a three to one majority, Sydney Metropolitan branch of the Ironworkers’ Union has elected a new Communist…

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Menzies tips big fight at 1949 elections

The Sun · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 13

PERTH, Thursday.--The 1949 Federal election fight would be tremendous, the Opposition Leader (Mr. Menzies) said today…

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Hollway May Move for Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wed.--The Victorian Premier (Mr. Hollway) said to-night that he would move for a general election if negotiations for a union…

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Election Talk in Victoria

Daily Mirror · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. --Forecasts of an election in Victoria because of rumors of the likelihood of…

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Election Talk in Victoria

Daily Mirror · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. --Forecasts of an election in Victoria because of rumors of the likelihood of…

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Election Talk in Victoria

Daily Mirror · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. --Forecasts of an election in Victoria because of rumors of the likelihood of…

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Election Talk in Victoria

Daily Mirror · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. --Forecasts of ah election in Victoria because of rumors of the likelihood of…

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Hint of Early Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Hollway, said to-day that, if necessary, he would seek an early State election as a counter to any…

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Election Plans in Victoria

Daily Mirror · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- The Victorian Liberal Party will contest all seats, country and…

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Election Plans in Victoria

Daily Mirror · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- The Victorian Liberal Party will contest all seats, country and…

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Ready For Elections: Mr. Menzies

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1949 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sunday. —"I am in fine shape for election year," said the Federal Opposition…

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"Potato march" on Parliament

The Sun · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 2

Greengrocers and some trade officials will march to Parliament House at 10 am tomorrow to demand a new…

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Cobar By-election

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 2

State Labor Party executive will call nominations shortly for the Cobar preselection, made necessary by…

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By-election for Cobar

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 3

The Labor Party is regarded as certain to win the Cobar seat in the State by-election which will be…

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By-election for Cobar

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 12

The Labor Party is regarded as certain to win the Cobar seat in the State by-election which will be…

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By-election for Cobar

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 12

The Labor Party is regarded as certain to win the Cobar seat in the State by-election which will be…

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By-election for Cobar

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 January 1949 · page 3

The Labor Party is regarded as certain to win the Cobar seat in the State by-election which will be…

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