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Politics & elections, 1950

2,095 stories in Sydney's papers · page 75 of 105

"Red" Attack on Formosa Commo Idea of "Self - DEFENCE" Attempt to Block Free Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 26 July 1950 · page 6

The Communist attacks on outposts of Formosa are designed to bring about a fait accompli before the people of Formosa are afforded an opportunity of…

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Chifley Says Matter For Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 July 1950 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.— The Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. J. B. Chifley, said to-day that any further…

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Shock club elections

The Sun · Friday 28 July 1950 · page 25

After being a club selector for 25 years, veteran Northern Districts cricketer Hughie Chilvers was…

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WIZO Should Not Have Taken Part in Israel Elections

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 28 July 1950 · page 4

BUENOS AIRES (JTA): The educational and social work conducted by the WIZO in Israel was described by Mrs Hadassah…

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Election of Committees

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 28 July 1950 · page 1

The following Deputies were elected to the PRC Committee under the chairmanship of Mr H. Wolfensohn: Messrs D. J…

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Elections In Free Korea

Tribune · Saturday 29 July 1950 · page 5

PYONGYANG.—All Koreans over twenty have the right to elect and to be elected to the People’s Committees in the liberated areas of South Korea, regardless of sex, nationally, class, creed, length of residence, property or degree of education…

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The Sunday Herald. JULY 30, 1950 City Plan Must Come Before Parliament

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 30 July 1950 · page 2

MORE than five years have now elapsed since the Cumberland County Council was set up to plan the…

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Decision on Union Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 2 August 1950 · page 9

The Pull Court of the High Court by a majority of 4 to 1 today quashed a summons served on the…

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Decision on Union Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 2 August 1950 · page 9

The Full Court of the High Court by a majority of 4 to 1 today quashed a summons served on the…

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Decision on Union Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 2 August 1950 · page 9

The Full Court of the High Court by a majority of 4 to 1 today quashed a summons served on the…

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Election To Be Tested

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 August 1950 · page 5

A challenge to the Darlinghurst poll which resulted in the election of Mr. Finnan, Minister for…

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Election To Be Tested

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 August 1950 · page 5

A challenge to the Darlinghurst poll which resulted in the election of Mr. Finnan, Minister for…

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Court Challenge On Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 August 1950 · page 5

A petition challenging the election of the Minister for Labour and Social Services Mr. F. J. Finnan, as…

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Danish Elections

The Sun · Thursday 10 August 1950 · page 38

COPENHAGEN, Thursday.-- The Danish Parliament will be dissolved on September 4, and general elections will be…

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British Parliament called to discuss defence

The Sun · Saturday 12 August 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday.--The British Cabinet last night recalled both Houses of Parliament to meet on September 12--a month earlier than scheduled--to discuss the defence situation. The decision came after a…

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U.K. Govt. recalls Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 13 August 1950 · page 2

LONDON, Sat.--Cabinet last night recalled Parliament to discuss defence…

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Defence Debate Planned U.K. Parliament Summoned To Meet Month Earlier Minister's Hint On Exports Plan For Control Of Meat

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 13 August 1950 · page 5

The State Prices Ministers at their talks in Perth late this month will consider asking the Federal…

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Parliament Must Meet Sooner Says Churchill

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.--In letters they despatched to the Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee) yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Churchill) Liberal leader (Mr. Clement Davies) asked that Par…

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Parliament Must Meet Sooner Says Chruchill

Daily Mirror · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.--In letters they despatched s to the Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee) yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Churchill) and the Liberal leader (Mr. Clement Davies) asked that…

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State Parliament to Meet Sept. 12

The Sun · Monday 14 August 1950 · page 1

State Parliament will meet for its Budget session on September 12, the Premier (Mr. McGirr) announced…

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