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Politics & elections, 1951

1,798 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 90

A quelques mois des elections generales M. Queuille forme un cabinet de transition

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

Le Docteur Henri Queuille, désigné par le President de la République — pour la seconde fois depuis la démission du Cabinet Pleven — pour former un nouveau ministére, s'est présenté samedi devant l'Assemblée Nationale. Par 359 voix contre 205, l'investiture…

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Government Would Fight Election On Issue Of Communism By Our Canberra Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 2

If the Prime Minister announces, a general election, it will be fought by the Government Parties on the issue of Communism, with the Labour Party trying to…

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Early Dissolution of Parl. T. EXPECTED Govt. Planning Snap Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.--The Governor-General (Mr. McKell) has been asked to reply by Monday "at the latest," to the Government's request for a double dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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Early Dissolution of Parlt. Expected Govt. Planning Snap Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.-- The Governor-General (Mr. McKell) has been asked to reply by Monday "at the latest," to the Government's request for a double dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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Early Dissolution of Parlt. Expected Govt. Planning Snap Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.--The Governor-General (Mr. McKell) has been asked to asked by Monday ''at the latest," to the Goverment's request for a double dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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Early Dissolution of Parlt. Expected Govt. Planning Snap Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.--The Governor-General (Mr. McKell) has been asked to reply by Monday "at the latest," to the Government's request for a double dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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Early Dissolution of Parlt. Expected Govt. Planning Snap Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.--The Governor-Genaral. (Mr. 'McKell) has been asked to reply by Monday "at the latest," to the Government's request for a double dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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Early Dissolution of Parlt. Expected Govt. Planning Snap Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA Friday.--The Governor-General (Mr. McKell) has been asked to reply by Monday, "at the latest to the Government's request for a double dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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Early Dissolution of Parlt. Expected Govt. Planning Snap Election

Daily Mirror · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.--The Governor-General (Mr. McKell) has been asked to reply by Monday "at the latest," to the Government's request for a double dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 2

The House of Representatives yesterday passed through its final stages the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill No. 2 which provides for…

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"Contempt of Parliament"

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 4

Mr. W. S. Kent Hughes (Lib., Vic.) moved the motion. It stated:— Any attempt by any person…

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To-day's Poll in Victoria Bendigo Vote May Lead To Election By a Staff Correspondent in Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 2

A BY-ELECTION to be held to-day for the Bendigo seat in the Victorian Legislative Council…

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Double Dissolution, Election on April 28

The Sun · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.-- Governor- General McKell has granted Prime Minister Menzies a double dissolution of Parliament on Monday. A general election will be held on April 28 and the newly- constituted Parliament will assemble…

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Election April 28

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.--In an historic interview this morning, the Governor-General (Mr. McKell) told the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) he agreed to the Government's request…

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Election April 28

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA Saturday-- In am historic interview this morning, the Governor General (Mr. McSCell) told the Prime Minister (Mr. Meiizies) he agreed to the Government's reauest…

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Election April 28

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.—In an historic interview this morning, the Governor- General (Mr. McKell) told the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) he agreed to the Government's request…

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Election April 28

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.--In an historic interview this morning, the Governor General (Mr. McKell) told the Prime Minister [?] (Mr. Menzies) he agreed to the Government's request…

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McKELL Agrees to Dissolution Order April 28 Date For Elections

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.-- In an historic interview this morning, the Governor-General (Mr. McKell) told the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) he agreed to the Government's request for a double…

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Election April 28

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.--In an historic interview this morning, the Governor General (Mr. McKell) told the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) he agreed to the Government's request…

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Fed. Election April 28: Big Fight Looming

Truth · Sunday 18 March 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.—Climaxing one of the most eventful weeks in Federal parliamentary history, the Governor-General (Mr. McKell) today sanctioned dissolution of the Commonwealth…

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