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Politics & elections, 1951

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Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 5

MARCH: The colour party in the Jubilee parade marches past Parliament House after the opening. HITCH-HIKE: The Speaker, Mr. A. G. Cameron,…

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Governor-general Opens Twentieth Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

The Governor-General, Mr. W. J. McKell (top right), opening the 20th Federal Parliament in the Senate Chamber at Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday. Members of the Cabinet are facing the camera in the front row of the Treasury benches and along the table…

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Pomp, Ceremony in Canberra Jubilee Opening Of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The 20th Commonwealth Parliament was opened to-day with pomp and pageantry to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Federation…

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Canberra Ceremony Smart Suits And Furs At Parliament Opening From Our Staff Reporter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 8

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Rain and dull, gloomy skies were ignored by the women guests at the Jubilee opening of the 20th Parliament by the Governor-General, Mr. McKell, to-day. In spite of the weather…

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Personalities at banquet for jubilee opening of Parliament World delegates attend brilliant Jubilee banquet

The Sun · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--Representatives from all parts of the world attended a brilliant Commonwealth Jubilee banquet last night at Parliament House. Cabinet Ministers and diplomats wore their…

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Canberra felt like a capital -- at last Jubilee Parliament opens with pomp, mink coats ... and the gag ... visitors from half the world watch damp ceremonial

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 8

CANBERRA, Tues. -- Today, as Australia's 20th and Jubilee Parliament opened…

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Labour Protests At Election Of President, Speaker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Labour members of the Senate and the House of Representatives protested to-day during the election of the President and the…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B.U.P.).-- A heavy Communist vote and a resurgence of…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B.U.P.). -- A heavy Communist vote and a resurgence of…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B.U.P.).-- A heavy Communist vote and a resurgence of…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B.U.P.). -- A heavy Communist vote arid a resurgence of…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B.U.P.). -- A heavy Communist vote and resurgence of…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B;U.P.). -- A heavy Communist vote and a resurgence of…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B.U.P.).-- A heavy Communist vote and a resurgence of…

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Fascist Rise In Italian Election

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

ROME, Wed. (A.P., B.U.P.). -- A heavy Communist vote and a resurgence of…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 2

The debate on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor General's speech at the opening of Parliament was commenced to-day in…

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Tribute By Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 20

As a mark of respect to the late Mr. Chifley, the Legislative Assembly this morning adjourned…

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Tribute By Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 20

As a mark of respect to the late Mr. Chifley, the Legislative Assembly this morning adjourned…

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Tribute By Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 20

As a mark of respect to the late Mr. Chifley, the Legislative Assembly this morning adjourned…

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Parliament to Adjourn

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wed.--When Parliament reassembles next Tuesday the only business will be the paying of tributes to Mr. Chifley. Both Houses will then adjourn for 24 hours…

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