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Politics & elections, 1952

1,643 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 83

Trot Elections

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 23

At yesterday's general meeting, Messrs. R. Allott and A. J. Booth were elected new members of the…

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Trot Elections

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 23

At yesterday's general meeting, Messrs. R. Allott and A. J. Booth were elected new members of the…

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Trot Elections

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 23

At yesterdays general meeting, Messrs. R. Allott and A. J. Booth were elected new members of the…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 2

The House of Representatives yesterday passed the Repatriation Bill. The second reading debate on the Loan (Housing) Bill was…

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The Week in Politics Catch-as-catch-can In Parliament By Our Political Correspondent In Canberra

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 28 September 1952 · page 5

FEDERAL POLITICS at present is like a hard-fought wrestling match, with the two contenders struggling desperately for a hold: The Government is trying to postpone political controversies until after October 18, date of the Flinders by-election,…

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May Election Claimed Most Likely

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 28 September 1952 · page 1

May next year was the most likely time for a general State election, despite strong pressure in…

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Election tips with the breakfast food

The Sun · Sunday 28 September 1952 · page 19

Packets of breakfast food are telling Americans how to vote in the election of President. Printed on them are pictures…

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Japs find election cards with funeral wreaths

The Sun · Sunday 28 September 1952 · page 19

Trucks festooned with banners and rosettes are cruising the streets of Japanese cities blaring how-to-vote advice for the general election on Wednesday. Candidates at the back of the…

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Jap. Election May Help Purged Leaders

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 September 1952 · page 2

TOKIO, Sat.--Japan's first national elections since the occupation, scheduled for next Wednesday, will measure the power of old leaders…

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New pressure on Cahill for early election

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 September 1952 · page 1

An influential section of State Caucus and Cabinet next week will increase pressure on Premier Cahill for an immediate State general election…

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Election Bitterness Grows In U.S.A. Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (A.A.P.).— The Democrats' Presidential candidate, Mr. Adlai…

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"No Early Election"-- Cahill

The Sun · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 3

Holding of an early State election has not been considered by the Government. Premier…

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Gullett angered by absentees from Parliament

The Sun · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 15

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--Absenteeism long been proclaimed by politicians as a crime against the nation, but, ironically, some of the lawmakers themselves insist…

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Menzies to Speak By-election In Flinders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday. —The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies will open the Government's campaign for the…

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Big T.V. Cost For Parties In U.S. Election

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 8

WASHINGTON, Tues. (B.U.P.)-- It costs more than 1000 dollars (£350…

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Big T. V. Cost For Parties In U.S. Election

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 8

WASHINGTON, Tues. (B.U.P.)--It costs more than 1000 dollars (£350…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 2

The Senate yesterday agreed to a House of Representatives amendment to the Repatriation Bill passed by both Houses…

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Cahill Disputes Election Figures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. J. J. Cahill, said in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that Labour had polled 50.25 per cent, of the votes at the 1950 election, not 43.7 as the Opposition…

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Why do we say:-- CANDIDATE

The Sun · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 13

In Ancient Rome those who were proposed for some office appointment or were…

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35 Million Japs Vote Today for 466 Candidates

The Sun · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 27

TOKIO, Wednesday. -- About 35,000,000 Japanese men and women are expected to go to the polls today in the first elections in newly-independent…

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