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Politics & elections, 1953

1,681 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 85

Election Meetings

Daily Mirror · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 6

The following election meetings will be held tonight: LABOR: Cronulla, Cecil…

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Gippsland Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday.— Labour and the Country Party are the only contestants in the by-election for the Gippsland…

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State Election Campaign Enters Last Fortnight

Truth · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 8

With the State elections only a fortnight off, Liberal and Labor candidates were out in force yesterday addressing meetings in key electorates. Organisers for both parties claimed the best…

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Triangular North Sydney Election Contest

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 3

WITH the State elections only a fortnight away candidates were out in force…

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Around The State Election Hustings Bitter Battle Looming In Albury Electorate Challenge by Labour By a Special Reporter

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 6

WAGGA, Saturday.—One of the bitterest battles of the State general election campaign is now brewing up in the Albury electorate, where Labour's…

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Lurid dodger in election

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 2

LURIDLY phrased pamphlets attacking Transport Minister Sheahan are circulating in Yass and Canberra. The pamphlets were…

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Labor's Attack on Geraghty Election warms up

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 7

MR. J. L. GERAGHTY, MLA for North Sydney, had "ratted" on the Labor Party, Mr. C. W. Anderson, MLC, said yesterday…

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£19,000,000 bungle says Treatt Election Speeches

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 6

In five years the State Labor Government had incurred losses of £19,000,000 on railway, tram, and bus services, Opposition Leader Treatt said at an election meeting yesterday. "All this money has…

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Poll close, both Parties confident Election Hopes of Leaders

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 7

The Premier (Mr. Cahill) said yesterday reports from all parts of the State indicated Labor's return to power in the State…

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Caution Advised on Autumn Double Fancied Cup Candidates Already In Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 24

It is just a waste of time at the moment discussing prospects on the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. A great many things will happen between now and the big races, April 4 and 6, respectively…

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Latest Information on State Election Front Cahill's Death Duty Promise Govt. May Have Act Reviewed

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Cahill) today said that, if it could be proved that the Stamp Duties Act was causing capital to leave New South Wales, his Government would review it. He told the annual Federal convention of the…

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Latest Information on State Election Front Cahill's Death Duty Promise Govt. May Have Act Reviewed

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Cahill) today said that, if it could be proved that the Stamp Duties Act was causing capital to leave New South Wales, his Government would review it. He told the annual Federal convention of the…

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Caution Advised on Autumn Double Fancied Cup Candidates Already In Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 24

It is just a waste of time at the moment discussing prospects on the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. A great many things will happen between now and the big races, April 4 and 6, respectively…

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Caution Advised on Autumn Double Fancied Cup Candidates Already In Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 24

If is just a waste of time at the moment discussing prospects on the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. A great many things will happen between now and the big races, April 4 and 6, respectively…

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Latest Information on State Election Front Party Chiefs Step Up Drives Second Country Tour By Cahill

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

With only 12 more days before the State general election, party leaders are intensifying their campaigns throughout the State. The Premier (Mr. Cahill), who has already completed…

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Caution Advised on Autumn Double Fancied Cup Candidates Already In Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 24

It is just a waste of time at the moment discussing prospects on the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. A great many things will happen between now and the big races, April 4 and 6, respectively…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →

Caution Advised on Autumn Double Fancied Cup Candidates Already In Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 24

It is just a waste of time at the moment discussing prospects on the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. A great many things will happen between now and the big races, April 4 and 6, respectively…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →

Caution Advised on Autumn Double Fancied Cup Candidates Already In Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 24

It is just a waste or time at the moment discussing prospects on the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. A great many things will happen between now and the big races, April 4 and 6, respectively…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →

Latest Information on State Election Front Party Chiefs Step Up Drives Second Country Tour By Cahill

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

With only 12 more days before the State general election, party leaders are intensifying their campaigns throughout the State. The Premies (Mr. Cahill) who has already completed…

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Latest Information on State Election Front Cahill's Death Duty Promise Govt. May Slave Act Reviewed

Daily Mirror · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Cahill) today said that, if it could be proved that the Stamp Duties Act was causing capital to leave New South Wales, his Government would review it. He told the annual Federal convention of the…

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