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Politics & elections, 1954

1,300 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 65

Pensioners Might Swing Elections, Says Withall

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 6

CANBERRA, Wed. -- The pensioners' vote might determine the elections, the Federal Director of the Associated Chamber of Manufacturers (Mr. Latham Withall) says in his "Canberra Letter."…

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Pensioners Might Swing Elections, Says Withall

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 6

CANBERRA, Wed. -- The pensioners' vote might determine the elections, the Federal Director of the Associated Chamber of Manufacturers (Mr. Latham Withall) says in his "Canberra Letter."…

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Speeches from the Election Front P.M. Claims Credit on Homes

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 5

WYONG, Wed.--Australia today was a profitable enterprise, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) told the crowd of 700 at Wyong last night…

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"Resignation" of Labour Candidate

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 2

"It is misleading to say that Mr. Bowd, Federal Labour candidate for Mitchell, has resigned from the teaching service," said…

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Leaders keep election battle moving Dr. Evatt, out of schedule, thanks a P.C.

The Sun · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.-- Opposition Leader Dr. Evatt thanked a police constable last night for allowing him to hold an unscheduled…

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Federal election campaign speeches P.M. Cheered on Home Plan

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 9

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) was cheered yesterday on the Government's new housing policy…

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Election Speeches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 2

Sir,—The policy speech and other election statements of Dr. Evatt have one outstanding quality, irrespective of…

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Candidate Appeals For Social Justice

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

The Commonwealth Government's financial policy had inflicted unnecessary hardship and suffering on…

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Speeches from the Election Front "Great Future" for Australia

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs. -- Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) got such an enthusiastic reception in Boxhill last night that he was forced to hold an impromptu meeting for 200 people who could not get into the hall…

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Speeches from the Election Front "Great Future" for Australia

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs. -- Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) got such an enthusiastic reception in Boxhill last night that he was forced to hold an impromptu meeting for 200 people who could not get into the hall…

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Election Meetings Today & TONIGHT Labor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 13

The Lord Mayor (Ald. P. D. Hills) and Mr. W. J. Geraghty, Kincumber Picture Theatre, 7.45 p.m…

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Speeches from the Election Front "Great Future'' for Australia

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs. -- Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) got such an enthusiastic reception in Boxhill last night that he was forced to hold an impromptu meeting for 200 people who could not get into the hall…

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Speeches from the Election Front "Great Future" for Australia

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs. -- Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) got such an enthusiastic reception in Boxhill last night that he was forced to hold an impromptu meeting for 200 people who could not get into the hall…

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Election Meetings Today & TONIGHT Labor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 13

The Lord Mayor (Ald. P. D. Hills) and Mr. W. J. Geraghty, Kincumber Picture Theatre, 7.45 p.m…

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Speeches from the Election Front "Great Future" for Australia

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs. -- Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) got such an enthusiastic reception in Boxhill last night that he was forced to hold an impromptu meeting for 200 people who could not get into the hall…

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Election Meetings Today & TONIGHT Labor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 13

The Lord Mayor (Ald. P. D. Hills) and Mr. W. J. Geraghty, Kincumber Picture Theatre, 7.45 p.m…

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Election Meetings Tonight Labor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 13

The Lord Mayor (Ald. P. D. Hills) and Mr. W. J. Geraghty, Kincumber Picture Theatre, 7.45 p.m…

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Speeches from the Election Front "Great Future" for Australia

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs.-- Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) got such an enthusiastic reception in Boxhill last night that he was forced to hold an impromptu meeting for 200 people who could not get into the hall…

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Speeches from the Election Front "Great Future" for Australia

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thurs. -- Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) got such an enthusiastic reception in Boxhill last night that he was forced to hold an impromptu meeting for 200 people who could not get into the hall…

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Election Meetings Today & TONIGHT Labor

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 13

The Lord Mayor (Ald. P. D. Hills) and Mr. W. J. Geraghty, Kincumber Picture Theatre, 7.45 p.m…

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