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Politics & elections, 1954

1,300 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 65

Federal Election campaign Evatt pledges social service rise from July 1

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 10

BURNIE, Mon.--A Labor Government would pay its promised social service increases from July 1, the Leader of the Opposition (Dr. Evatt) said tonight…

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Federal election campaign speeches Lowest tax in Aust.: cut pledge

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Mon.--Australian income tax was lower than in Britain and New Zealand, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies)…

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Why are 41 Communists (without a chance) seeking election? They aim to climb to power on the back of Labor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 8

FORTY-ONE official Communist candidates have nominated for the Federal…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were sleeted, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt)) said last night…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were elected, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) said last night…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were elected, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) said last night…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were elected, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) said last night…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were elected, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) said last night…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were elected, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) said last night…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were elected, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) said last night…

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Speeches in the Election Campaign No delay by Labor says Evatt

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 May 1954 · page 5

BURNIE, Tues.--Most of Labor's election promises would come into effect on July 1 if Labor were elected, the Federal Labor Leader (Dr. Evatt) said last night…

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“All rally on polling day”

Tribune · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 12

“IN order to obtain every vote against Menzies for unity and for the Communist candidates it will be necessary that…

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Gl workers question candidates Election round-up

Tribune · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 12

“What assistance would you be prepared to give on the following matters ... log of claims, compensation, amenities, right of entry of union officials, safety, restoration of washing time and walking time filched away by the management. ..?”…

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Election Matter

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 8

Responsibility for any references to the Federal elections in this issue is accepted by the editor W. J. Bright, 25 Kenyon Street,…

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Last Election Broadcasts On To-night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 1

Leaders of the major political parties in the Federal election will to-night make their final broadcasts…

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Election Issues... Iv This Is The Choice For Voters On

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 2

Mr. Menzies has tersely stated the choice for electors on Saturday as between "businesslike management and wildcat finance." That is both an over-simplification and, in its…

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Murder, Terror in ‘Un-supervised’ Election

Tribune · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 4

LAST week’s elections for the National Assembly in South Korea gave a grim picture of what is permitted in a poll under US-managed…

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Row over election pamphlet

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 11

Labor supporters were distributing a "character assassination" pamphlet…

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Communism a Menace, Not "Bogy" Federal election campaign speeches

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 11

PERTH, Tues. -- Communism was a real menace to Australia, the Federal Treasurer (Sir Arthur Fadden) said today…

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Federal Election Campaign Menzies attacks Labor plan to finance promises

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 9

BALLARAT, Tues.-- Labor's promises would cost £380,000,000 a year, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said today…

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