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Politics & elections, 1954

1,300 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 65

Quick Election of Royal N.s.w. Bowls Officials

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 25 July 1954 · page 39

The annual meeting of the Royal New South Wales Bowling Association last Thursday night was the shortest on record, finishing within the hour. Main purpose of the…

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New Candidate for Senate Poll

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 July 1954 · page 15

The chairman of the Sydney County Council (Cr. H. F. Jensen) is to seek election to the Senate. He said last night…

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Big election win for progressives

Tribune · Wednesday 28 July 1954 · page 11

NATIONAL Front candidates in an election held a few days ago in the Menado District (Celebes) won a big majority of seats in the Council…

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21st Commonwealth Parliament Meets on Wednesday Leaders facing rumblings of discontent

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 22

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The 21st Commonwealth Parliament will sit in Canberra next week after a traditional opening by the Governor-General (Sir William Slim). There has been a recess of several months, during which there…

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21st Commonwealth Parliament Meets on Wednesday Leaders facing rumblings of discontent

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 22

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The 21st Commonwealth Parliament will sit in Canberra next week after a traditional opening by the Governor-General (Sir William Slim). There has been a recess of several months, during which there…

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21st Commonwealth Parliament Meets on Wednesday Leaders facing rumblings of discontent

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 22

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The 21st Commonwealth Parliament will sit in Canberra next week after a traditional opening by the Governor-General (Sir William Slim). There has been d recess of several months, during which there…

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21st Commonwealth Parliament Meets on Wednesday Leaders facing rumblings of discontent

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 22

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The 21 st Commonwealth Parliament will sit in Canberra next week after a traditional opening by the Governor-General (Sir William Slim). There has been a recess of several months, during which there…

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21st Commonwealth Parliament Meets on Wednesday Leaders facing rumblings of discontent

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 22

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The 21st Commonwealth Parliament will sit in Canberra next week after a traditional opening by the Governor-General (Sir William Slim). There has been a recess of several months, during which there…

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THE 21st Comm0nwealth Parliament Meets on Tuesday Leaders facing rumblings of discontent

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 22

CANBERRA,Thurs.-- The 21st Commonwealth Parliament will sit in Canberra next week after a traditional opening by the Governor-General (Sir William Slim). There has been d recess of several months, during which there…

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THE 21st Commonwealth Parliament Meets on Tuesday Leaders facing rumblings of discontent

Daily Mirror · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 22

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The 21st Commonwealth Parliament will sit in Canberra next Week after a traditional opening by the Governor-General (Sir William Slim). There has been a recess of several months, during which there…

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Candidate for year's "worst

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 5

THE advertising boys have called "The River of No Return" the love battle of the century…

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F.s.a.branch Elections

The Land · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 19

Recent elections of F.S.A. branch officers resulted:—Forbes: President, Mr. J. D. Cannon; vice-pres.,…

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“Y” Conference Election of Officers

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 9

Mr. S. D. Einfeld was reelected President of the Australian Federation. Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J…

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New Parliament Opens On

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 August 1954 · page 4

CANBERRA, Sunday.— The first session of the new Federal Parliament since the Menzies Government was…

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French Premier's Test In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 August 1954 · page 3

PARIS, Aug. 2 (A.A.P.) —The French Premier, M. Pierre Mendes-France, is preparing to-day for his first…

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Parliament Opens Capital en fete today

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 4 August 1954 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--Canberra is packed with visitors for today's opening of the 21st…

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Parliament Opens Capital en fete today

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 4 August 1954 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--Canberra is packed with visitors for today's opening of the 21st…

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Women's News and Gossip Bright hats at today's opening of Parliament

The Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1954 · page 33

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--At the solemn opening of the 21st Commonwealth Parliament today women wore gay hats to enliven their dark frocks and suits…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, August 4, 1954 a New Parliament and New Perils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 August 1954 · page 2

Summoned for a late winter session opening to-day, members of the Commonwealth Parliament must…

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Move For Elections In Syria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 August 1954 · page 2

EVERY effort is being made in Syria to speed up the passage through Parliament of amendments…

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