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Politics & elections, 1954

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, August 25, 1954 Work for the State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 August 1954 · page 2

After the formal opening to-day, the State Parliament will adjourn for a week, and then begin its only real…

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N.Z. Election On November 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 August 1954 · page 4

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday (A.A.P.-Reuter).— The Prime Minister, Mr. Sidney Holland, to-night…

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Parliament Opened

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 6

THE GOVERNOR'S daughter, MRS. RUSSELL NASH, being escorted into the…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday a report was tabled and debated on recent allegations about aircraft parts made…

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Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 1

The Governor, Lieutenant-General Sir John Northcott, leaving State Parliament House after opening the session yesterday. The Usher of the Black Rod, Mr. E. Shaw, is walking in front of him…

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Opening of State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 1

THE GOVERNOR (Sir John Northcott) entering Parliament House yesterday to open State Parliament. The Usher of the Black Rod (Mr. E. Shaw) left, greeted the Governor…

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Sir Arthur Ill in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wed.--The Treasurer (Sir Arthur Fadden) became slightly ill in the House of Representatives today…

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Penrith Sch. of Arts Election of Committee

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of Penrith School of Arts was held at the institute on Thursday evening to receive the…

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Churchmen Postpone Elections Staff Correspondent and A.a.p

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 August 1954 · page 3

NEW YORK, August 25. —The Assembly of the World Council of Churches yesterday agreed to consider…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 August 1954 · page 2

The House of Representatives yesterday agreed to a motion referring to the Public Works Committee for investigation and…

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Parliament And Foreign Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 August 1954 · page 2

It must be hoped that the Federal Opposition will reconsider its refusal to nominate members for the…

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Letters to Editor Parliament on the Air Dullness Of Routine Broadcasts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 August 1954 · page 2

Sir,—In his speech in the Federal House of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. H. B. Turner, referring to the poor…

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Only One Candidate

The Land · Friday 27 August 1954 · page 16

TOOWOOMBA: The only nominee for the office of general president of the Queensland Grain…

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Parliament On The Air

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 August 1954 · page 2

Sir,—Perhaps if we heard less we would think more of Parliament. The strange cacophony of sound and fury that…

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Parliament On The Air

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 August 1954 · page 2

Sir,—Mr. Geoffrey Evans in your columns last Friday has misrepresented my statements in Federal Parliament…

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Master Builders' Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 August 1954 · page 15

The Master Builders' Association of New South Wales, has elected Mr. K. C. McGregor president…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 2

The House of Representatives yesterday continued the debate on the Budget and on the amendment moved by the…

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Parliament Uproar Over Budget

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wed. -- The House of Representatives was in an uproar for half an hour last night while Mr. Chambers (Lab.,…

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Parliament On The Air

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 2

Sir,—If, as, stated by Mr. H. B. Turner ("Herald," August 30), I misrepresented Mr. Turner's remarks in Federal…

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Parliament Uproar Over Budget

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 1 September 1954 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wed. -- The House of Representatives was in an uproar for half an hour last night while Mr. Chambers (Lab.,…

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