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Politics & elections, 1954

1,300 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 65

Candidates, But No Papers 300 Missed Examination

The Sun-Herald · Sunday 10 October 1954 · page 28

More than 300 technicians employed in the P.M.G. Department in Sydney could not sit for a Commonwealth examination yesterday because the papers were…

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"J" report to Parliament next week

The Sun · Tuesday 12 October 1954 · page 31

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--The Petrov Royal Commission's report on Document is expected…

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MacArthur Revival Is Likely Election Move By a Staff Correspondent in New York

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 October 1954 · page 2

PUBLICATION in New York the other day of a sensational new book about General Douglas…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 2

The House of Representatives yesterday discussed "as a matter of urgent public importance" the impact on secondary industry of…

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Renovate Sydney’s Poor Housing Lord Mayor’s Call to Parliament

Construction · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 2

In his maiden speech in the Legislative Assembly, the Lord Mayor, Ald. Hills (Lab., Phillip), said old city dwellings should be rehabilitated…

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Minority Clique won election for Menzies

Tribune · Wednesday 13 October 1954 · page 11

A SMALL minority clique within the Labor Party was responsible for the return of the Menzies…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 2

The Senate yesterday resumed consideration in committee of departmental estimates covered by the Appropriation Bill…

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Debate in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, told the House of Representatives to-day…

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Candidates for the Priesthood

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 2

Students wishing to enter St. Columba's College, Springwood, to prepare for the Priesthood in the…

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Caringbah Resident Nominates for By-Election

The Observer · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 3

Mr. W. R. Bush, popular resident of the Caringbah area, at the request of a strong local committee, has agreed to…

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Parliament FEDERAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 2

In the Senate yesterday, the Income Tax and Social Services Contribution Bill, Income Tax and Social Services Contribution…

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Tick Board Election

The Land · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 49

The term of office of the members of the Board of Tick Control will expire on December 31, and it will…

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Anti-semitism Injected Into Election

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 1

NEW YORK, Weds. Appeals to anti-Jewish prejudice and charges of bias have been reported from several parts of…

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Candidate's Fine Offer

Daily Mirror · Saturday 16 October 1954 · page 2

NEW YORK (B.U.P.).--Fred Pfister, of Allendale, New Jersey, comes into the category of unique political…

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Popular Budget Expected Fateful session for British Parliament

Truth · Sunday 17 October 1954 · page 48

LONDON, Saturday. — Both Houses of Parliament will reassemble on Tuesday. After a seven days' sitting, it is expected that Parliament will be prorogued until November 2…

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Red China appoints Sydney man to Peking Parliament Factions in Flare-up

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 17 October 1954 · page 3

Communist China has appointed a Sydney Chinese a member of its Red Parliament. The appointment has caused a sensation…

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Candidate Faces Sex Count

The Sun-Herald · Sunday 17 October 1954 · page 7

AUCKLAND, N.Z., Saturday (A.A.P.-Reuter). —A magistrate to-day refused a request to suppress…

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Liberal Move To Cut Parliament Broadcasts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 4

A motion seeking a reduction in Parliamentary broadcasts will be discussed at a State Liberal Party…

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Election: East German Style

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 3

BERLIN, Oct. 17 (A.A.P.). — Thousands of East Germans led by Communist officials queued at…

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8 Die in Jordan Elections

Daily Mirror · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 5

JERUSALEM, Monday (B.U.P.). -- Eight people were killed and 23 injured in election riots at…

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