Guide to the [Ephemera relating to the 1946 Australian federal election campaign]

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FC13.1946

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Collection Summary

Title
[Ephemera relating to the 1946 Australian federal election campaign]
Date Range
1945 - 1946.
Collection Number
FC13.1946
Extent
1 collection
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Printed Collections

Introduction

Scope and Contents

This collection covers ephemera produced for the Australian federal election campaigns held in 1946; as well as the following by-elections: Fremantle (18 August 1945), Wimmera (9 February 1946), Henty (30 March 1946) and material for the Australian Labor Party Senate selection ballot (1 August - 1 October 1945). The collection covers mainly printed materials issued by the parties, independents and lobby groups for both Houses of Parliament. The range of ephemera includes leaflets, flyers, letters, and envelopes.

Item Descriptions

Class 1945. Australian Labor Party Senate Selection Ballot, 1 August - 1 October 1945

Series. Senate

Tangney, Dorothy, Labor, WA, 1945 (File)
Australian Labor Party (W.A. Branch) / SENATE SELECTION BALLOT... / Senator Dorothy Tangney / Solicits your support, c. 1946 (Items 1945/1) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

2 leaflets.

Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for Dorothy Tangney for Western Australia's senate seat. 2 copies.

Class 1945. Fremantle by-election, 18 August 1945

Series. House of Representatives

Beazley, Kim, Labor, Division of Fremantle, WA, 1946 (File)
FREMANTLE BY-ELECTION / HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / Vote Labor Again / KIM BEAZLEY, c. 1945 (Item 1945/2) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet describing Kim Beazley's policies. Encourages the public to vote for Kim Beazley for the House of Representatives.

Class 1946. Wimmera by-election, 9 February 1946

Series. House of Representatives

Phillips, Louis, Atokist Party, Division of Wimmera, VIC, 1946 (File)
ATOKIST PARTY / WIMMERA BY-ELECTION, c. 1946 (Item 1946/1) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer introducing the Atokist Party and Louis Phillips. Encourages the public to vote for L. Phillips.

Class 1946. Henty by-election, 30 March 1946

Series. House of Representatives

Gullett, Henry Baynton, Liberal, Division of Henty, NSW, 1946 (File)
HENTY FEDERAL BY-ELECTION / Mr. H. B. Gullett's CAMPAIGN / FINAL LIBERAL RALLY, c. 1946 (Item 1946/2) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer advertising a final Liberal rally at Caulfield Town Hall on the 29th March 1946.

Class 1946. Federal election campaign, 28 September 1946

Series. House of Representatives

Bourke, William M., Labor, Division of Fawkner, VIC, 1946 (File)
FEDERAL ELECTIONS, 1946 / WORK AND VOTE FOR / W. M. BOURKE, c. 1946 (Item 1946/3) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer outlining Bourke's policies. Also encourages the public to vote for Labor senate candidates, Albion Hendrickson, Charles Sandford, Frederick Katz and John Devlin.

Falstein, Max, Labor, Division of Watson, NSW, 1946 (File)
HOW TO VOTE LABOR / WATSON, c. 1946 (Item 1946/4) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Sydney Max Falstein for the House of Representatives and Labor senate candidates: Hon. William Ashley, James J. Arnold and William J. Large.

Harrison, Eric, Liberal, Division of Wentworth, NSW, 1946 (File)
TARGET for TODAY / Return a LIBERAL Government / IMPORTANT NOTICE OVERLEAF, c. 1946 (Items 1946/5) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

8 leaflets.

Flyer advertising meeting where Eric Harrison outlines his policies on the 11th of September 1946. Encourages the public to vote for Harrison for the House of Representatives and Liberal senate candidates the Hon Alexander Mair, the Hon Albert D. Reid and Maurice A. Fergusson. 8 copies.

TARGET for TODAY / Return a LIBERAL Government / IMPORTANT NOTICE OVERLEAF, c. 1946 (Item 1946/6) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Flyer advertising meeting where Eric Harrison outlines his policies on the 4th of September 1946. Encourages the public to vote for Harrison for the House of Representatives and Liberal senate candidates the Hon Alexander Mair, the Hon Albert D. Reid and Maurice A. Fergusson.

THE LIBERAL AND COUNTRY PARTIES' SENATE TEAM, c. 1946 (Items 1946/7) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

8 leaflets.

Leaflet highlighting that the Hon Alexander Mair, the Hon Albert D. Reid and Maurice A. Fergusson. Endorse E. J. Harrison the Liberal candidate for Wentworth. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal and country parties senate candidates Hon Alexander Mair, Hon A. D. Reid and M.A. Fergusson. 8 copies.

Haylen, Leo Edward, Labor, Division of North Sydney, NSW, 1946 (File)
HOW TO VOTE LABOR / [1] HAYLEN, Leo Edward, c. 1946 (Item 1946/8) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Leo Haylen for the House of Representatives and Labor senate candidates Hon. William Ashley, James J. Arnold and William J. Large.

Holloway, E. J. (Edward James), Labor, Division of Melbourne Ports, VIC, 1946 (File)
(BLOTTER) ELECTORS of MELBOURNE PORTS, c. 1946 (Item 1946/9) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote for E. J. Holloway to ensure good government. Also encourages the public to vote for the Labor senate candidates Albion Hendrickson, Charles Sandford, Frederick Katz and John Delvin.

ELECTORS OF MELBOURNE PORTS / The Hon. E. J. HOLLWAY, M. H. R. [1], c. 1946 (Item 1946/10) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet outlining Labor's policies and explaining the need for the referendum. Encourages the public to vote [1] E. J. Holloway for the House of Representatives and Labor senate candidates Albion Hendrickson, Charles Sandford, Frederick Katz and John Devlin.

Holt, Harold, Liberal, Division of Fawkner, VIC, 1946 (File)
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / 1946 / FAWKNER, c. 1946 (Item 1946/11) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet showing the public how to vote. Encourages the public to vote for Harold Holt for the House of Representatives. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal senate candidates Charles Brand and the Hon John Leckie and Country Party senate candidates Alexander Fraser and William Moss.

Hughes, W. M. (William Morris), Liberal, Division of North Sydney, NSW, 1946 (File)
HOW TO VOTE LIBERAL / NORTH SYDNEY ELECTORATE, c. 1946 (Items 1946/12) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyers.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote for W. M. Hughes for the House of Representatives.

Mr. W. M. Hughes' Message to the Electors of North Sydney, c. 1946 (Items 1946/13) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet, 1 envelope.

Leaflet outlining Mr Hughes' political record and encouraging the public to vote for W. M. Hughes for the House of Representatives. Originally inside an envelope addressed to "Mr & Mrs Citizen".

Keltie, Adam, Labor, Division of Gippsland, VIC, 1946 (File)
Come And Hear… / Senate LABOR Candidate / C. W. SANDFORD and Cr. Adam KELTIE, c. 1946 (Item 1946/14) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer advertising event where C. W. Sadforn and Cr. Adam Keltie will address the public. Encourages the public to vote for Adam Keltie for the House of Representatives and "yes" in the referendum.

Moran, Stan, Communist Party, Division of West Sydney, NSW, 1946 (File)
Vote [1] Stan MORAN / HERE IS YOUR MAN / NOT Just a Politician but a Fighter FOR THE PEOPLE, c. 1946 (Item 1946/15) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet introducing Stan Moran and his policies.

VOTE [1] STAN MORAN / FOR THE POOR AGAINST THE RICH, c. 1946 (Item 1946/16) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Stan Moran for the House of Representatives.

Sharkey, Lance, Communist Party, Division of Cook, NSW, 1934 (File)
HOW TO VOTE / SHARKEY, L / Communist, c. 1946 (Items 1946/17) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

3 flyers.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote [1] L. Sharkey for the House of Representatives. 3 copies.

Street, Jessie, Labor, Division of Wentworth, NSW, 1946 (File)
Mrs. Jessie Street / LABOR'S CHOICE / FOR WENTWORTH, c. 1946 (Item 1946/18) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer outlining Jessie Street's record of service. Encourages the public to vote for Jessie Street for the House of Representatives.

Ward, E. J. Labor, Division of East Sydney, NSW, 1946 (File)
YOU WILL RECEIVE THREE SEPARATE BALLOT PAPERS / HOW TO VOTE LABOR, c. 1946 (Items 1946/19) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer showing the public how to vote for Labor candidates E. J. Ward for the House of Representatives and Labor candidates Hon. William Ashley, James J. Arnold and William J. Large for the Senate. Also outlines how to vote in the referendum.

Series. Political parties

Australian Labor Party, 1946 (File)
For the FUTURE of Australia / Return the CHIFLEY Government / LABOR'S SENATE FOUR, c. 1946 (Item 1946/20) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Albion Hendrickson, Charles Sandford, Frederick Katz and John Delvin. Also encourages the public to vote yes for the referenda.

An Appeal To Women / Women of Australia: What does the Federal Election mean to you?, c. 1946 (Item 1946/21) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet outlining why women should vote for the Labor Party. Encourages the public to vote for the Labor senate candidates A. Hendrickson, C. Sandford, F. Katz and J. J. Delvin.

Communist Party (Australia), 1946 (File)
JOBS / HOMES / PEACE / Look up sister!, c. 1946 (Item 1946/22) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 booklet.

Booklet outlining the communist program. Encourages the public to vote [1] for the communist party and for Labor senate candidates.

Liberal Party of Australia, 1946 (File)
THREE YEARS?, c. 1946 (Item 1946/23) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet outlining what the Liberal party has promised if elected. Encourages the public to vote for the Liberal senate team the Hon Alexander Mair, Albert Reid and Maurice Fergusson.

THE SENATE / How to Vote / For the LIBERAL and COUNTRY PARTIES' Senate Team, c. 1946 (Items 1946/24) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

2 cards.

Cards showing the public how to vote for the Liberal and Country parties senate team, Alexander Mair, Albert Reid and Maurice Fergusson. 2 copies.

SOCIAL SECURITY, c. 1946 (Item 1946/25) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet outlining the Liberal Party's policy on social security.

We believe…, c. 1946 (Item 1946/26) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer with a statement of Liberal party's beliefs.

THE LIBERAL PARTY, c. 1946 (Items 1946/27) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

2 leaflets.

Leaflet outlining what the Liberal party is and what it stands for. 2 copies.

Series. Lobby groups

Protestant Parliamentary Association, 1946 (File)
Your Protestant Senate team is:-, c. 1946 (Item 1946/28) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote [1] for George, J. P. Durance for the senate. Also encourages the public to vote [2] for T. R. Fleming and [3] Mrs. Dorothy J. Rogerson. All independent candidates.

Series. Miscellaneous

Macara, John M., 1946 (File)
Circular / ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN (Non-party political) / BY WHAT TACTICS SHALL WE DEFEAT THE ENEMY?, 27 June 1946 (Item 1946/29) - Box 25
Physical Description Note

1 letter.

Letter detailing how to "defeat the enemy". Encouraging voters to vote for those who will abandon "party politics" and bring in "issue politics".


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