Guide to the Ephemera relating to the 1953 Australian federal election campaign

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FC13.1953

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Collection Summary

Title
Ephemera relating to the 1953 Australian federal election campaign
Date Range
1953
Collection Number
FC13.1953
Extent
1 collection
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Printed Collections

Introduction

Scope and Contents

This collection covers ephemera produced for the Australian federal election campaign held in 1953; which was a senate-only election. The collection covers mainly printed materials issued by the parties for both Houses of Parliament. The range of ephemera includes leaflets, flyers, and envelopes.

For the entire Australian federal election ephemera collection held by the National Library see the following: Ephemera relating to the Australian federal election campaigns.

Item Descriptions

Class 1953. Federal election campaign (Senate only election), 9 May 1953

Series. Political Parties

Australian Labor Party, 1953 (File)
Electors of Queensland, c.1953 (Items 1953/1) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 flyers.

Flyer promoting the Labor positions going into the Senate elections. Includes a "How to vote" section with the names of the Queensland candidates along with the preferential numbers. Two copies.

PLAY SAFE with YOUR ASSETS!, c.1953 (Items 1953/2) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 leaflets.

Leaflet criticising the actions and policies of the Menzies government whilst promoting the Labor Party. The leaflet also includes short snippets about the Queensland Labor senate candidates along with images and a "Vote Thus" section. Two copies.

Let's take a CLOSE LOOK / at a matter of / Vital Importance / to EVERY Queenslander!, c.1953 (Items 1953/3) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 leaflets.

Leaflet discusses the economic development needed for Queensland, criticising the Menzies-Fadden government. Includes a "Vote Thus" section with the names of the Queensland candidates along with the Labor Party's preferential numbers. Two copies.

This is the Way to Vote LABOR on May 9, c.1953 (Items 1953/4) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 flyers.

How to vote flyer that lists the names of the Queensland candidates along with the Labor party's preferential numbers. Listed as numbers 1, 2, and 3, are Condon Bryan Byrne, Gordon Brown, and William Patrick Conlean respectively. Two copies.

SAFEGUARD the SUGAR INDUSTRY, c.1953 (Items 1953/5) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 flyers.

Double sided flyer warning against the interference the Menzies-Fadden Government would have on the Queensland Sugar Industry. Incudes a "Vote Thus" section with the names of the Queensland candidates along with the Labor Party's preferential numbers. Two copies.

For the SENATE / LABOR'S TICKET, c.1953 (Items 1953/6) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

3 flyers.

Small how to vote style flyers/cards that list the names of the Victorian candidates along with the Labor Party's preferential numbering. Listed as numbers 1, 2, and 3, are Hendrickson, Devlin, and Kennelly respectively.

Hear LABOR'S Case / A. A. CALWELL / WILL ANSWER Mr. Menzies, c.1953 (Item 1953/7) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer advertising Arthur Calwell's public address to be held on Wednesday, 22 April 1953 held at Hawthorn Town Hall

MINUTE SHEET / SUBJECT: Election Pamphlets / TO: Mrs. Fanning, 15 May 1953 (Items 1953/8) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

3 papers.

List of 52 federal Labor seats on the 1951 enrolment.

THEY PROMISED YOU / Can You Trust Them?, c.1953 (Items 1953/9) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

3 leaflets.

Leaflet highlighting the failures of the Menzies and Fadden government. Encourages the public to vote for Labor senate candidate Albion Hendrickson, John Devlin and the Hon Patrick Kennelly. 3 copies.

LABOR ASKS YOU FOR A CLEAR SENATE MAJORITY, c.1953 (Item 1953/10) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

1 newspaper cutting.

Newspaper article asking the public to vote for Labor senate candidates Stanley Amour, James Arnold and Donald Grant.

Communist Party of Australia, 1953 (File)
How to Vote COMMUNIST / SENATE ELECTIONS-1953, c. 1953 (Items 1953/11) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Communist senate candidates Ralph Gibson, William Bird and Frank Hardy.

For ECONOMIC and SOCIAL SECURITY / WORK and VOTE FOR COMMUNIST POLICY, c. 1953 (Item 1953/12) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet outlining reasons to vote for the Communist Party. Encourages the public to vote for Communist senate candidates James Healy, Claude Jones and Cecil Connors.

PLANS FOR WORLD PEACE / FIRST - END KOREAN WAR / STOP THE QUIBBLING… / Get on with PEACE NEGOTIATIONS, c. 1953 (Item 1953/13) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

1 leaflet.

Leaflet criticising the Menzies government and Labor Party's approach to the Korean War. Outlines the Communist Party's policies and encourages the public to vote for James Healy, Claude Jones and L. Connors.

Liberal and Country Party, 1953 (File)
How to Vote / Senate / Liberal Party / Country Party, c.1953 (Item 1953/14) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

How to vote flyer that lists the names of the New South Wales candidates along with the preferential numbers for both the Liberal and Country party. Listed as numbers 1, 2, and 3, are Alister Maxwell McMullin (Lib.), Kenneth McColl Anderson (Lib.), and Thelma Florence Kirkby (C.P.) respectively.

Liberal Party of Australia, 1953 (File)
How to Vote / SENATE / Liberal Party, c.1953 (Items 1953/15) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 flyers, 1 envelope.

How to vote flyer that lists the names of the New South Wales candidates along with the Liberal Party's preferential numbers. Listed as numbers 1, 2, and 3, are Alister Maxwell McMullin (Lib.), Kenneth McColl Anderson (Lib.), and Thelma Florence Kirkby (C.P.) respectively. Two copies of how to vote flyers along with a simple paper envelope with "HOUSEHOLDER" in block black text on the front, which the flyers would have been posted in.

HOW TO VOTE FOR THE LIBERAL SENATE TEAM, c.1953 (Items 1953/16) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 flyers.

Small how to vote style flyers/card that lists the names of the Victorian candidates along with the Liberal Party's preferential numbering. Listed as numbers 1, 2, and 3, are Gorton, Wedgwood, and Cormack respectively. 2 copies.

The MENZIES SENATE Team for VICTORIA, c.1953 (Item 1953/17) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

1 flyer.

Leaflet highlighting the Menzies government and Labor record. Encourages the public to vote for John Gorton, Ivy Wedgwood and Magnus Cormack.

Canberra News / AN A.B.C. OF ACTION / Menzies Government Delivers The Goods, c.1953 (Items 1953/18) - Box 34
Physical Description Note

2 newspaper cuttings

Newspaper article outlining the achievements of the Menzies government. 2 copies.


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