THE State election on May 3 will be the costliest yet for Queensland. This is because of the increased costs and record enrolment of electors. The 1944 elections cost £22,860, but this year they are expected to ...
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The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), Thu 10 Apr 1947, Page 3
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