The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879, serving Sydney and the state of New South Wales.
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The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879, serving Sydney and the state of New South Wales.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
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