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1949 South African elections
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0:26Now PlayingDate: 14th March 1949
Location: South Africa
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports
SOUTH AFRICA:
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ELECTIONS. S,Africa goes to the poll in provincial elections. Smuss seen addressing meeting during a vigorous campaign.
SMUTS Smuts - Cape elections
GENERAL SMUTS Seen addressing meeting during provincial elections in S. Africa. Seen surrounded by bearded men
SOUTH AFRICA South Africa goes to the Polls in provincial elections. Gen. Smuts seen addressing crowd in vigorous campaign
South Africa; Government and Politics
politician, Africa, election
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