Officers' Wives Palestine Camp Pictures Question in Parliament. Canberra
The advisability of permitting wives of officers of the expeditionary A.I.F. to accompnay their husbands overseas was questioned in the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1940
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Iceland in News Dependency Of Denmark Mild Summer Climate World's Oldest Parliament
The occupation of Denmark by German forces brings Iceland into the news. Iceland is a dependency of Denmark and it is likely that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Military Boots Transfer of Inspector Serious Allegations in Federal Parliament Canberra
Allegations that because a military boot inspector could not be corrupted he had been transferred from Sydney to Melbourne and replaced by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal Strike Cabinet Review Tues. Early Election? Govts Strong Position Canberra
Highly mechanised mines will, it is believed, be the first to be opened by the Federal Government if the goal strike is not settled within the next…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Speaker Elected Victorian Parliament. Melbourne
Mr. William Slater Labor member for Dundas, was to-day elected Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, The previous occupant of the position…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Vic. Parliament Governor's Speech Primary Producers' Difficulties. Melbourne
At the opening of the State Parliament, the Governor, Sir Winston Dugan, said on account of the war and the coal strike, the small surplus…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Q'sland Seat Inquiry Into Election. Brisbane
The Premier, Mr. Forgan Smith, announced to-day that Mr. A. E. Aitken, Police Magistrate, of Brisbane, had been appointed to inquire into the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Oil Co. Serious Charges In State Parliament Prosecution Demanded Sydney
The Commonwealth oil Refinery and all oil companies which, he alleged, had attempted to hamper the war operations of Australia, were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Price of Milk Better Return For Dairymen Debate in Parliament. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr. H. W. Bate (U.A.P. Wollondilly) secured permission to move the adjournment of the House to discuss a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →For Stock "Watered" Medicine Bill In Parliament Serious Allegations Sydney
Serious misrepresentation in the sale of stock foods was alleged in the Legislative Assembly to-night by the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Reid…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Senate Ten U.A.P. Candidates. Sydney
Nominations for selection as candidates to contest the Senate election in the interests of the U.A.P. in New South Wales were received to-day from…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →'This Government Must Go' Press Onslaught Against Govt's Conduct of War Severe Criticism in Parliament Labor Party to Force Division Churchill to Control Land and Sea Forces London
Demands that the Chamberlain Government should resign were raised in the British press this morning since the Prime Minister's explanation of the withdrawal of troops from parts of Norway: "The people are resolute to face whatever may befall them" says "The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Private Detectives Investigate Minister's Business Startling Disclosure Question in Parliament. Canberra
The disclosure that a commercial inquiry agency in Sydney was investigating the private business of the Minister for Supply (Sir. F. Stewart)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Navy Praised by Admiral Destroyer's Smart Work Applause in Parliament Canberra
The part played by Australian destroyers in war operations has been commended by the Admiral in command at Malta, Admiral A, B,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Air Candidates Warned. Canberra
A warning to candidates for enlistment in the R.A.A.F. not to solicit direct representations by members of Parliament is contained in a letter…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Parliament May Adjourn Until August. Sydney
If it is possible the Legislative Assembly will adjourn on Thursday until about file end of August. The Premier, Mr. Mair, said this an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Strike "Lawbreakers Traitors" The Secret Ballot Would Prevent Striles References in Parliament. Sydney
Questions suggesting the provision of a secret ballot before striking, and urging that those who broke Commonwealth and state laws should be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parliament Adjourns Until Thursday. Sydney
The Legislative Assembly adjourned to-day until next Thursday when it will deal with Bills completed by the Legislative Council…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →N.Z. By-election Won by Labour Candidate. Auckland
The by-election in Auckland West, held to fill the seal rendered vacant by the death of the Prime Minister, Mr, Savage, resulted P. Carr (Lab.), 5985,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bruxner Enter Fed. Parliament? Gwydir Seat Mentioned Suggestions in Sydney Sydney
Suggestions are current in Country party circles that the leader of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Country party and Deputy…
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