No Call for Early Federal Election MR. V. C. Thompson's Comments. Country Party Attitude to Government
The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 1
Interviewed by a "Chronicle" representative yesterday, and asked whether there was any likelihood of an early general election,…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 6
Dealing with the general political situation to-day, Mr. V. C. Thompson M.H.R., said he did not think there was any possibility of a Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stormy Scenes Likely in State Parliament Challenge to Premier
Singleton Argus · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 1
Stormy scenes are expected in the Legislative Assembly this week when the debate will be resumed on the censure motion tabled on Thursday by the leader of the Heffron Labour party (Mr R. J. Heffron)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pensions for Miners Quesions in Parliament
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 5
In the Legislative Assembly last week Mr. J. M. Baddeley asked the Treasurer (Mr. A. Mair) if it were a fact that the State Government…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Blow Up Parliament" I.R.A. Plan. London
The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 2
Speaking on the second reading of the Prevention of Violence Bill, in the House of Commons, the Home Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, said the I.R.A…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Need for Railway Platform to Serve Cessnock High School. Matter Brought Up in Parliament
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 5
The urgent need for the provisior of a railway platform to serve the students of the Cessnock High school was stressed by Mr. J. M. Baddeley…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Debate on Foreign Affairs Uproar in New Zealand Parliament. Auckland
Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 2
There was an uproar in the New Zealand House of Representatives during a debate on foreign affairs, when the Maori leader, Sir Apirana…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Weston Hospital Women's Auxiliary Election of Officers
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 11
The annual meeting of the Weston Branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries was held last Tuesday night. when Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Well Backed Candidate Fails in Last Race
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 7
Rosante started a red hot favourite for the last race at Kensington on Wednesday, but was a long way out of it early and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →French Elections May Be Postponed PARTS, July 28
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 1
The Cabinet is considering a decree to postpone the general elections, and to place all radio services under the control of the Prime Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Extending Life of French Parliament New Decrees Signed
Singleton Argus · Monday 31 July 1939 · page 2
President Lebrun has signed 80 new decrees, including, one extending the life of the French Parliament for two years, until…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Parliament in Recess Members Perturbed Over Possible Crisis
Singleton Argus · Monday 31 July 1939 · page 3
"I am amazed that in the greatest crisis of history—which is no exaggeration—Parliament should quietly disperse," declared Lord Lloyd in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Strike Threat American Davis Cup Candidates Weight of Ball
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 July 1939 · page 6
The Davis Cup candidates for the American team are threatening to strike over the 1939 championship ball…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr Lang Forecasts Early Elections Federal and State
Singleton Argus · Monday 31 July 1939 · page 2
The leader of the Opposition, Mr Lang, told a special conference of his party at the week-end that he expected early elections in both the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election of Officers
The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 3
President, Mr. E. J. Sherwood, M.B.E.; vice-Presidents, Messrs. A. T. Baker and A. F. Smith. Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. J. Moxham; hon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Clash in Parliament Member for Manly Removed. Sydney
Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 2
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, following a brush with the Speaker (Mr Weaver), Mr A. E. Reid, U.A.P., Manly, was ordered to be removed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Premier, Mr. Stevens, Suffers Defeat Censure Debate Public Galleries Crowded Early Election Now?
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 5
When Mr. Spooner's motion criticising the Premier's financial policy was put to the vote in the Assembly this afternoon, it was carried by 43 votes to 41. The following Government…
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Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 2
The Legislative Assembly adjourned on Wednesday night without taking a vote on Mr. Spooner's motion recommending a new financial policy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →High Cost of Living Petition Presented in Parliament
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1
A petition signed by over 2000 persons was presented to Parliament by Mr. G. Booth, requesting the Government to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Scene in Queensland's Parliament House Body of Men Entek with Batons. Brisbane
Singleton Argus · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 6
Bursting past the attendants, who were brushed roughly aside,, 40 men, styling themselves members of the League of Social Justice,, marched…
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