Free Milk for Children Mr. Baddeley's Representations in Parliament
"Quite a number of questions have been directed to the Minister for Health and his colleagues by members of the Opposition concerning the…
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Politics & elections, 1940
542 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 28
Election of Co-op. Store Directors. Fourteen Candidates in Field
There are 14 candidates for the election of six directors for the Cessnock District Co-operative Society for the snsuing 12 months. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →State Elections Will Be Held
Unless the war situation warrants a postponement, the State elections will be held at the usual time in May or June of next year…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Political Unity Apparent in Barwon Election
It must be heartening to the electors of New South Wales to find that there is practical party unity between the U.A.P.-U.C.P. forces…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Sydney Letter This Taxation.—cost of Living.—first with the News.—federal Agents Active.—state Powers.—by-election
Despite all city newspaper comment to the contrary, the public, of Sydney does not view the Federal Government's record war budget, including…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →N.Z. ELECTION Setback for Government Wellington (N.z.)
Interpreted as a no-confidence vote against the Labour Government’s agricultural policy, the Walpawa by-election weat in favour of the Nationalist…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dance for Queen Candidate
In support of the candidature of Miss Gwen Millard, the Police and Citizens' nominee in the Queen competition, a successful dance was held…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ball in Aid of Queen Candidates Function at Mount Olive
Mesdames T. O'Bryan and Rollo Andrews were the organisers for the ball which was held in the Mount Olive Hall last Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Menzies' Government Over the First Hurdle Election of Speaker. Canberra
The Menzies' Government negotiated its first hurdle in the new Parliament which was opened by the Governor-General, Lord…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Upper House Three Candidates For Vacancy SYDNEY
Charles Brill Bridges. Mr. M.L.C. was to–day Dominated for the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the death of Mr. J. F. O’Itegon…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Oil from Coal Mr. Baddeley's Reference in Parliament
In the State Parliament yesterday Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., moved that a Select Committee be appointed to report upon high pressure coal gas…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Tributes to Late Mr Chamberlain Resolution in Federal Parliament
High tributes were paid to Mr Neville Chamberlain by the Prime Minister and other leaders of Federal Parliament in the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Needs of War £150,000,000. to Come From Revenue Heavy Taxation Plans Federal Treasurer's Statement to Parliament Canberra
The 1940-41 budget. presented by the Commonwealth Treasurer. "Mr. A. W. Fadden. to the House of Representatives this afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Kearsley Shire Protest Against Postponement of Local Government Elections President Suggest that Council Resign in a Body. Views of Other Councils to be Sought
"I have never heard anything so weak as the arguments put forward by the Minister for Vocal Government (Mr. L. C. Martin) in support of his bill for the postponement of the local government elections," said the Kearsley Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →No Postponement of State Elections
In the Legislative Council on Wednesday night the Attorney-General, Sir Henry Manning, gave an assurance that the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners' Federation Elections. Mr. Scanlon Nominates Scrutineer
The ballot for election of President and Secretary of the Miners' Federation closed yesterday and counting began…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kurri Popular Lady Police Candidate Increases Lead
The tenth count of Kurri Kurri popular lady competition, made available last night, shows that the Police candidate has gone further ahead…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Upper House Election
In the Upper House election referred to on another page, it was unfortunate that two intending supporters of Mr. Carlton were unable…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Singleton Distract Some Aldermen May Resign Protest Against Postponing Council Elections SINGLETON
Some [?] of the Singleton Municipal Council may [?] at the next meeting of the council on Thursday At last one member of the council has stated that he will probable take [?] in his pocked…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Successful Dance Benefits Queen Candidate's Funds
About 300 attended the dance and euchre party in the showground pavilion last night, which was organised by St. Luke's Church…
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