"Hansard" Censored. Reports of Commonwealth Parliament
As in the last war, "Hansard" reports of Federal Parliamentary debates are being submitted to censorship…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mid North Coast · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1940
252 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 3 of 13
In Parliament Prime Minister's Sharp Rebukes
Speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. Menzies said that the 4000 men he addressed at Kurri Kurri recently were decent men and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. The Mayor (ALd. H. E. Chappie) presided, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pastures Protection Board Election
As a result of the recent election of Directors to the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board, there is no alteration in the personnel of the Board,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Parliament
The Aborigines' Protection Board is to be dissolved and an Aborigines' Welfare Board created under the Aborigines Protection (Amendment) Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Local Parliament. a Lengthy Sitting
The Kempsey Municipal Council had rather a lengthy and argumentative sitting on Monday night. The chair was occupied by the Mayor…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Election Expenses
Speaking from the floor, Mr. Grosvenor Francis, a policy-holder, said that in particular he congratulated the society on its freedom from the payment…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Local Parliament. Balance of Business
In addition to that published in Tuesday's issue, the following business was transacted at the Kempsey Municipal Council meeting on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night, there being present…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Elections. "Must be Held." Prime Minister's Statement
Referring to the suggestion that the Federal elections, which are due the be held this year, should be postponed on account of the war, the Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →First Aid Candidates Successful
On Thursday night at the Savoyan Cabaret Hall over 30 candidates underwent an examination for proficiency in first aid under the auspices…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Demand for National Government. Sir Earle Page Urges Immediate Election
Sir Earle Page, M.P., in a statement on Tuesday night, advocated an immediate Federal election. He said that it would clear away…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Meeting
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There were in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Local Parliament. Balance of Business
The following business, in addition to that published in Tuesday's issue, was transacted at the Kempsey Municipal Council meeting on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Proposed Postponement of L.g. Elections
Members of the Sydney County Council expressed the opinion last week that the local government elections due next December should be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local Government. No Elections During War
The State Government decided on Wednesday to postpone the local government elections from the first Saturday in December next, when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Telegrams. the War and Federal Elections. Melbourne
While continuing with its preparations for the next Federal elections, it is understood the Labour Party is not pressing for the holding of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Election of Officers
The following officers were unanimously re-elected: Mrs. T. P. Savage, President; Mrs. C. Matear, Secretary; Mrs. Hickson, Treasurer. They all…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Our Local Parliament. Fortnightly Meeting
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. There were present Ald. H. E. Chapple (Mayor),…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →An Editorial Survey Rumination - Review - Reminiscence Proposed Suspension of Local Government Elections Considered --Wherein is Justification?--Alienation of Public Right Inconsistent With Efficient Administration--Do Councils Realise Their Responsibilities They Will Resign at the Time Appointed Under the Act, and thus Defeat an Attempt to Defeat an Important Democratic Provision
I am pleased to note that at least one country Municipal Council has had sufficient courage in complement of its good sense to protest against…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →