Twins Left at Parliament House Auckland
Twin baby girls, aged five months, were left at Parliament House to-day with a note pinned to them that they would be left in the care of the…
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Federal Parliament. Unlikely To Sit Before Easter. SYDNEY
It was reported in Hobart, last night, that the Federal Parliament was unlikely to re-assemble before the middle of April, by which time…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pleasantries in Canadian Parliament “Grafters and Dirty Liars” Ottawa, Feb. 10
Wild disorder developed in the House of Commons when the Minister for Defence (Mr. Ian McKenzie), while defending the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Pope Lies in State In Famous Sistine Chapel Sistine Chapel Burial to Take Place Soon Cardinals Gathering For New Election ROME, February 10
Thousands flocked to the churches to-day and to-night to pray. Cinemas are closed. Workmen throughout the day were engaged in removing the red damask hangings erected at St. Peter’s for the celebrations on Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pope's Death Arrangements for Funeral and Election of Successor Vatican CITY--Feb. 12
The official burial of the late Pope will be held at 3 p.m. on February 14. The conclave for the election of his successor will be held between…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →N.S.W. PARLIAMENT To Resume February 22 Long Programme of Bills Sydney
The Legislative Assembly will resume on February 22, but will immediately adjourn for the day as a mark of respect to the late Dr. Webb…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ozech Elections Prague, February 13
The Government Party polled 92.4 per cent, of the votes in the Ruthenian Diet elections, which followed the totalitarian system…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Advertising Director Took Part in Election Publicity Victim of N.Z. Boycott Christchurch (N.z.). Wed
Mr .Prank Goldberg, of Sydney, head of the Goldberg Advertising Agency, is the victim of boycott by certain N.Z. Labor Unions because he…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hainan Occupation Questions in Dutch Parliament. the Hague, February 16
The possibility of the Japanese using Hainan Island as a base for an attack on the Dutch East Indies was mentioned in Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Air Court of Inquiry Parliament to Set Up Sydney
Legislation to set up the proposed air court of inquiry will probably be introduced in the House of Representatives when the Federal Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Vacancies in Municipal Council Election Next Month
Through the resignations of Aldermen A. E. Mitchell and L. M. Buggy an opportunity is afforded aspirants for clyic distinction to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Election Mr. R J. Eastman Wins
By a majority of 11 votes, Mr. Reginald J. Eastman defeated Mr. C. L. Falkiner for the representation of C. riding in Windoran Council…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Debates in Federal Parliament Not to Be Broadcast Sydney
There will be no broadcasting of debates in the Commonwealth Parliament by the Australian Broadcasting Commission Making this…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →One Parliament Urged
The Hon. P. P. Inchbold. M.L.C., speaking at the second anniversary meeting of the Yarrawanga branch of the Australian Natives' Association,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Child Life of N.S.W. Protection and Guidance Bill in Parliament Sydney
Introducing new principles and strengthening the application of old and tried principles in a way which makes for greater protection and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Election of Pope. All Cardinals to Attend. Vatican City
The official conclave, which will precede the election of the Pope, will open on March 1st. It is expected that all 62 Cardinals will…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Municipal Election
We have not heard of anyone having definitely decided to contest the extra-ordinary election to fill the vacancy in the Corowa Municipal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →DOCTOR U.A.P. Candidate for Hurstville Opponent Objects to Use of Degree Sydney
Dr. A. C. Thomas, of Hurstville, was to-night selected as the U.A.P. candidate to contest Hurstville by-election, to be held on March 18. He has been…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hurstville Election. First Shot Fired. SYDNEY
Mr. Clive Evatt, K.C., Industrial Labour candidate in the Hurstville by-election, in opening his campaign last night, attacked the Stevens…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →U.S.A. PRESIDENT. Forecast of Next Election. New York
The magazine "Fortune," which has been notably accurate in earlier surveys on questions of public interest, has asserted that Roosevelt has…
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