British By-elections Labor Gain a Seat London, May 17
Three by-elections were held today. Government candidates were successful in two while the third resulted in a Labor gain. The…
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Menzies Replies to Critic Sittings of Parliament Continuous Assembly Not Warranted, He Says MELBOURNE
The progress and welfare of the people were much more affected by wise and well-considered legislation and good administration than by the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Preferences to Decide Griffith By-Election Labor Candidates’ Big Vote Brisbane
Preferences from the Protestant[?] Labor candidate trill decide the [?]sue in the Griffith by-election, which was held yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Her Majesty Makes Her First Real Speech Spoke in Clear, Firm Voice Foundation Stone of New Supreme Court Building Laid His Majesty’s Role as King of Canada at Sitting of Parliament OTTAWA, May 20
For the second time during her reign, Her Majesty the Queen spoke when she laid the foundation stone of the new Supreme Court building, a task which she said was “not inappropriate for a woman, for a woman’s…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Little Alteration in Grif-fith By-election Figures 2200 Absentee and Postal Votes. Counted Brisbane
After 2200 absentee and postal votes had been counted to-day in the Griffith by-election, the Labor candidate, Aid. Conelan, had increased his…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Affairs of Hospital Counsel's Serious Allegations Says Board Election Was "Managed" Sydney, Tuesday. SYDNEY
Allegations that the 1937 Hospital Board election had been "managed" were made by counsel for a vigilance association (Mr. Dovey, K. C.). at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Labor Candidate Has Majority of 18; Recount Ordered BRISBANE
The Griffin by-election, to fi[?] the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. F. M. Baker (Labor), resulted as follows:…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Griffith Election. Labour's Narrow Win. BRISBANE
The Labour candidate, Ald. W. P. Conelan, a member of the Brisbane City Council, has won the by-election for the Griffith Federal seat by 18…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Next Federal Election Heffron Party Will Contest All Seats
It was announced last Monday night in Sydney that the Heffron Labour Party will definitely contest every seat in New South Wales at the next…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hungarian Elections 800 Candidates for 266 Seats Budapest, May 25
Polling days for the election of the new Parliament have been fixed for May 28 and 29. Eight hundred candidates, representing 14 parties', will…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Late Mr. Lyons' Successor to Be Chosen To-day By-election in Wilmot Result Expected to Be Close Launceston
Having failed to capture the Griffith (Queensland) seat from the Labor Party at the recent by-election, the Menzies Government…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Griffith Election Labour Candidate Succeeds. BRISBANE
The recount of the votes in the Griffith (Queensland) by-election, has resulted in Ald. Conelan (Labour) winninfi by eight votes from Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Select Committee to Inquire Honorary Doctors Appointment to Hospitals Charges in Parliament Sydney
Exhaustive inquiry by a Parliamentary select committee into the administration of hospitals and the appointment of honorary medieval officers is expected to result from a motion carried by the Legislative Assembly to-day. The House decided that a joint committee representing members…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nazis Gain in Hungary Have 45 Members in Parliament Budapest, May 30
It has been officially announced that the final results in the Hungarian general elections are:— Government Party, 180 seats…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Witnesses Victimised M.L.A.’s Allegations in Parliament Rents Inquiry Sequel Sydney
Victimisation of witnesses who gave evidence at the rents inquiry was alleged in Parliament to-day. M[?]. D. Clyne (Lab.. kin[?]) moved…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hospital Administration. Inquiry Asked For By Parliament. SYDNEY
An exhaustive inquiry by a Parliamentary Select Committee into the administration of hospitals and the appointment of honorary medical…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Parliament. May Adjourn For Three Weeks. SYDNEY, Friday 2 p.m
It is reported in political circles that the Government will next week seek a brief adjournment of the State Parliament, to enable Ministers to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Premier Denies That Parliament Is to Be Kept Closed Sydney
The Premier (Mr. Stevens) denied to-day that he intended to prorogue Parliament until September. The most that would be done would be a short…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Rushing Id Recess Menzies Ministry May Be Held Up Important Bill Before Parliament CANBERRA
There is now some doubt that the Federal Government will be able to complete its programme in time to permit Parliament adjourning next…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Children in Night Clubs References in Parliament. Child Welfare Bill Passed SYDNEY--Thursday
The Attorney-General, Sir Harry Manning, referring to the Child Welfare Bill, which was passed by the Legislative Council last night, said…
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