No Early State Election, Says Victorian Premier Melbourne
The suggestion of an early State election was refuted by the Premier (Mr. Dunstan) to-day. “The Government intends to proceed with its…
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France in Control Syrian Parliament Goes DAMASCUS--July 10
The Syrian Parliament, the last vestige of a united Independent Syria, vanished to-day when France took over the full control of the Legantine…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Is an Election Pending? Mr. Menzies Position. SYDNEY
A message from Canberra says that some statements made by Mr. Menzies in Adelaide last night are taken as an indication that a general…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Probable Election. Forecast by Mr. Curtin. SYDNEY
The leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Curtin, says he is convinced there will be a general election, within a few months. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Deniliquin Auxiliary. Election of Officers
The annual meeting of West Deniliquin Hospital Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. H. H. Whitehead on Saturday. There were 20 members present…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victorian Premier’s Son May Stand for Parliament Melbourne
A requisition has been prepared by residents of Bulla-Dalhousie asking Mr. Arthur Dunstan, son of the Premier, to contest the Bulla-Dalhousie seat…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →National Parliament More Powers Wanted Appeal by Mr. Hughes Sydney
The national Parliament should have full powers over specified subjects, said the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Hughes) to-day. He expressed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Blames Thorby for Starting G.P.O. INQUIRY Attacks in Parliament Submission by Counsel Sydney
Although the evidence would not [?] the Federal Director of Works (Mr. [?] was explained to [?] extent, declared…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Competitor with Butter Matter Raised in Parliament Sydney
Following the gazettal of new regulations regarding the sale of margarine last week, a move is to be made Parliament next month…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Foreigners Over Garden Island Serious Allegations Made in Parliament Sydney
Allegations were made In the Legislative Assembly to-day that Japanese and other foreigners occupied the majority of flats facing Garden Island…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Law Must Be Obeyed Mr. Menzies Warns Unions Election May Be Fought on National Register Issue Vital Boycott Decision Made MELBOURNE
He would be very willing to fight an election on the principle of whether the law as laid down by Parliament was to be obeyed or whether it could lie flouted by a section of the people, said Mr. Menzies in a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →C.P. Angry with U.A.P. Early Election Rumors Defence Lag Alleged Sydney
"What basis of fact exists for the persistent reports that an early election is in prospect can be known only to the Government/' says the official…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Relief for Wheat Vital, Says Mr. Collins No Election Likelihood C.P. Must Support Govern Ment
Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R. for Hume, who was in Albury yesterday, declared that he was stall a member of the Country Party, and, that .he bad no intention…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Local Parliament Buoyant Financial Position Aerodrome and Million Gallon Reservoir Projects Being Expedited
At the monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council on Tuesday night last, July 11, 1939, important matters were dealt with. There were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →National Register May Precipitate Federal Election. Monday' Protest Strike Next Sydney
A message from Canberra today says it is considered almost inevitable that the Menzies Government will face the electors…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Convent School Election at Albury C[?] by S[?]of Mercy Largest Educational Block in the Town
A proposal to [?] a new threestorey [?] High School is being considered by the Sisters of Mercy at Albury…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Early Federal Election Strong Possibility Menzies’ Trump Card Unions’ [?]Fiance of the Law Canberra
The decision of Federal “key” unions at Melbourne conference reaffirming support for the boycott of the national register, coupled with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Amendment of Constitution Powers of Parliament Limited
The view recently expressed by the Leader of the Federal Labour Party (Mr. Curtain) that there is need for revision of the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Woman Protests in Parliament Against Evictions Sydney
A stir was caused in the Legislative Assembly to-day during the asking of questions concerning evictions pending in the city, when a young woman…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Political Fight Becoming More Bitter Mr, Bruxner Attacked Ex-minister Hits at C.P, LEADER Lively Proceeding in Parliament Certain SYDNEY
Coming on top of the sensational political events of the past few days a remarkable attack by the ex-Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Spooner) on the State Leader of the Country Party (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) to-night…
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