Postponing Elections
In the passing of the National Security Act the Commonwealth Government took powers over the personal liberties of the people to an…
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Federal Elections
The General Council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales has passed resolutions in the following terms:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →P.m.g. Wants Election
The Federal election should be held at the stipulated time, Mr. Thorby, Postmaster-General, said last week. There was no reason why elections…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Elections Crazier' Request
The general council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales has passed a resolution expressing the opinion that it is essential that a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Called a Blunder No Municipal Elections Decision
A former Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner) to-day described the decision of the Mair Cabinet to postpone the municipal elections for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Premier and State Elections Sydney
When questioned to-day on the possibility of the postponement of the State elections next year, the Premier (Mr. Mair) said there was “nothing in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hope for Trade with Soviet Hume Labor Candidate Optimistic
The speech on Thursday of the Soviet Prime Minister, M. Molotov, was not hostile to Britain—it was only hostile to the Chamberlain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wodonga Shire Elections
Nominations, closing on Thursday, August 8; at the Wodonga shire office are being called for, the election of three councillors in that shire one of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Federal Parliament (To The Editor)
Sir,--The people of Australis should closely watch the proposal to indefinitely prolong the life of parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Can Mr. Menzies Prevent an Election? Canberra
Parliament will re-assemble tomorrow for what may be the last session before the election. Majority opinion in speculative…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Chiltern Shire Cr. Oates Not to Seek Re-election “Hounded by Criticism And Unfair Comment”
“If I dare speak my mind here,” said Cr. Oates at Chiltern Shire Council meeting yesterday, “it immediately has an adverse effect on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Curtin’s Fears Wants Secret Session Of Parliament CANBERRA
Making an appeal for a secret session of Parliament Mr. Curtin said in the House of Representatives to-day that in an open…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Federal Election Expected in September Feeling At Canberra CANBERRA
A sharp division of opinion among Government members on the question of the postponement of the Federal elections was revealed to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Chiltern Shire Elections in Three Ridings Will Be Held Shortly
Those present at Monday’s meeting of Chiltern Shire Council were : Crs. C. D. Martin, shire president; J. A. Sutherland, J. B. Bell, E. A. Keller,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Labor Candidate
Son of a former Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. Andrew Fisher), MR. JOHN FISHER, a journalist, who will try to unseat the sitting [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament on September 3 SYDNEY
A proclamation was issued to-day which prorogued the meeting of the State Parliament until September 3…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Elections
The General Council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales has passed resolutions in the following terms:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An Early Dissolution Certain Politicians’ Belief at Canberra Election on September 14? Whirlwind Campaign by Mr. Menzies Would Use Plane to Cover Australia CANBERRA
All indications point to an early dissolution of the Federal Parliament and a quick election. While it is believed the Government has not yet decided on the date of the poll September 14 or 21 is most favored in speculation among…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Albury Council Postponement of Elections Criticism of Amending Legislation
At last night’s meeting of the Albury Municipal Council the Mayor (Ald D. G. Padman) presided over a full attendance of aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Elections May Be Held September 14th Likely Date
As a result of the developments of the past few days, all Federal political parties are now preparing for the general elections, which are expected…
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