C.P. Government Praised “Liberal and Progressive” Labor Party’s Policy Another Shot Fired in Victorian Election Campaign MELBOURNE
Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 5
Labor believed that its policy was based on the greatest good for the greatest number; its aim was to secure cure the maximum of its policy that its strength and the circumstances of the time would allow, said the Leader…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two Newmarket Candidates Injured MELBOURNE
Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5
During the running of the Newmarket Trial Stakes at [?] to-day Pure Gold, one of the favorites for the Newmarket Handicap on Saturday,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Calls Premier a “Wrecker” U.A.P. Leader’s Critical Speech Hitler and Stalin Mentioned Victorian Election Campaign MELBOURNE
Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3
The answer to the question, What was this election all about and why was it being held? was that, “Dunstan, the Wrecker,” was at his old tricks again, and everything he touched politically he endeavored to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Two to Contest Conargo Shire Election
The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 4
Two nominations have been received for the vacancy in “C” Riding of Conargo Shire Council, caused by the death of Cr. C. R. Thomson. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Corio’s Answer on Vital War Issue Labor Candidate Certain to Win Severe Blow to Government Did Herr Hitler Listen-in? Mr. Menzies’ Reasons For the Defeat MELBOURNE
Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1
Made a battleground for the rival war policies of the Menzies Government and the Labor Party—Corio has spoken, and if the vote can be taken on its face value then the majority of the electors of this industrial-rural…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Victorian Elections The Nominations Close
The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 1
For the 65 seats in the Victorian Legislative Assembly 126 nominations have been received. The U.A.P. is sending 35 candidates to the polls…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Labour Victory At Corio Bye-Election
The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2
On Saturday voting in the Corio bye-election to fill the vacancy in the Federal Parliament caused by the resignation of Mr. R. G. Casey, who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →P.p. Board Election
The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2
The triennial election of directors of Deniliquin Pastures Protection Board will take place next month. Nominations of candidates for the four divisions…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election of P. P. DIRECTORS Nomination Day, 18th March
Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2
The triennial election of eight directors to represent the different divisions in the Jerilderie Pastures Protection Board District will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Corio Election
The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 5
The final figures for the Corio by-election are: Dedman (Lab.) 26,122, O'Day (Com.) 1466, Vinton Smith (U.A.P.) 22,878. Absolute majority…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Germany Did Listen in to Corio By-election Results London, March 7
Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4
“Australia turns against the war,” was the interpretation placed on the result of the Corio by-election by one German broadcasting station,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heat at Corio Poll Declaration Mp. Candidate Jeered Labor Voters Called “Un-british” Geelong
Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 4
Remarking that it was good policy on the part of the Prime Minister to withhold the decision to send an Army Corps overseas, Mr. Dedonan,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Jewelled Splendor at Opening of Indian Parliament Bombay. March 11
Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6
Amid jewelled splendor, the Viceroy of India (Lord Linlithgow) to-day opened the Chamber of Princes. In a brief speech the Viceroy thanked the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →672 Candidates Seek Seats at Canadian Elections Ottawa, March 11
Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 3
Candidates totalled 672 when nominations closed for the general elections on March 26. There will be many three and four-cornered contests for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Jerilderie. P.p Board Election of Directors
The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 3
The triennial election of eight[?] to represent the different visions in the Jerilderie Pastures [?] Board District will be hell…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Is a Parliament Wanted? Sydney
Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2
Refusal of the Government to proceed with a private member’s motion that railway employes be given on week’s annual leave and two months…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Life of Parliament May Be Extended (British Official Wireless) LONDON. March 12
Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 7
It had been forecast in the Press that a statement would be made in the House of Lords to-day on the Government’s intentions regarding the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →P. Board Triennial Elections Nominations Close Monday Next
Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 3
A final reminder is given that the triennial election of eight directors to represent the different divisions in the Jerilderie Pastures…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victorian State Elections
The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5
Mr. Cook, candidate for Benalla Electorate delivered an address in Wahgunyah School of Arts on Wednesday night. There was a very small…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U.C.P. CANDIDATES. Four Riverina Aspirants
The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 5
At a general meeting of the Riverina Electorate Council of the United Country Party, held at Narandera, four candidates were nominated to contest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →