Hay P.p. Board Election
The election of directors of Hay Pastures Protection Board resulted in the return of Messrs. L. J. Storey, C. F. Norman, M. Rutledge, A. A. Mills, J…
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Parliament Opened Traditional Ceremony Missing VICTORIAN [?] Back at Work Melbourne
Because of the war much of the [?] associated with the opening of Parliament today was absent this year…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Some Politicians Want a Snap Election CANBERRA, Wednesday
At joint meeting of the Government Parties to-morrow. a group of members is expected to initiate a debate on the merits of an early election…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Politician Waxes “Hot”; Stir in Parliament Sydney
“It is a damnable allegation, a lie, and Mr. Bate knows it is,” declared Mr. Turner (U.A.P., Gordon), in the Legislative Assembly to-day, when Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Election of Trustees for Water Trust
Friday, June 21, is the date appointed for the election of three trustees of Yanko, Colombo and Billabong Creeks Water Trust…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shires’ Parliament at Corryong Wants Royal Commission To Probe Electricity Matters Roads and Fires Under Review
Under the presidency of Cr. M. Martin (Wodonga Shire), the annual conference of the North-Eastern and Goulburn Valley Council’ Developmental Association, was held at Corryong on Friday. There were 50 delegates present…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U.A.P. and Senate Elections Sydney
The council of the United Australian Party to-night decided that a special meeting would be held on Monday night to select two U.A.P. candidates,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Secret Session Of, Parliament Suggested Sydney
A suggestion for holding a secret session was made in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. J. Shand (UAP.. Hornsby) to-day. Mr. Shand urged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Politicians Concerned “Position Serious Overseas” Questions in Parliament Sydney
Mr. Tom M[?] (U.A.P., Coogec) asked the premier (Mr. Mair) in the Legislative Assembly to-day [?] attention had been drawn to [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Canadian Parliament Re-opens Ottawa. May 16
Parliament re-opened to-day. The only legislation forecast in the Speech from the Throne was an amendment of the British North America Act to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →While Europe Trembles Lang Goes Electioneering Sydney
Opening a State-wide campaign by the Non-Communist A.L.P. in N.S.W., Mr. J. T. Lang will throw out a direct challenge to the leader of the official…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →May Leave State Politics Mr. Bruxner’s Intentions An Early Election Hint Would Oppose Mr. Scullin in Gwydir Sydney
The leader of the State Country Party (Mr, Bruxner) is considering resigning the Tenterfield seat to contest the Gwydir seat at the next…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Tri[?] Election
The Albury Municipal Council will face its tri-conial elections on the first Saturday in December, and it will be [?] from the beginning of next…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Window Dressing For Next Federal Elections! CANBERRA
Sitting extra days at the express wish of the Federal Government to dispose of urgent war finance legislation, the House of Representatives to-day…
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The Legislative Assembly rose this afternoon until June 18 unless members are called together by telegram prior to that date…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Detention of Member of Parliament Ordered London, May 23
In the House of Commons this afternoon the Speaker announced that the Home Secretary (Sir John Anderson) had informed him of the detention of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Postpone Federal Election Suggestion by M.H.R. “War Effort Comes First” Wide Powers Under Security Act „ CANBERRA
The Federal elections should be postponed for 12 months to allow the Government to concentrate on Its war effort, declared Mr. Thompson…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federal Elections Cannot Be Postponed Melbourne
Referring to a suggestion that the Federal elections due to be held tins year should be postponed on account of the war the Prime Minister (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Frequent Sittings of Parliament Likely Canberra
A suggestion is being considered by the Government that the Federal Parliament should meet at least one week in every month during the war. This…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Election of Labor Candidate to Albury Council Mr. C. Nolan Congratulated
When congratulated by the Albury branch of the Australian Labor Party on his election to the municipal council Ald. C. Nolan stated that he would…
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