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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

235 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 12

Burial of Pope Extensive Funeral Arrangements Election of Successor Pope Selected Own Tomb Vatican City

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

The official burial service of the Pope will be held at 3 p.m. on February 14. The Conclave to elect his successor will be held between February 26 and March 1. Nine funeral Masses are being said during the nine…

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Prague Elections One Party Returned LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

The Fine Pr[?] correspondent takes [?] Government whose [?] one allowed [?]…

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Mr. Stevens And the Federal Parliament "Would Benefit Australia" Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 1

Sir Frederick Stewart, who last October expressed his willingness to resign his seat for Parramatta to the House of Representatives in favor of…

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Burial Rites of the Pope Solemn Ritual Performed Procession of Torches Rests Beside Pius X Conclave for Election of Successor ROME

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 1

With Sombre ritual the body of Pope Pius was entombed in the crypt between the coffin of Pius X and the coffins of three Stuart Princes, one of whom was "Bonnie Prince Charlie."…

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Inverell Golf Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 5

Last night the annual meeting of the Inverell Golf Club was held in the Butter Hall, the president, Mr. W. H. Crossley, presiding…

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Japan and Hainan Question in Dutch Parliament "The Hague [?]

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

The passiv[?] of the Japanese [?] Hanna Island as a base for [?] attack on the Dutch East [?] was mentioned in the local…

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Late Pope Visitors to Tomb Election of Successor ROME

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

It is estimate that 200,000 person's visited the Pope[?] tomp to-day. The [?]gregation of [?] of…

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City Council Byelection Names of Four Likely Candidates Mentioned

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1939 · page 5

Indications point to a much larger "field" than usual contest tog the Armidale City Council byelection…

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High School Improved Enrolment School and House Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

The election of School and House captains for 1939 aroused greater interest than usual, as the number of seniors (5th. and 4th…

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Belgian Parliament New Cabinet Formed BRUSSELS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 1

Senator Pierlot a member of the Catholic Bloc, formed a cabinet with with himself as Prime Minister…

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Election of Pope

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 4

The Conclave of Cardinals will meet on February 28 for the election of a Pope. The daily rate of delivery of…

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Hurstville By-election SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 1

Aid. J. F. McGrath, Deputy Mayor of Bexley, has been selected by the Executive of the Lang Labor party as a candidate for…

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Western Election What Labour Will Do "Upper House" Challenged PERTH

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 1

In his policy speech at Geraldton, last night, the Premier (Mr. Willcock) said that Labour, if returned at the forthcoming elections, would…

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Council By-election Four Nominations Received

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

The Town Clerk (Mr. F. W. Milner) has received four nominations from residents to contest the City Council by-election to…

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Election Enrolment Fine For Failure

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Although correct enrolment on the electoral rolls has been compulsory for years, many have failed to do their duty in this…

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Mr. Roosevelt "No Chance of Re-election" New York

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

The magazine "Fortune," which is notably accurate in its earlier surveys on questions of public interest, asserts that President Roosevelt has…

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Preparing for T[?] Season Association Meeting Interesting Review Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Inverell Lawn Tennis Association was held on Monday night last, when the president (Mr. George…

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Five Nominations Council By-Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 3

Nominations for the vacancy on the Armidale City Council caused by the death of Ald. W. H. Watson, closed this afternoon at. 5 o'clock…

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Election of Pope

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

The Conclave of Cardinals will open to-day for the election of the Pope. It is intended that the Vatican station should broadcast in the chief…

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Election of Pope Voting To-morrow Cardinals Procession Vatican City

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

Led by a choir singing "Veni Creator" and a prelate holding the Papal Cross, sixty-two cardinals walked in procession before…

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