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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

235 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 12

Federal Parliament, Party and Personal Enmity

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 4

The first session of the Federal Parliament under the leadership of Mr. Menzies has come to an Inglorious end, not so much from any fault of Mr. Menzies, but because of our wretched system of party government whereby the first object of each opposing party is to…

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Ladies Were Excluded From Parliament Galleries

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 6

On February 2,1778, a large number of ladies was present in the House of Commons to hear a great debate on the state of the nation. We are told…

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Fire in Country Party Rooms In Parliament House SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 4

A fire occurred this morning In the Country Party rooms of the State Parliament House. The outbreak was due to…

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Rugby League Meeting Called by Group 5. Differences Between Inverell and Tingha Belated Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 4

The control of the North-West Rugby League was the subject of heated discussion at a Group meeting which was held in Inverell on Wednesday night. Many differences of opinion between the controlling bodies in…

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Election of Officers Grand United Order Of Oddfellows

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 4

At a meeting of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows, Armidale branch last night, the election of officers for the next six months resulted: P.N.C.,…

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Finnish Election Helsingfors

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 1

At the Finnish general elections the Fascists lost half the seats the party held…

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Parliament House Should be Burnt Down SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 1

Sir Ernest Fake speaking at the last annual dinner of the Electrical and Radio Development Association of N.S.W. while praising the N S W…

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Legislative Council Mr. L. E. Weldon a Candidate

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 6

Mr. L. R. Weldron general manager, of Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Limited, although a United Australia Party candidate, will probably have a…

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Syrian Parliament Replaced by High Commissioner DAMASCUS

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 1

The Syrian [?] vestige of a united independent [?] vanished to-day when France [?] over full control of the [?]…

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Syrian Parliament Vanishes France Takes Control Of Levantine State DAMASCUS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 1

The Syrian Parliament, the last vestige of the united independent Syria, vanished to-day, when France took over full, control of…

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Early Election Federal Labor Leader's Forecast PERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 1

The leader of the Federal Op-position, Mr. Curtin, appears convinced that there will be a general election within a few months…

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This Year Election Forecast Federal U.C.P SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 1

A message from Canberra says that statements by Mr Menzies in Adelaide last night are taken as an…

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September Election Forecast Canberra Rumour National Register May Force Menzies CANBERRA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 1

A rumour was current in Canberra to-day that the Menzies Government may appeal to the people before…

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"Not The Faintest Idea Of Election" PERTH

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 1

"I have not the faintest idea when the next election will come," said Mr. Menzies on arrival to-day…

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Election Time Protection For Candidates Victorian Legislation SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

A new Bill introduced in the Victorian Legislative Assembly last night by the Chief Secretary, Mr. Pailey, contains penalties for…

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Election Verdict The Only Solution SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

A message from Canberra to-day says it is considered almost inevitable that the Menzies Government will face the electors between…

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Early Election Menzies' Denial SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister in a statement at Perth last night denied be was contemplating an early Federal election, or that he had…

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Yesterday's News New Japanese Threat—Jewish Immigration Suspended—Eight Inch Guns Suggested—Soviet Negotiations—Nazi Activities in Australia—State Works—Early Election? Toll of the Road

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

A new Japanese threat to the rights of third powers endangering the lives and property or [?] has arisen as the result of a warning to them to…

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Must Meet Challenge with Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

The decision of the Federal key unions at the Melbourne conference re-affirming support for the boycott of the national register, couple with…

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