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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

235 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 12

Federal Election to Clear Up Situation Result of Boycott? SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 1

Federal Labor members to-day expressed the view that an election arising out of the union boycott or the National Register would…

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Member Warned After Questions in Parliament SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 1

An anonymous warning to mind his own business was received last night by Mr. C. E. Martin, M.L.A., who asked the Premier in…

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Blow Up Parliament I.R.A.'s Plan LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 1

Speaking to the Second Reading of the Prevention of Violence Bill in the House of Commons, the Home Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, said…

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Tennis Strike Threat Davis Cup Candidates All Over a Ball MONTREAL

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 1

Davis Cup candidates, for the American team are threatening to strike over the 1939 championship ball…

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British Parliament Adjourns On Friday LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 1

Parliament will adjourn on Friday until October. There will be the usual provision for summoning both Houses in the…

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British Parliament Adjourned to October; Provisions for Recall LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 1

Parliament will adjourn on Friday until October Three will be the usual provision for summering both Houses in case of emergency…

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Spooner's Vote of Censure Stevens Threatens Election Lang's Strong Attack "State Bankrupt : Stevens Treacherous" SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 2 August 1939 · page 1

Speaking on Mr. Spooner's motion in the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Stevens said he could only regard it at one of censure. He hoped the process of vilification would discontinue or it would be brought to a definite issue…

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Stevens Resigned Premiership U.A.P. to Select Leader Possibility of Dissolution Spooner Confident of Capacity General Election Not Favoured SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 1

Mr. Stevens tendered his resignation to the Governor last night, and was given leave to carry on for a few days. It is expected that the Premier will call a meeting of die U.A.P. to-day at which the question of the leadership of…

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37 Charged Sequel to Incident at Parliament House BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 August 1939 · page 1

Thirty-seven men who were alleged to have participated in a raid on Parliament House yesterday were charged on warrant…

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Grey Derby. Candidate to Epsom

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1939 · page 3

Since Grey Derby's recent success on Sydney racecourses various statements have appeared in newspapers regarding him. Generally Mr. N…

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Buying Votes Alleged Legislative Council Election "£1500 to Spend." £25 Per Vote Enquiry to be Requested SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 1

When the Legislative Assembly resumes, the Government will be asked to hold an enquiry into the Legislative Council election yesterday, when Mr. Keith Gregory Brooks was returned. Certain men, it is alleged, were reported…

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U.A.P. AND U.C.P. Pre-Election Pacts to Go SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 1

A more is to be made at a speeck a reting of the U A P Council new month to cad the pre-selection pa[?] who the Council Party except for…

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Move To End Pre-Election Pacts SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 4

A move will be made at a special meeting of the United Australia Party Council next month to end the preelection pacts with the Country Party,…

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Prepare For Election The State Government SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 1

The Government has requested the Redistribution Commissioners to expedite their report on the electoral boundaries of the State…

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Inverellite Abroad Visit to Parliament Familiar Scenes Recalling History Ancient and Modern Custom LONDON. July 30

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 7

Last week I went to a debate in the House of Commons. It was such a thrill that I must tell you about it; for I went with a Cornish friend of…

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Federal Election Probable Forecast Menzies' Small Following ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 1

The Deputy leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives. Mr. Forde, said last night that a Federal election was nearer…

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NR: F. M. FORDE Says Federal Election Is Near ADELAIDE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 1

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives (Mr. F. M. Forde)…

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Minister's Challenge In N.Z. Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 4

New Zealand's Australian-born Minister for Public Works. Mr. Robert Semple. caused a sensation in the House of Representatives last night…

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[?] [?]Ll Before Parliament Mr.Wade's Views

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 30 August 1939 · page 2

Speaking in the N.S.W. parliament [?] week on the bill to amend the motor Act, Mr. B. M. Wade, said:— Only to-day the Government was…

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State Labour Leader Possible Election Tuesday Lang Considered to Have Chance SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 4

Arrangements for the election of a leader for the State Parliamentary Labour Party will be made to-night at the first meeting of the Australian…

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