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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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Municipal Election

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 4

Citizens of Inverell are invited to turn their minds to serious matters on Saturday next, when the election for an alderman of the Town Council will…

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Municipal By-Election

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

Residents of Inverell are reminded of the by-election, to be held to-morrow (Saturday), to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. E. L…

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Aldermanic Vacancy Candidates' Views

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

Mr H J Young writes to the Editor of the "Times" I thank you for your invitation to me as a candidate at the municipal…

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National Emergency Services All Bundarra Candidates Pass In First Aid

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 4

In the examination which concluded 13 weeks' study in first aid, the 43 members of a class held at Bundarra by the national emergency…

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Successful Candidates At Leaving Certificate Examination Must Apply Now If They Wish To Enter University

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 2

Candidates for public examinations at the University who have qualified for matriculation at the Leaving Certificate examination…

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Council News Committees for 1940 Result of Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 7

At this week's meeting of the Municipal Council the committees for the year were elected. The Mayer (Ald. W. J. Wason)…

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British Cabinet Reshuffle Discussed in Parliament Hore-belisha Denies Rumours London

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 1

The House of Commons was crowded to-day when Mr. Hore-Belisha's recent resignation from the British War Cabinet come forward for discussion…

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Military Uniforms And Parliament House SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 4

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Weaver, denies having forbidden parliamentary members of the militia to take…

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Debate in African Parliament End the War Motion by General Hertzog Strong Reply by Prime Minister London

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 1

In the South African Parliament the Leader of the Opposition, General Herrzog, tabled a motion to the effect that in the opinion of South Africa the war with…

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Hertzog's Amazing Speech to South African Parliament Defends Hitler In "Peace Motion" Prime Minister Makes Sound Reply Describes Address As Beingf Better Than Goebbels At His Worst Amendment Affirming Decision Cheered Capetown

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 1

The fornmer Prime Minister (General Hertzog) made a remarkable speech in Parliament to-day in support of his "peace motion" in which he defended Hitler. General Hertzog declared that the war against…

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Military Uniforms and Parliament House

Guyra Argus · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 6

The Speaker of the legislative Assembly, Mr. Weaver, denies having forbidden parliamentary members of the militia to take part in the debates…

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South African Parliament Approval of War Policy LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 1

Speaking in the South African Parliament on his motion seeking approval of the Government's war policy General Smuts said it fas clear that it was the…

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Corio By-election Candidate Selected MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Vinton Smith, formerly or the Victorian Parliament, was last night selected as the United Australia Party candidate for the Corie…

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Corio By-election U.A.P. Candidate Chosen MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Vinton-Smith, a former member of the Victorian Parliament, was last night selected as the United Australia Party candidate for the…

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Australian Workers' Union Annual Convention Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 6

The general secretary (Mr. E. Grayndler), in his report to the annual convention of the A.W.U. stated that during the year all branches had…

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Labor Candidate To Oppose Prime Minister MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1940 · page 1

The Executive of the Labor Party last, night endorsed and approved candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate…

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Parliament in the Seventeenth Century

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

The following Parliamentary orders will serve to contrast the ancient with the modern practice of the House of Commons:—"1614, 31st May—That…

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Victorian Parliament General Election Dispute Between Leaders MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

The Victorian State Parliament was dissolved last night by the Governor Sir Winston Dugan. The dissolution was followed by a…

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Parliament in the 17th CENTURY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

The following Parliamentary orders will serve to contrast the ancient with the modern practice of the House of Commons:—"1614, 31st May—That…

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Victorian Parliament Dissolved Internal Strife Within Party Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

The Victorian State Parliament was dissolved last night by the Governor (Sir Winston Dugan). The dissolution followed a…

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