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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

447 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 23

Corio by Election Menzies Emphatic Consequence of Labor Policy SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

Prime Minister Menzies speaking in support of the U.A.P. candidate in the Corio by-election, said the real issue of the election was…

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Norway's Attitude to Britain Hard to Understand Prime Minister Statement to Parliament Norwegian Search Not Executed Incidents From Last War London

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 1

The aftermath of the Altmarck incident ent[?]iss till the outstanding feature in the International situation and it was the subject of a statement by the Prime Minister…

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Parliament in the 17th CENTURY

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

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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Old Time Electioneering

The Uralla Times · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 3

The following, taken from the "Armidlae Express" of 51 years ago, is an interesting review of old time electioneering. Mr. Clendenning and…

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Pastures Protection Board Armidale Election of Directors

Guyra Argus · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

In accordance with the provisions of the Pastures Protection Act 1934, and [?]he Regulations made there-under, it is hereby notified that an election is…

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Pastures Protection Board, Armidale. Election of Directors

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

In accordance with the provisions of the Pastures Protection Act 1934. and the Regulations made thereunder, it is hereby notified that an election is…

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General Election Unnecessary Says Country Party Leader SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

Mr. Cameron, leader of the Country Party in the House of Representatives, referring to the Government's loss of the Corio seat, again emphasised that…

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Lang Faction Object to Election Methods SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 1

It is reported that members of the Lang faction are in revolt against the executive of the A.L.P., and a serious split in the party is…

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Corio Election Misrepresented in Germany SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 1

The result of the Corio by-election was announced in English in the news bulletin from an official German short wave station heard in Australia late…

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Pastures Protection Board Armidale Election of Directors

Guyra Argus · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

In accordance with the provisions of the Pastures Protection Act 1934, and the Regulations made raere-under, it is hereby notified that an election is…

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Pastures Protection Board, Armidale. Election of Directors

The Uralla Times · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

In accordance with Che provisions of the Pastures Protection Act 1984, and the Regulations made thereunder, it is hereby notified that an election is…

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Labor Split Lang Faction Will Run Own Candidates SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 1

A split in the State Labor Party is threatened as a result of a meeting of Lang supporters in the Australian Hall last night…

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Facing the Future with Confidence Armidale Demonstration School Parents and Citizens' Association Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 3

Marked enthusiasm was displayed by members at the annual meeting of the Armidale Demonstration School Parents…

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Abolition of State Parliament Discussion at Tenterfield

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

The controversial subject of abolition of State Parliaments arose at the monthly meeting of the Tenterfield Chamber of…

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P.P. BOARD Nominations For Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 2

Nominations for election to the Armidale Pastures Protection Board must be in the hands of the secretory (Mr. E. R. Patston) by 6 p.m. on…

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Election of Officers

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The President said the next business would be the election of officers in connection with the Presidency he had derived pleasure from filling…

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Technical Schools Bill Before Parliament. Bogus Organisations SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 1

The Minister for Education Mr Drummond, announced that action to prevent the activities of bogus technical schools would be a…

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"We Will Not Be Diverted" Allies Ready to Meet All Eventualities Chamberlain's Statement in Parliament Officials Puzzled Over Peace Proposals London

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 1

"Whatever is the outcome of the meeting between Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini the Allies are ready to meet it. We will not be diverted from the purpose…

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MR. D. H. DRUMMOND 20 Years in Parliament

The Inverell Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

The Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A.) was elected to the New South Wales Parliament to represent Armidale 20 years ago…

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Warialda P. P. Board Insufficient Nominations. Election for "A" Riding Probable

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1940 · page 2

When the nominations for election to the Warialda P. P. Board closed on Monday last there were only seven candidates for the eight positions as…

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