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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

447 stories in New England's papers · page 3 of 23

Federal Election U.A.P. Ready SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 1

The general secretary of the UAF Mr. H. W. Horsefield, said last night that State headquarters had been preparing for a general election in this…

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WARIALDA P.P. BOARD Insufficient Nominations Election for "A" Riding Probable

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 8

When the nominations for ejection to the Warialda P.P. Board closed there were only seven candidates for the eight positions as Directors…

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U.A.P. Confidence Results Of Next Federal Election SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 4

The general secretary of the United Australian Party (Mr. Horsfield) said last night that the State headquarters had been preparing for a general…

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Federal Elections Will Prove That Australians Are British Prime Minister Addresses Convention SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 4

At the next Federal elections the Australian people would show whether they were "British and hot Russian or piebald" declared…

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Canadian Elections National Government Leader Defeated OTTAWA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 5

The Canadian Press has conceeded the return of the Mackenzie King Government as Dr. Manion's National Government Party failed to fulfil its…

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P. Board Election

The Uralla Times · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 3

As announced in last issue, a poll trill be required for tout one division of Armidale P. P. district—A division, wherein Messrs. O. C. Gall,…

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Federal Government Early Election Rumors SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, said last night there was nothing in the rumour that the forthcoming Parliamentary…

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Norwegian Parliament Approves Negotiation Proposal Premier's Request to Members "Return to People With Greetings" STOCKHOLM

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 4

The Norwegian Parliament, meeting secretly at Elverum, approved a Government proposal to nominate a committee…

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Allies' Determination Stressed Question of Future R-election With Russia. LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

If there is any truth in reports that Norway is preparing to negotiate with Germany, that does not affect the Allied determination to resist on behalf of a powerless country and prevent the extension of the German strategic power to the North Sea and the…

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Branding Pigs To Be Compulsory Bill Before Parliament

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 7

Departmental officers will be in a position to trace the origin of diseased pigs and instruct original owner's how to check any extension of…

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Opening of Parliament Less Colorful Ceremony CANBERRA

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 5

As a result of the war the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, will follow the example of His Majesty the King and dispense…

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The National Parliament Faces Big Issues

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 4

Tins week the Federal Parliament meets for what must be a vital session. Since it was last assembled the war has entered a new phase, and the resources of the Empire have become engaged…

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Branding Pigs To Be Compulsory Bill Before Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1940 · page 6

Departmental officers will be in a position to trace the origin of diseased pigs and instruct original owners how to check any extension of…

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Warning to Strikers and Communists Made by Governor-General Opening of Parliament CANBERRA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

"The Government is closely examining the position of coal stocks in Australia, and should the depletion of these stocks…

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Labour Party Pledge Not to Oppose Endorsed Candidates Ten Refuse to Sign SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 5

The Labour Party pledge not to oppose Australian Labour Party selected or endorsed candidates at an election was signed…

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Successful F.A. Candidates Certificates Presented

The Uralla Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6

Certificates won by students of the first aid [?] at Uralla were presented to the successful candidates at the Town Hall in…

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Yesterday's News New Labor Party—Opening Federal Parliament—"Hands off Russia"—Labor and War

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 6

A meeting of the supporters of the Lang Labor faction was held at the Australian Hall last night with the stated object of forming an…

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New Labor Party Formed by Lang Supporters Pro-australian and Anti-communist Effect on Forthcoming Elections SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

Labor ranks in N.S.W. were again split asunder last night by the formation of a new Labor Party by the former leader, Mr. J. T. Lang. It will be known as the…

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Nursery Rhyme in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 7

Not every sovereign, has been careful for dignity when delivering the Speech from the Throne at the openling of Parliament. When Prince…

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July 6 Federal Election Day ? SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 5

The opinion was expressed in political circles in the city yesterday that a Federal election would probably be held on July 6…

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