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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

447 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 23

[?] Seat in State Parliament Will Contest Gwydir at Federal Elections Australia's Effort to Win the War

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 4

Late on Wednesday afternoon Mr. B. M. Wade announced his decision to resign from the State Parliament and contest the Gwydir seat in the Federal House at the forthcoming Federal elections. In a…

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Men of Vision Needed in Commonwealth Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 4

After years of dilly-dallying with a problem that almost literally cried out for attention and action, the Federal Government has at last announced that it has approved expenditure of £270,000 for the purchase of additional equipment for technical buildings in…

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Personnel of Federal Parliament "Steadily Deteriorating" SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 4

According to Sir Archdale Parkhill, the personnel of the Commonwealth Parliament has…

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Returned Soldier's Candidate Popular Man Competition

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 4

The card party organised on Tuesday afternoon by the Women's Committee of the Returned Soldiers candidate was highly successful about 90…

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Patriotic Efforts Ugly Man Competition Farmers and Graziers Candidate Many Functions Arranged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the farmers and graziers' candidate in the ugly man competition was held in the P.A. and H. Association's rooms…

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U.A.P. CONFERENCE Will Discuss Pre-Selection Proposal to Suspend System For Federal Election SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 4

The general secretary of the United Australia Party (Mr. Horsefield), referring to a meeting to be held on Monday night…

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Federal Elections Mr. Shand's Candidature Organising Committee Appointed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 4

At a meeting at Armidale yesterday afternoon a committee was formed to support the candidature of Mr. D. M. Shand at the forth…

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Federal Election No Announcement "May Take Place Soon" Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 1

No announcement was made after the Federal Cabinet meeting last night regarding any decision to hold a general…

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Labor Candidates Three Rival Sets SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 1

As a result of developments at last night's meeting of the State A.L.P. Executive, there will be three rival sets of Labor…

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Who Is to Choose the Candidates?

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1940 · page 4

With the rapid approach of the Federal elections the United Australia Party is re-considering its official attitude to the pre-selection of candidates. This is in response to a public demand that the voters…

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[?] the New Parliament

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

[?] the people of Australia, in the large [?] to the realisation that we should elect the [?] available to the new Federal Parliament. Too long has public [?] the dominating feature; the voice of pleasure…

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Mr. B. M. Wade to contest Federal Election. Resigned From State Parliament

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 2

Mr. B. M. Wade, Country Party Member in the State Parliament for Barwon, officially announced on Wednesday that he had tendered his…

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Federal Elections

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

At a meeting at Armidale a committee was formed to support the candidature of Mr. D. M. Shand at the forthcoming Federal Elections…

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Yesterday's News Windsors Arrive—Japanese Representavive—Labor Split— Federal Elections—Hongkong Evaeuees—New Wool Season

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, were welcomed to the Bahamas by a huge chirring crowd. The Duke received the royal salute and was sworn…

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Gun Shoot Successful' Fixture Soldiers' Popular Man Candidate

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

A very successful gun shoot was held on the showground on Saturday afternoon in aid of the candidature of Mr. T. Body in the…

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ARMIDALE P.P. BOARD Election of Director

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

Rolls closed to-day for the election of a director to B Division of Armidale P.P. Board. The returning officer (Mr. E. R…

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Labor Candidates For Federal Elections SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1940 · page 1

The President of the Provisional Executive of the Official A.L.P., Mr. McAlpine, stated to-day that they would select candidates for all Federal…

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Coming Elections Choosing Candidates Outspoken Comments

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 6

"Glen Innes Examiner" in the course of a leading article says: With the rapid approach of the Federal elections the United Australia…

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TWO U.C.P. CANDIDATES Endorsed For New England Forthcoming Federal Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

Messrs. V. C. Thompson, M.H.R., and D. M. Shand were yesterday endorsed as United Country Party candidates for the New England…

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[?] R.A.A. [?] By Election to be Held

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 2

Last hight's in[?]tting of the Municipal Council oppro[?]ed of the Mayer's action in dealing direct with Waler [?] and Filtration Ltd. in regard to the installation of the water softening and filtration plant…

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