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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

329 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 17

Political Notes State Parliament Meets

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 3

The new State Government has opened Parliament in the time-honored way by a speech by the Governor. Lord Wakehurst, who says…

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Curtin Opposes Election

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 4

An early election is not favored by the leader of the Federal Labor Party (Mr. Curtin). He said at Perth yesterday that he regarded an election at…

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Red Cross Activities Fine Work At Wongwibinda Election Of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Wongwibinda branch of the Red Cross Society Mrs. D. S. Faulkner, "Abroi," Wollomombi, was elected president…

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Federal Election Labor Preparing SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 1

At a conference between five members of the Federal Labor Party, Messrs. Curtin. Forde. Makin, Beasley and Dr. Evatt, it is…

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Election Forecast Responsibility of Electors

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 August 1941 · page 7

In the course of a leading article Armidale Express says:--In spite of the Prime Minister's frequent and emphatic denials that…

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Early Election ? Labor Discusses Possibilities SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 August 1941 · page 1

At a meeting of the executive of the Official Labor Party last night the possibilities of an early election were discussed…

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Should There be a Federal Election ?

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 August 1941 · page 4

There are not wanting indications that Australia may soon be plunged once again into all the waste and turmoil of a Federal election. The tactics of the Opposition leave little room for…

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Labor Candidates For Municipal Council Branch Urged to Fight Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 5

Advice that the local branch of the A.L.P. should select candidates to contest the forthcoming Municipal elections was given by…

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Labor Government Federal Election Forecast By Visiting Opposition Speakers

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 August 1941 · page 2

A change of government in the Federal sphere within two months was forecast by Mr. Rowley James, Labor M.H.R. for Hunter, in an…

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POLITICS & WAR Secret Meeting of Parliament Serious Far East Position Menzies for London Fadden Actin Prime Minister MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 1

Vital decisions as to international policy which may have important far-reaching effects, not only upon the Far Eastern situation, but upon the whole future trend of the war, were reached at an emergency meeting of the…

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Tingha Hospital Election of Office-Bearers Wood Supply

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 2

Prior to the commencement of the monthly meeting [?] directors to the Tangha Cottage Hospital the appointment of the five directors to fill the…

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West Australia Result of By-Election SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 1

A by-election in Western Australia following the death of Mr. C.J. Lambert (Labor) was won by L. F. Kelly, an independent Country Parry…

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INVALID Recent Hospital Election Question of Returning Officer

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 4

The Hospitals Commission has declared the recent election of hospital directors in Inverell as invalid on account of the fact…

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L[?] Gov[?] Federal Election Forecast Labor Speaker at Glen Innes

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 6

A change of government in the Federal sphere within two months was forecast by Mr. Rowley James, Labor M.H.R., for Hunter, in an address to…

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Municipal Elections Compulsory Voting Sought

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 3

A meeting of Armidale branch of the Australian Labour Party last night decided to write to the central executive of the party,…

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Labour Loss in Western Australia Independent C.P. Wins By-Election PERTH

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1941 · page 3

The by-election in Western Australia, following the death of Mr. G. J. Lambert (Labour) was won by Mr. L. F. Kelly (Independent Country…

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Hospital Board Forthcoming Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 August 1941 · page 4

Nominations for the election of five members to the board of directors of the Glen Innes District Hospital for the triennial period ending…

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Dr. Evatt Defiant Reply to Sir Earle Page Possibility of Election SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 August 1941 · page 1

Dr. Evatt, M.P., Labour member of the War Council, referring to Sir Earle Page's statement on the proposal to send Mr. Menzies to London,…

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Mr. Menzies Visit to London "Matter For Federal Parliament" SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, arrived in Sydney this morning from Melbourne to take part in Cabinet and War…

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INVALID Recent Hospital Election Question of Returning Officer

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 August 1941 · page 3

The Hospitals Commission has declared the recent election of hospital directors in Inverell Invalid on account of the fact that…

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