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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

291 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 15

Bombs in London Incendiaries on Houses of Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1944 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—Incendiary bombs fell on both Houses of Parliament in a recent raid on London…

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Forthcoming State Elections "Open Go" for C. P. CANDIDATES

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 4

"The State is wide open, Find the candidates, and yon can test any seat yon like," declared the Loader of the State Country Party (Col. Bruxner),…

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Country Party No Nomination of Candidate

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 3

A meeting of the Conn try Party Electoral Council was held in Moree, on Wednesday, The principal business was to receive nominations of…

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Lettering on N.G. War Graves Mr. Anthony's Statement in Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. H. L. Anthony (U.C.P., N.S.W.) protested against the removal of the letters A.I.F. from…

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The Election Kiss

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 3

The kiss has played an important part in elections. The story of the beautiful Duchess of Devonshire, who purchased the vote of a…

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Cuyra Ursuline Convent Successful Typewriting Candidates

Guyra Argus · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 4

The following candidates coached by the Sisters of the Ursuline Convent, Guyra, were successful in a typewriting examination…

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Scene in Parliament Leading Members Involved Speaker Orders Member to Withdraw Remark CANBERRA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 1

Amazing scenes occurred in the House of Representatives to-day while Mr. McEwen (C.P., Victoria) was refuting…

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Country Party Plans Election Campaign

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Namoi Electorate Council at Narrabri it was decided to institute a vigorous campaign and, to re-organise…

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State Elections Lahour Candidate Taken to Task

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 4

H. H. Cordingley ("Mihi,"), Uralla, writes to the Editor. Sir,—On Ash Wednesday we heard as the Voice of Labour on 2AD the gentle…

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Parliament to Fix Basic Wage

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—The Government is to be asked by the Interstate Executive of the A.C.T.U to declare a basic…

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State Elections Armidale Seat

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 6

The Armidale State Electorate Council of the A.LP. held a meeting at Armidale on Sunday, 27th February. Mr. H. W. Oxford presiding…

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MATRICULATION Foreign Language Not Compulsory Wider Choice For Candidates

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 8

Foreign languages will not be a compulsory subject for entrance to the Sydney University in future. Announcing this decision of the…

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£2,000 Claim Fails Election Incident Sequel Communist Party Campaign Director v Mr. H. L. Anthony

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 1

The £2,000 damages claim for alleged defamation made by Claude Jones, of Wilson, who was Federal Election Campaign…

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Italian Voters Queensland Elections BRIISBANE

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 1

A number of Italians released from internment camps will be able to vote at the State elections on April 15. They are British-born or British…

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SHODDY Question in Parliament

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly recently Mr. Mathews asked: Is the Premier aware that many articles of a most inferior nature are being foisted on the…

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Barwon Election Mr. B. M. Wade at Warialda

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 3

Mr. B. M. Wade addressed an enthusiastic and representative meeting at Warialda on Saturday afternoon, in connection with his candidature at…

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Barwon Election MR. B. M. Wade at Warialda

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 3

Mr. B. M. Wade addressed an enthusiastic and representative meeting at Warialda on Saturday afternoon in connection with his candidature at…

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"Powers Bill" Angry Scenes in Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Following several angry scenes, during which the Opposition alleged that the…

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Federal Parliament to Adjourn Until August

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA. Saturday.—Federal parliament will adjourn next week, probably until August…

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State Election's Polling Day

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 5

Polling day for the coming State elections may be either May 20 or May 27. No date has officially been announced, but the Labour,…

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