Australia with Britain in Foreign Policy Not Automatically Committed to War Minister Informs Federal Parliament Canberra
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 9
If Great Britain, in pursuance of her present policy, went to war, the Commonwealth would make common cause with her, the Minister for External Affairs (Sir Henry Gullett) told the House of Representatives…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Two Candidates Labour Vote Split at Christchurch Wellington (N.z.)
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 10
The Labour vote at the Christchurch South by-election will be split, since there are two Labour candidates. Miss Mabel Howard, daughter of the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Search for Forbes Mentioned in State Parliament Sydney
The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 11
"Every possible effort is being made by the police of three countries to arrest John Woolcott Forbes as soon as possible," said the Premier (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Brick Prices Too High Judge's Reported Finding SUGGESTS 5/ CUT Report for Parliament To-day SYDNEY
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 9
A reduction in the price of common and face bricks of at least 5/ a thousand is believed to have been recommended in the report of Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Conservative Majority Drops at By-election London
The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 11
The result of the by-election for the Hallam Division of Sheffield was— Mr. R. Jennings (Conservative), 16,033…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Motor Examinations Women's Voluntary Services Successful Candidates
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 5
At the examination conducted in motor mechanics by the Australian Motorists' Petrol Company, at their terminal at Elizabeth-street. Tighe's Hill, a number…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Government Victory British By-election LONDON, May 10
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 14
The by-election for Hallam division of Sheffield resulted— Mr. R. Jennings, Conservative, 16,033; Mr. C. S. Darvill, Labour, 9939…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Revival of Shipbuilding Appeal to All Members of Parliament Visit of Mr. Menzies and Federal Ministers
The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 1
A conference of Newcastle business, shipping and industrial interest and political representatives at the City Hall today endorsed a letter to be sent to all State and Federal Members of Parliament setting out Newcastle's case for a revival…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Constitution Parliament to Discuss Amendments Referendum Unlikely Canberra
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 10
Although the Federal Parliament will moot probably devote some days during this session to a discussion on amendments to the Constitution, it to extremely…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Indiscriminate Sale of Liquor Question Raised In Parliament SYDNEY
The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 11
Whether liquor is being sold to young people indiscriminately at dances held at city business emporiums, and to what extent, will be…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Early Budget Session Federal Parliament CANBERRA
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 27
The Federal Parliament will sit four days a week from next week, and the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) hopes to adjourn for the winter recess 0on…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Labour Wins One Seat By-elections in Britain LONDON, May 17
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 7
Three by-election results were announced to-day. Labour captured one seat from the National Liberals. The Conservatives retained the others…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British Parliament London, May 19
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 12
Parliament will adjourn for the Whitsun recess to-morrow week, and will reassemble on June 5. The usual provision will be made for…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Public Works Committee's Competence Challenged Incidents in Parliament Canberra
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 13
The competence of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Works to investigate building undertakings referred to it will be challenged in a full dress debate…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Eyes on Griffith To-day's Three-cornered By-election BRISBANE
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 12
Keen interest is being taken in the Griffith by-election, which will be held to-morrow. The polling to-morrow is expected to be heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Labour Vote Split U.A.P. Likely to Win Griffith Queensland By-election Brisbane
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 7
The Labour candidate lends his two opponents in primary votes but it is believed that the United Australia Party representative will win the Griffith seat…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Rush Before Recess Federal Parliament Bills May Be Deferred Most Attention to New Measures CANBERRA
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 7
This week Federal Parliament will enter upon a three-week rush period in an endeavour to put through all legislation now…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Griffith By-election Brisbane
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 8
When counting ceased to-night in the Griffith by-election the totals were— W. P. Conelan (Lab.)...22,860 P. McCowan (U.A.P.)...17,014…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Lutheran Minister As Propagandist Protest in South African Parliament Cape Town, May 23
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 9
A member for Griqualand protested in the House of Assembly against the actions of a Lutheran minister in his constituency. He said that the minister's…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Griffith By-election Still Open Brisbane
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 10
With two-fifths of Mr. E. I. Graham's preferences distributed the contest between Mr. W. P. Conelan (Lab.) and Mr. P. McCowan (U.A.P.) in the Griffith…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →