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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Early Election? Canberra Believes Appeal in Few Months Rolls Being Printed Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 11

The reprinting of the Federal electoral rolls, which is proceeding in all States, revives questions of an early election. It was predicted in Canberra to-day…

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Talk of Lightning Election If Register Is Boycotted Seek Mandate to Enforce Law Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 1

A lightning House of Representatives election by September 9 may result from the decision by the industrial wing of the Labor Party to boycott the National Register…

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Some Exempt Clubs and Liquor Act Minister Explains to Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 12

Of the 84 registered clubs which sell liquor in New South Wales 41 are exempt from the provisions of the Liquor Act, but the others must observe strict…

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Economic Stress N.Z. Farmers to March on Parliament Wellington (N.z.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 12

Five hundred farmers, men and women will march on Parliament House to-morrow to wait on the Government. One hundred are delegates to the…

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Election August 8 Fill Upper House Vacancy SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 13

The election of a member of the Legislative Council to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. H. M. Hawkins will take place on August 8. Nominations…

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Mr. Menzies May Accept Challenge Register Boycott As Election Issue "The Law Must Be Obeyed"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 11

The Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) said yesterday in Perth that he was prepared to fight an election on the issue whether the law was to be obeyed, or whether it was to be defied by one section…

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Early Election Inevitable Federal Ministers' Feeling "Right Of Ministry To Govern" CANBERRA

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

Reaffirmation by a large number of unions of their determination to sabotage the National Register has convinced Federal…

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"Not the Slightest Idea" Mr. Menzies on Election Date PERTH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) was asked, today if certain portion of his statement yesterday could be interpreted as an indication that the…

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C.P. Leader Against Election Fears Creation of "Undying Bitterness" GRAFTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 11

The Leader of the Country party (Sir Earle Page) made it clear to-night that he did not desire an election on the national register boycott issue…

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National Register Impasse Moves in Perth Election Isn't Popular SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 7

With only two days remaining before the National Register census period begins, members of all parties in the…

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Vacancy in Legislative C O U N C I L U.A.P. Candidates In Field SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 7

U.A.P. candidates for the vacancy in the Legislative Council are expected to woo Labor support very strenuously before election day on…

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Spring Candidates Begin Preparations High Gaste, Reading, Go Freely Derby Colt's Progress Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 10

Spring horses are beginning to move along more smartly in their training work, two notable instances this morning being the…

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Candidates for V.R.C. MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 9

Messrs. E. A. Underwood and L. O. Menck have announced that they will be candidates for the vacancy on the V.R.C. committee due to the…

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MAKE I.R.A. ILLEGAL Parliament is Hastening Measure LONDON, July 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 8

After consultation between the Home Secretary (Sir Samuel Hoare) and the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police (Sir Philip Game), in cooperation with the…

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State Parliament More Money for Building Societies Minister Promises Investigation SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 11

Mr. Davies (Labor. Illawarra) asked in Parliament to-day if the Treasurer (Mr. Mair) would make money available to the…

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Election of A.J.C. COMMITTEE Questions For Members SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 17

Before August 15, members of the Australian Jockey Club will have the opportunity of answering the questionnaire concerning…

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Hythe By-election Conservative Retains Seat LONDON, July 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 15

The Conservative candidate retained the Hythe sent at the by-election yesterday, made necessary by the death of Sir Philip Sassoon. The final figures were—…

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Master Builders' Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 22

At the bi-annual meeting of the Newcastle Master Builders' Association the following were elected to the committees—Master Builders, Messrs. W. E…

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No Peace Loan for Germany Explanation in Parliament London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 9

In Parliamentary statements to-day British Ministers brushed aside as entirely unofficial the reported "peace plan" of Mr. R…

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I.R.A. Plot to Blow Up Parliament London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 July 1939 · page 9

An I.R.A. plot to blow up Parliament was revealed in the House of Commons to-day by the Home Secretary (Sir Samuel Hoare). Sir Samuel also stated that the…

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