U.C.P. Unlikely to Force an Election on Wheat Issue Canberra
Discussions on the wheat industry will occupy much of the time of the Federal Parliament this week. The extremist section of the…
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Politics & elections, 1939
556 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 28
Election of Mayor
Sir,—Aldermen of the Greater Newcastle Council are speaking in opposition to Ald. G. W. Jenner about being elected for three years. I think myself that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →131 Candidates Sit at Cessnock
One hundred and thirty-one candidates sat for the Intermediate Certificate examination at Cessnock High School to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Conservatives' Big Gains in Canadian Elections Ottawa
At the provincial elections in New Brunswick, 16 Conservatives and 10 Liberals have been elected, and six Conservatives and 16 Liberals are…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mayoral Election Date: May Be Fixed To-night
One of the items likely to be discussed at the meeting of Greater Newcastle Council to-night is the date of the mayoral…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Prices Control Debate Evidence of Excess Profits More Rigid System Urged in Parliament Canberra
Specific cases of profiteering were given by members in the House of Representatives to-night during discussion on the Ministerial statement on control of prices…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →DECEMBER 7 Date Fixed for Mayoral Election "Cliques Busy," Says Ald. Christie
The Mayor of Greater Newcastle will be elected at a special meeting of the council on Thursday night, December 7. The Town Clerk (Mr. G. Wells)…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Next Week in Parliament Canberra
The Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) stated on the adjournment of the House of Representatives to-day that the Government would go ahead next…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Charges of Bribery Royal Commission in Victoria Honour of Parliament Involved Melbourne
The Government had decided to appoint a Royal Commission to investigate bribery charges concerning the Milk Bill, said the Premier (Mr. A. A. Dunstan) in…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →"Our Cause Will Prevail" King Prorogues Parliament Nazi Challenge Could Not Be Ignored (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, November 23
"The shadow of war has once more fallen on Europe, despite the efforts of my Government to preserve peace," declared the King…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →More Interest Than Usual Miners' Federation Election Result Before End of Year
Elections for the appointment of general and district officers of the Miners' Federation this year are of particular interest. Every position is contested…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Who Will Be the Next Mayor of Gr. Newcastle? Aldermen's Views On Election Prospects
Greater Newcastle Council will elect its Mayor for the third term at a special meeting to be held on December 7. Already the "scouts" are out picking the most likely candidate for the mayoral chair,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Probe Into Alleged Bribes in Parliament Sydney
The Attorney-General (Sir Henry Manning) will investigate charges of corruption against members of Parliament. At the Richmond District Council of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →FIRST A.L.P. Ballot by Post Procedure for Newcastle Election
The Australian Labour Party will conduct its first postal ballot within the next fortnight. This was decided because there was not time at yesterday's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Secret Session of British Parliament London, November 27
The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Mail" states that the British Cabinet has decided to grant a secret session of Parliament if the Labour party presses…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Election of the Mayor
Alderman Jenner's recent suggestion that the Mayor should be elected by the people instead of by the aldermen is sound, though it is not shared by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Opened Without Ceremony War Session of British Parliament King Gratified by Empire War Effort (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, November 28
The first war session of the House of Commons was opened by the King to-day, without ceremony. The arrangements were kept…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Settle Their Own Deadlocks Councils and Mayoral Elections SYDNEY
The election of mayors and shire presidents, which will take place in December, may be either by ordinary ballot, preferential ballot, or open voting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pupils for High Schools Lists Issued Successful Entrance Candidates
The District Inspectors of Schools. Messrs. J. W. Mann and A. H. Dyce, released to-day the following allotments to the undermentioned schools for candidates in the High School Entrance and Bursary…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Threats of Early Election Government and Army Pay Issue Matter Has Been Deferred Canberra
The threat of premature election hangs over the head of the Federal Government on the vital issues of rates of pay for the…
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