Hurstville By-election
Sir,—I have been instructed by the Cessnock branch of the new A.L.P. to draw attention to the statements attributed to Mr. R. James, M.H.R., in the…
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Politics & elections, 1939
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Minister Retains Seat High Court on Election Dispute Privy Council Now Sydney
The High Court to-day allowed a motion on behalf of Edward Michael Hanlon, Queensland Minister for Health and Home Affairs, to set aside the notice of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Government Wins Kincardine By-election London, March 31
The Kincardine by-election, caused by the resignation of Sir C. M. Barclay-Harvey, resulted in the election of Mr. Thornton Kemsley, a supporter of the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →3000 Candidates for Belgian Elections Brussels, April 2
There are 3000 candidates for the Belgian elections, to be held to-day. The candidates include 36 women, 26 of whom are seeking election to the Chamber…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →By-election For Waverley; Three Nominated SYDNEY
Three nominations were received to-day for the by-election for Waverley Seat, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. J. Waddell…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Three Nominate Waverley By-election SYDNEY
Nominations for the Waverley by-election to be held on April 22 closed to-day. Three were received, as follows—Mrs. Ella M. Waddell (United Australia Party),…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Belgian Elections Catholics and Liberals Gain Fascists and Socialists Lose Seats Brussels, April 3
The Catholic and Liberal parties gained seats at the expense of the Rexist party at the Belgian general election no Sunday. The Socialists show a slight…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Danish Elections Nazis Increase Their Seats Dr. Fritz Clausen Successful COPENHAGEN, April 4
The results of the Danish elections to the Lower House (the Folketing) yesterday have not greatly changed the positions of the parties…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Lebrun's Chances French Presidential Election LONDON, April 4
The former President of the French Chamber of Deputies, M. Fernand Bouisson, and the former Cabinet Minister, M. Justin Godart, have not withdrawn…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →On the Tracks Heavy Going Sydney Cup Candidates Defaulter Does Well Sydney
Sydney Cup candidates were among the most prominent workers at Randwick this morning. Owing to heavy rain that fell for some hours before and during the…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Still Be Premier Mr. Forgan Smith Not for Canberra Queensland By-election Brisbane
While not abandoning his interest in Federal politics, the Premier (Mr. W. Forgan Smith) will not contest the Griffith Federal seat at the by-election…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Form for Newcastle's Eight Races Bobby, Doncaster Candidate Should Win Flying Theogundi Has Strong Claims in Welter
Bobby, who is engaged in the Doncaster Handicap, is selected to win the Flying Handicap at Newcastle Jockey Club's race meeting at Broadmeadow to-day. His most formidable opponents will probably be Senora and Dulcedo…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Labor Conferences Start To-morrow Preparing for Elections Sydney
Both the State A.L.P. and the Heffron Labor Party will commence their annual conferences at 10 a.m. to-morrow. [?]OTH parties will spend some hours,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wilmot People Want Dame Enid As A Candidate MELBOURNE
Electors in Wilmot which Mr. Lyons represented for many years in the State and Federal Parliaments, believe that Dame Enid would only have to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Handy Guide to the Cup Candidates
WHO WILL win the Sydney Cup at Randwick to-day? The following is a handy guide to the candidates— THE TRUMP.—Is the horse with the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Loyal to Labour Heffron Candidates in Federal House All-in Conference As Way to Unity Sydney
Candidates of the Heffron Labour party who win Federal seats will be loyal to the Federal Labour party, and its leader (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Herald Stop Press Parliament Recalled. London, April 10
It was officially announced this afternoon that the British Parliament has been recalled and will sit on Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Warships Leave Italian Ports Significant Orders Parliament May Reassemble on Thursday Fascists Occupy Strategic Points on Greek Frontier (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, April 10
Significant moves in the European situation to-day, following the Italian occupation of Albania were— All ships of the British Mediterranean Fleet in Italian ports received orders to leave. Their destinations…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →40-Hour Week Plank at Federal Election Victorian Labour's Desire Melbourne
The inclusion in the Federal Labour platform at the next Federal election of the 40-hour week programme will be proposed by the Victorian delegates at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Griffith By-election on May 20 CANBERRA
The Speaker of the House of Representatives (Mr. G. J. Bell) announced to-day that the Griffith by-election would be held on May 20…
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