All Candidates Pass N.e.s. Examination
Much interest was taken in National Emergency Service classes at Morpeth. The warden is Ald. S. R. Stevens. All candidates passed the examination…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1940
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"Room at Top for Australians" Sir Earle Page Criticises R.A.A.F. Appointment Parliament Should Hear Reason Sydney
"Parliament should be called together immediately to hear the reasons for the staggering decision of the Menzies Government to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Labour Leaders to Meet Demand Calling of Parliament Discuss Minister's Dismissal (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, January 8
The British Labour leaders will meet to-day. It is understood that they intend to demand the reassembly of Parliament this week to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Election of Officers for Progress Association Council
Delegates from all progress associations operating in the Newcastle district will meet at Hamilton Council Chambers to-morrow night to elect…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fist-fight in French Parliament Paris
The French Parliament opened its 1940 sessions riotously with a fistfight. Members of the Right had objected…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Candidates for Presidency Newcastle Rugby League
Before it tackles important problems of policy, in the coming season the Newcastle Rugby League will have to find a new…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fist-fight in Parliament French Communists Expelled PARIS, January 10
The French Parliament opened its 1940 sessions riotously with a fist-fight. Members of the Right had objected to remarks by 12 former Communist…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Neutrality, or Share in War Federal By-Election Policy GEELONG
The policy of the Federal Government at the by-election for the Corio seat, to be vacated by Mr. R. G. Casey, is whether Australia should prefer comfortable…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Cycling Newcastle Club's Election of Officers for 1940
The following officers have been elected for 1940 in the Newcastle Motor Cycle Club:— Secretary, Mr. J. Richards; assistant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bitter Election Campaign in Louisiana New Orleans
Police detained Senator Nye, one of the principal candidates for the governorship of Louisiana and threw two of his representatives Into gaol on…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Canada and Privy Council Parliament Has Right to Abolish Appeals OTTAWA, January 21
The Supreme Court has ruled that Parliament may abolish appeals to the Privy Council The Canadian Press states:…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Communist Candidate for Corio By-election Melbourne
The Communist Party will contest the Corio by-election, Dr. G. P. O'Day has been selected as the party's candidate…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Will Seek A.C.T.U. SUPPORT Pensioners' Petition to Parliament
The Old Age and Invalid Pensioners' Federation will seek the cooperation of the Australian Council of Trade Unions for petitions which they will present to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Govt.'s Decision on Morning Tea Vigorous Attack When Parliament Meets SYDNEY
The Government will be vigorously attacked when State Parliament opens because of its decision not to allow men engaged…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Canadian Elections on May 20? OTTAWA
The Ottawa "Journal" says it understands that a general election will be held in Canada on May 20. The last election was held on October 14…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Roosevelt's Prospects for Next Election New York
John Lewis, founder of the C.I.O. Committee of Industrial Organisation), declared to-day that if drafted for a third term President Roosevelt would…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Canadian Election in May? Ottawa, January 25
The Ottawa "Journal" says it understands that a general election will be held in Canada on May 20. The last election was held on October 14…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Election Bombshell in Canada "Lack of Unity" Mentioned Poll Within Six Weeks Ottawa
The Dominion Parliament was thunderstruck to-day when the Governor-General (Lord Tweedsmuir) announced that an…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Election in Canada Dramatic Opening of Parliament MARCH 26 Earliest Date (Australian Associated Press.) OTTAWA, January 26
The Governor-General of Canada (Lord Tweedsmuir), in opening Parliament to-day, announced that an immediate general election would be held. He said the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Hold Election in March Canada Stirred by Dissolution Opposition Annoyed at Dramatic Session (Australian Associated Press.) OTTAWA, January 26
Parliament was dissolved at the shortest and most dramatic session in Canada's history. It is expected that a general election will be held…
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