Our Parliament
Sir,—Parliamentary history in Australia reports the names of men who have given of their best for their country's good; and we can be proud of them…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1940
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B.H.P. Men and Army Pay Question Asked In Parliament SYDNEY
Mr. Davies (Labor. Illawarra) asked the Deputy Premier (Mr. Bruxner) in Parliament to-day if he was aware that the Broken Hill Pty. Co. had…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Inquiry Into Queensland Election Brisbane
The Premier (Mr. W. Forgan Smith) announced to-day that Mr. A. E. Aitken, Police Magistrate of Brisbane, has been appointed a commissioner under the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Federal Group for Early Election Canberra
At a joint meeting of the Government parties to-morrow, a group of members is expected to initiate a debate on the merits of an early election…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Here and There in the Suburbs Candidates for High School "Only 80 Will Be Admitted"
That only 80 will be admitted to the Boys' High School next year was the contention of Mr. F. Lock at the Junction Parents and Citizens'…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Teachers' Policy Endorsed Leaflet Distribution at Election
Newcastle Secondary School Teachers Association, endorsed yesterday the action of the Teachers' Federation executive in pressing forward the federation's…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Will Not Contest Election Ald. Pittar to Leave Council Cannot Spare Time to Do It Justice
Ald. Rowland Pittar will not be a candidate at the Greater Newcastle Council elections in December. Confirming a report to that effect last…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Strike and the Elections The Date May Be Affected CANBERRA
Labor circles in Canberra believe that if the miners ro back to work immediately Federal elections will not be held as early as otherwise would…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Long-range Wheat Plan Mr. Wilson's Demand in Parliament Mr. Cameron in Defence Canberra
An immediate payment of 1/- a bushel on this year's acquires wheat, and the early launching of a long-race agricultural policy of planned production to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Progress Council Prepares for Elections
The question of sponsoring its own candidates at the coming triennial municipal election will be discussed by the New castle District Council of Progress…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Candidate for Senate Sir Archdale Parkhill SYDNEY
Nominations for the selection as candidates to contest the Senate election in the interests of the United Australia a Party include Sir Archdale…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Election Feared by Labor? Canberra
Fears of a snap election have been awakened in Labor members because of the vote of the miners in the Southern coalfields…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Plans for Next Council Elections District Progress Body's Move
It was decided at the meeting of the District Progress Association lost night to call a special meeting of delegates from all Progress Associations…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Stunt for Elections Is Claim Council and S. of Arts Handing Over Institution
Newcastle Council's decision to ask the Minister for Education (Mr. D. H. Drummond) to introduce legislation to hand over the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Labour to Contest Seats Greater City Elections
The first steps in the Labour campaign, for the Greater Newcastle Council elections will be made at the first meeting of the District Municipal Assembly…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →May Affect Next Election Strength of Progress Associations Intensive Campaign
Progress associations in the Greater Newcastle area will have a strong influence on the next council election. Determined to make sure that the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Before November May Be Federal Election GOSFORD
At the annual divisional conference of the Robertson Electoral Council of the United Australia Party held in the Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon, Sir Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Greater City Election Labour Making Plans
Preliminary plans for Labour's campaign at the Greater Newcastle municipal elections at the end of the year were made at the first meeting of the Newcastle District…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bitterness in South African Parliament Malan Has Excuse For German Aggression Cape Town
A three months' session of Parliament closed to-day on a bitter note over the Union's participation in the war. CONCURRING in a grant of £100,000 for the relief of distress in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Uproar in Federal Parliament Canberra
Uproar broke out in the House of Representatives to-day on a suspicion that the Government intended to adjourn in a fortnight…
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