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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

313 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 16

Labour Candidate For Auburn

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 September 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday. — The A.L.P. Executive endorsed Mr. G. A. Byrne, Sydney County Councillor and Secretary of the Apple and Pear Board,…

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A.C.F. Officials Resign Organiser Declines Re-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 2

The Organising Secretary of Newcastle branch of the Australian Comforts Fund (Mr. Trebor Edmunds) and the Organiser of the A.C.F…

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Lachian By-election

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 September 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.— Three nominations were received to-day for the Lachlan by-election caused by the death of Mr. G. Evans. which…

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Rhodes Scholar Candidate for By-election

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY.—The State Labor Party executive has endorsed the candidature of Mr. A. A. Wood, journalist, and Rhodes Scholar,…

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283 Candidates for 80 Seats in N.z

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 2

AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Thursday.—Nominations for the general elections closed to-day with a total of 283 candidates for 80 seats…

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Prominent Spring Candidates to Race at Randwick

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 6

(By "Valais").—Most of the prominent Spring candidates will be racing at Randwick to-morrow, and Katanga (Chelmsford Stakes), Magi (Tramway), and Veiled Threat (Welter) are likely winners…

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Suburban and District Sees Communist Opposition Labour at Council Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1943 · page 3

Ald. M. E. McGrath told Wallsend A.L.P. that the Labour Party would have strong opposition from the Communist Party in the next…

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Cabinet Election To-day Few Surprises Expected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 September 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Sunday.—There was unusual week-end activity in Canberra as members prepared for the eventful week ahead…

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Auburn Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 September 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY — With his leave expiring on Sunday. LAC Edward Spensley. Independent Labor candidate for the Auburn by-election…

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Mr. Curtin Absent From Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 5

CANBERRA.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) was absent from the opening of his first Parliament in Canberra to-day…

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W.A. Elections November 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 1

PERTH, Thursday.—The Premier of Western Australia (Mr. Willcock) announced that the State elections would probably be held on…

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New Zealand Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 September 1943 · page 2

The New Zealand general election, held to-day, will be of interest mainly in determining whether Labour strength has been…

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Canberra Advisory Council Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 September 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Sunday.—The over-whelming Labour win in the Federal election was not reflected in Saturday's election for the Canberra…

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180 Candidates Lost Deposits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 September 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA, Sunday.—Lost deposits for the Federal elections reached the record total of £4500. There were 160 candidates for the…

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Lachlan and Willoughby By-elections

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 September 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—Result of the Willoughby by-election will probably be known to-night, when the returning officer (Mr. Hedges) will…

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Labor Leads in Nz Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 September 1943 · page 3

WELLINGTON.—In the New Zealand elections the latest totals of seats are: Labor (Government) 44. National 35. Independent 1…

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State Parliament Reopens Women Under New Bill Will Do Jury Service

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—"Jury service is to be extended to women under general amendments to the Jury Act," said the Governor (Lord Wakehurst) in opening the fourth session of State Parliament to-day…

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Election Expenses Exceeded £150: Fined £15

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 September 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE.—Charles Edward Kennett, of Glen Road, Toorak, who contested the Toorak seat as an independent in the Victorian…

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Parliament Adjourns

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The motion for the Address-in-Reply to the Governor-General's speech was carried in the House of…

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Parliament and the Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

It is stated that action may be taken by the Federal Government to prevent members of Parliament holding active…

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