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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

12 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers

Premier’s 25 Years in Parliament

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 March 1942 · page 2

It will be 25 years to-day since the Premier;, Mr. McKell, was elected to the State Parliament, as member for Redffen. He defeated the former…

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Three in Dubbo By-Election

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 2

The following will contest Dubbo by-election, for which nominations closed yesterday:— Clarence Gordon Robertson…

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The Dubbo By-Election

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

Sir,—The Dubbo by-election furnished a striking example of the foolishness with which this country is governed. Because of the…

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Dubbo By-election

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 3

The Labour candidate, Mr. C. G. Robertson, has apparently won the Dubbo by-election with a substantial majority. Latest figures give…

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State Parliament Session Plans Outlined

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. McKell. outlined the legislative programme for the session of the State Parliament, which will open on Wednesday, at…

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Local and General Another Candidate for Eden-monaro

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1942 · page 2

The name of Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. for—Wollongong, has been added to those who have been mentioned as likely to forsake State politics for the…

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State Parliament Opened

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 3

Bills to make the Legislative Council an elective body, to revise State arbitration machinery, and to impose a land tax were foreshadowed…

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By-election for South Coast

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 2

The Speaker, Mr. D. Clyne, has announced that the by-election for the South Coast in the Legislative Assembly will be held on November 4…

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Eden-Monaro Seat Candidates for Labor Selection

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 2

Mr. Allan Fraser, who is a candidate for Labor selection for the Federal seat of Eden-Monaro, accompanied the Minister for Education…

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Parliament House Extension

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 2

Much needed accommodation for Ministerial staffs will be built, at a cost of £13,000, in the courtyard at the Senate end of Parliament House,…

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Upper House Election

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 December 1942 · page 1

The Labour Party secured one extra seat in the election on Friday to fill 15 vacancies in the Legislative Council which will occur in…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Election of Officers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 22 December 1942 · page 1

The annual meeting of the C.W.A. Younger Set was held in the Tea Rooms on December 3, Mrs. M. Ryrie presiding…

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