South-west Africa Police Bill in Parliament Capetown
The Police Bill, providing increased police powers in South-West Africa, was read the third time in Parliament to-day by 88 votes to 26. The…
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Politics & elections, 1939
533 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 27
Federal Parliament New Ministry Sworn in Sir Earle Page Hands Over House Meets Next Week CANBERRA
The new Federal Ministry was sworn in by the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) to-day. The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Country Party Attitude to Government Explained by Mr. Abbott Members' Role in Parliament SYDNEY
The Federal Parliamentary Country Party wilt not seek an election, but will help the Government, with constructive criticism, to carry out…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Waverley By-election Won by Mr. Martin
The counting of votes in the Waverley by-election was completed on Monday night, Mr. Martin (Heffron Labor Party) winning the seat by a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Conscription Move Mr. Chamberlain Explains Proposals in House of Commons Opposition Alleges Breach of Election Pledge "Cannot Pretend This is Peace Time," Replies Prime Minister LONDON
Parliament's approval of the introduction of conscription will be sought on Thursday, when motions will be moved by the Government leaders in the House of Commons and House of Lords. Indications are that the Labor Party will oppose them on several grounds, one of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Election Lessons Hurstville and Waverley High Food Prices Government Action Probable SYDNEY
The defeat of the U.A.P. candidates at the Hurstville and Waverley by-elections was referred to by several members at to-day's meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament Compulsory Register to Be Considered and Constitutional Reform Canberra
One of the first matters to be brought before Parliament after it assembles on Wednesday will be the measure to establish a compulsory national register…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mitchell Shire Election
An extraordinary election will be held on Saturday, June 10, to fill the vacancy on the Mitchell Shire Council caused by the resignation of Cr. N…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Parliament Endorses Conscription Mr. Chamberlain Denies Breaking Pledge Labor Amendment Defeated Mr. Churchill Says More Classes Should Be Called Up "We Want an Army—and That Quite Soon" LONDON
The Government's decision to introduce conscription was endorsed by the House of Commons to-day. By 376 votes to 145, the House carried a motion moved by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), specifically approving the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Labour’s Candidate for Hume Interesting Life Story (Contributed.)
Labor’s selected and endorsed candidate Mr. Arthur Fuller is a young man with great political possibilities. He was born at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Menzies' Government Will Meet Parliament To-morrow CANBERRA
Meeting Parliament for the first time on Wednesday the Menzies' Gov-ernment will proceed immediately to put its "full steam ahead" slogan into effect…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament Meets To-day
To-day the Menzies minority Government meets Parliament for the first time and it is likely that an early indication will be given of its chances of survival Much will depend, firstly, on whether the Labor opposition decides to launch a no-confidence motion, and secondly, whether…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Drunken Drivers Parliament Increases Penalty Fewer Accidents Sydney
The recent action of Parliament in increasing the penalty for drunken drivers had caused a decrease of 47 per cent in accidents caused by drunken…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament No Censure Motion Mr. Cortin's Decision Melbourne
Mainaining that a censure motion at this stage would be a mistake, the leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr. Curtin) to-day decided against moving…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cancellation of Rules Point Polling Booth
Mr. Tom Collins is in receipt of advice from the Chief Electoral Officer of the Commonwealth that the polling place at Rules Point, which…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →King's American Tour Parliament's Assurance of Affection "Occasion Without Precedent" LONDON
Assurances of the loyal affection of Parliament to the King on the occassional of his departure for Canada and the United states, and of the deep Interest…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Correspondence There'll Be No Election (To the Editor)
Sir,—Please allow me a few lines in your worthy paper to reply to Mr. Kelly's criticism of our Prime Minister and his eulogy of the leader of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wilmot By-election 5 Candidates Likely LAUNCESTON
Five candidates will contest the Wilmot by electlon unless additional nominations are received before next Friday. There are three U.A.P…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wilmot By-election Five Candidates Likely Launceston
Five candidates will contest the Wilmot by-election unless additional nominations are received before nest Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dispute in Canada Should Parliament Be in Session? Angry Scenes in House Vancouver, Saturday
Canada's legislators got into a heated quarrel yesterday over the coming visit of the King and Queen. Since February the Canadian…
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