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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

533 stories in Riverina's papers · page 12 of 27

Wilmot By-election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 4

Nominations for the Wilniot by-election, which was rendered necessary by the death of the former Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) closed on…

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Music at Mt. Erin Conservatorium Professors Visit Convent Successful Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

On the morning of May 4 Mr. Alexander Sverjensky, of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music visited Mount Erin Convent, Wagga, to examine two…

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Another Federal Candidate Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 6

Mr. C. F. Williams so[?] been endorsed by the Lang A.L.P., a candidate for Robertson at the Federal election…

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Refugee Doctors for Country Districts in N.S.W. Bill Submitted in Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 4

To relieve the shortage of medical practitioners in country districts the government has introduced a measure, which was read a first time in the…

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Dame Enid Lyons Outspoken Letter to Parliament Will Provide for Children Herself When Health Restored CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 4

Dame Enid Lyons. in an outspoken letter which was read during the debate on the bill for the payment of an annuity to her and…

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London By-elections Abbey and Kennington London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 1

Polling will take place to-morrow in two London by-elections. In the Abbey division of Westminster, sir Harold Webbe, leader of the Municipal…

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The Law and Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 5

It is amazing how politics attract men who take up the law as a business. The total number of solicitors and barristers in the parliaments of…

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Threats Against Members of Federal Parliament CANBERRA

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 2

T[?]cats received by some members of the Federal Parliament that letter bombs will be sent to them if they support the National Register Bill are…

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Correspondence "Sports" and Their Queen Candidate (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Sir—Leeton has always prided itself on being a centre which contained a large "sporting" public, but recent events in the Queen…

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Hume Electorate Heffron Labor Party Selects Federal Candidate

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 6

At a large and representative meeting of delegates of the Hume Federal Electorate Council of the Industrial Labor Forty, led by Mr. R…

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Opposition in British Parliament London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 1

Fifteen Government members have tabled a motion expressing disapproval of the White Paper until it is submitted to the Permanent…

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King in Canada Attends Parliament Ottawa

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 1

The King made history to-day when, with the Queen, be attended Parliament and addressed both Houses from the throne. He also gave…

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Rumored Loan to Spain Denial in Parliament London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 1

Questioned about press reports regarding a Joan to the Spanish Government, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon) stated in the House…

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Heffron Candidate for Hume Seat

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 May 1939 · page 10

At a meeting of the Hume Electorate Council of the Labor Party at Wagga on Sunday. Mr P. M. O'Brien of Cootamundra, was chosen for the…

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Fed. By-election U.A.P. Candidate Expected to Win BRISBANE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 1

Although the Labor candidate is ahead on primary votes. it is believed that the U.A.P. representative will win the Federal seat in the Griffith…

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Federal By-election U.A.P. Candidate Expected to Win Griffith Seat Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 1

Although the Labor candidate is ahead cm primary votes, it is believed that the U.A.P. representative will win the Federal seat in the Griffith…

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Royal Tour The King Addresses Parliament From Throne Brilliant Scenes OTTAWA

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 1

Empire constitutional history was made by the King in the Canadian Parliament. Accompanied by the Queen, he entered the Senate,…

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Royal Tour King George Enters Canadian Senate Addresses Parliament From Throne Brilliant Scenes Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 4

Empire constiutional history was made by the King yesterday in the Canadian Parliament. Accompanied by the Queen, he…

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Federal Parliament Rush to End Session Measures to Be Deferred Government May Face Serious Position CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 4

The Federal Parliament will enter this week upon a three week rush period in an endeavor to conclude the session by June 9; but some major measures…

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A.l.p. Candidate Addresses Grahamstown Audience

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 6

A strong committee of friends and supporters, headed by Mr. Ken. Dick, held a social in the Grahamstown Hall on Friday night last to help Mr…

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