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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

533 stories in Riverina's papers · page 20 of 27

Parliament House Raiders Mistaken for Hockey Players Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 2

Just before the baton raid on Parliament House on August 14, declared a Parliamentary' messenger giving evidence to-day, he saw men arriving in…

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Budget Problem Financial Reorganisation Needed Parliament Should Control the Purse Professor Bland's Address

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 7

Addressing a public meeting in the Wagga Town Hall last night on the problem of the budget, Professor F. A. Bland, Professor of Public…

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Tension in Europe Promise to Poland Unhsaken Parliament Summoned Emergency Meeting in France and England

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 4

The conclusion of the Russo-German non-agression pact, which, was signed to-day, will in no way affect the…

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Higher Taxes in New South Wales Income, Wage and Special Reference in Parliament SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 4

A broad outline of the State Government's taxation proposals, including the social service tax, which will be imposed in conjunction with the…

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Longer Hotel Hours Referendum at Next Elections?

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 3

An amendment of the Liquor Ast to remove anomalies, but deferring the question of altered trading hours until a…

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Britain To Keep To Her Word Promise to Poland Unshaken Parliament Summoned for To-day Emergency Meetings in Britain and France Russian Reports Deny Inconsistency of Non-Aggression Pact "Improves Chances of Sitting on Fence" LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 1

The conclusion of the impending Russo-German non-aggression pact will in no way affect the British Government's obligations to Poland, which Britain is determined to fulfil, it was unhesitatingly declared after the meeting of the…

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High Caste-defaulter Warwick Farm Brightlights Respirator's Handicap Epsom Candidates Disappoint Sprint to Brazandt SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 8

The brilliant three-year-old High Caste scored an attractive victory in the Hobartville Stakes, the principal event at the A.J.C. Warwick Farm spring meeting this afternoon…

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TWO U.C.P. Candidates Endorsed Calare Electoral Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Calare Electorate Council of the United Country Party of New South Wales held in Orange on Tuesday…

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British Parliament to Reassemble To-day London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 4

It Is officially announced that Parliament will reassemble to-morrow at 2.45 p.m. (11.45 pm. Sydney time)…

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The Latest (Second Edition) Fateful Hours Position Considered Easier British Parliament May Meet To-day London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 3

While Europe waits the outcome of these fateful hours the calmer tone in the Italian and German press has created the impression in London and…

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Upper Hunter Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 2

Mr. D'Arcy Rose, produce merchant of Wyong, has announced his candidature for the Upper Hunter seat in succession to the late Mr. Malcolm…

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S.d.r.a. No Taxation Relief Election of Officers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1939 · page 10

In his report to the annual meeting, of the Southern District Racing Association at Cootamundra on Tuesday night, the president…

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"We Will Win!" Polish Prime Minister Addresses Parliament Warsaw

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 4 September 1939 · page 1

Addressing the Polish Parliament at Warsaw, the Prime Minister (M. Skiadowski) said: "War has been imposed on us. We…

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State Finances Measures Before Parliament Deferred Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 September 1939 · page 5

At a meeting to-day the Premier (Mr. Mair) informed members that as a result of the state of war, the whole financial relationship of the States and…

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Raid on Parliament Charges Against Minister Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 4

Giving evidence in the police court to-day during the hearing of charges against the Rev. Ernest Cavey, aged 44 years, arising out of a raid on…

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In State Parliament Full Co-operation Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

To enable the N.S.W. Premier (Mr. Mair) to attend the conference of Premiers, at which the fullest co-operation with the Commonwealth…

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Emotional Scenes in New Zealand Parliament Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

Emotional and patriotic scenes were witnessed in the House of Representatives to-day when the Government's declaration of war with Germany was…

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N.s.w. Parliament A.l.p. Leadership

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

The recent A.L.P. unity conference In Sydney democratised its movement—it gave back to the Parliamentary Labor Party the old right to choose its…

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National Security Wide Powers for Federal Government Bill Before Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

Sweeping emergency powers for ensuring public safety and the defence of the Commonwealth will be conferred upon the Federal Government…

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First War Session of Federal Parliament Australia's Solidarity With British Empire Attitude Applauded by All Statements by Party Leaders CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 2

Speaking to the first war session of the Australian Parliament for more than 20 years, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), amidst applause from all sides of the House, to-day reaffirmed Australia's solidarity with the British…

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