"Iniquitous Wage Tax" Request to Parliament for Removal Sydney
A meeting of the Citizens Defence League in Sydney to-night carried a resolution asking the Premier (Mr Mair) to reassemble Parliament for…
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Politics & elections, 1939
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Election of Mayors and Shire Presidents New Regulations Announced Sydney
The election of mayors and shire presidents which will take place in December, may be either by ordinary ballot, preferential ballot or open…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Election Not to Be Postponed
The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, said on Monday that the Government did not intend to prolong the life of the Federal Parliament beyond three…
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The Wagga, Municipal Council will elect its Mayor for the ensuing term on Thursday, December 14, at 7.30 p.m. The ordinary meeting will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' Pay May Cause Election CANBERRA
There is much conjecture in the lobbies this morning regarding the crisis over soldiers pay. It was pointed out that while many members say…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Electoral Laws Altering Ballot Papers Draw for Candidates' Names
Proposals for altering the method o! placing candidates' names on ballot papers for the Senate and House of Representatives were contained in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Redistribution Opposition by Members Next Elections Likely on Old Boundaries
The general opinion in State Parliamentary circles is that the next State elections will be fought on the present electrical boundaries despite…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Pay Crisis Faces Menzies Ministry Efforts to Avoid Early Election Exchanges in Parliament CANBERRA
The Federal Government decided to-day that the debate on soldiers' pay should not be resumed until next Tuesday. In the meantime, efforts are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Crisis on Soldiers' Pay Efforts to Avoid Federal Election Reported Move to Unseat Prime Minister "Personal Vendetta," Says Sir Frederick Stewart CANBERRA
Desperate attempts were made over the week-end to avoid a Federal election, which, it is generally admitted, would be most inadvisable at this stage of Australia's war effort…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federal Crisis Fiery Debate on Soldiers' Pay Labor's Election Hopes Weakened CANBERRA
Although the latest developments In Canberra tended to-day to weaken the possibility of a Federal election being forced, tense scenes are expected…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Presidential Election Next Week
CHIEF Interest in the special meeting of the Willlmbong Shire Council on Tuesday of next week will centre around the election…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Election Allegation Ex-public Servant Claims Damages Agreement With U.A.P. Official Denied SYDNEY
The nomination of G. B. R. Gordon for the Croydon electorate against the Premier, Mr. B. S. B. Stevens, and Gordon's withdrawal from the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Pay Increased Seven Shillings a Day for A.I.F. Militia Rate to Stand at Eight Shillings Election Threat Averted Probable Early Move for Composite Ministry CANBERRA
The immediate threat of an election was averted when the Cabinet decided to-day to amend the proposals for the payment of members of the military forces. It is believed, however, that there will be an early move for a composite…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Croydon Election Claim for £2000 DAMAGES Alleged Offer to Withdraw SYDNEY
Letters written by Garey B. Gordon to T. A. J. Playfair. M.L.C. acting chairman of the U.A.P. urging the latter to honor an alleged promise to get…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mayoral Election Ald. Garner Elected Unopposed Ald. Coogan Deputy Mayor
Prior to the holding of the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening last, a special meeting of the Council was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Music Examinations Successful Narandera Candidates
Results of the recent practical examination conducted by the State Conservatorium of Music on behalf of the Australian Music Examination…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Damages Claim Fails State Election Echo Sydney
On the application of Mr. Windeyer, K. C., G. B. Gordon, a former Public Servant, was non-suited in his claim for £2000 damages from T. A. J…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →New South Wales Dried Fruits Board General Election of Members
The New South Wales Dried Fruits Board consists of five members, viz., one, appointed by the Governor, who is chairman, (Mr. G…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Pay Increased Seven Shillings a Day; for A.l.F. Militia Rate to Stand at 8. Election Threat Averted Probable Early Move for Composite Ministry
The immediate threat of an election was averted when the Cabinet decided on Tuesday to amend the proposals for the…
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