National Ministry Mr. Curtin Rejects Offer Election Wanted Canberra
"It seems to me that in view of all the circumstances, the earlier the electors constitute a new Parliament, the better," said the leader of the…
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Politics & elections, 1940
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Tamworth By-election Premier Opens Campaign for Mr. Chaffey Wheat Position Hospitals and Education TAMWORTH
The Premier (Mr. Mair) opened the Tamworth by-election campaign on behalf of the Government candidate. Mr. W. A. Chaffey, to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Postponement of By-Elections Opposed Question of Enemy Aliens
The Deputy Mayor (Alderman A. H. Schwartz) in the absence of the Mayor (Alderman R. G. Weaver) on military duty, presided over the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Curtin and Election
The Federal Labor leader, Mr. Curtin, on Monday expressed opposition to the reference a of proposal to extend the life of the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sir Earle Page's Plan to Be Submitted to Parliament Next Week Sydney
sir Earl Page to-day expressed the opinion that compulsory rationing of petrol under the Government scheme would lead to waste and inefficiency…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →No Municipal Elections War-time Measure Early Action
The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Martin) has informed the Sydney City Council that a bill to provide for the postponement…
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When questioned to-night on the possibility of the postponement of the State election next year, the Premier (Mr. Mair) said that there was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Labor Candidate for Hume I
Mr. John Fisher, Labor candidate for Hume, was welcomed by the Wagga sub-branch of the Australian Railways Union at its meeting yesterday. Similar…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament Session Opens To-day Election Question Wartime Legislation Canberra
The Federal Parliament will "re-assemble to-morrow for what may be the last session before a general election. The majority opinion in the…
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The leaders of both the Labor Opposition parties in the State Parliament opposed the State Government's decision to postpone municipal…
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When questioned on Friday night on the possibility of the postponement of the State election next year, the Premier (Mr. Mair) said that there…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tamworth By-election Mr. Lang Refers to Radio "Gag" Attacks Menzies Government Tamworth
Speaking at an open air meeting at West Tamworth to-night, the State leader of the A.L.P. (Non-Communist), Mr. Lang, made reference to his speech…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Election Discussions Canberra
The, Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, commenting on the rumours regarding Federal elections said "You can be certain that when an election date…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament Opens
What may well prove to be an historic session of the Federal Parliament, of far-reaching importance to Australia, is now opening at Canberra in am atmosphere of unrest and disunity. In a few weeks or even days one of the world's greatest battles may begin. Hitler's expected…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Election No Postponement May Be Held September or October . Country Party Leader Attacked Canberra
The Federal Government has been forced to face the Australian electors, following the refusal of all political parties at a pre-sessional…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Latest Second Edition Postponement of Elections Favored by Country Party If Emergency Arises Repercussions Expected To-day Canberra
A sharp division of opinion among Government members on the question of a postponement of the Federal elections was revealed to-night. Although…
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A proclamation issued to-day prorogued the meeting of the State Parliament until September 3…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fed. Election May be Held in December
CANBERRA, Thursday: Although he refuses to announce a definite date for holding the Federal election, the Prime Minister indicated yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Election May Be Held in December Canberra
Although he refuses to announce a definite date for holding the Federal election, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) indicated to-day that the poll…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Latest (Second Edition) Federal Election Members Favor Early Appeal Prime Minister May Make Air Tour of Australia CANBERRA
The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzles) to-day carefully parried questions regarding the Government's intentions concerning the next Federal…
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