Woolahra Council Wants Municipal Elections
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Wollahra Council last night carried a motion protesting against the proposal of the Government to postpone the…
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Politics & elections, 1940
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Tamworth By-election Declaration Tomorrow
TAMWORTH, Tuesday: When the counting ceased last night in the Tamworth by-election the figures were:…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Election Date Not Yet Decided Effect of War News Canberra
The Federal Cabinet may not finally reach a determination on the elections at its meeting to-morrow. The possibility of postponing the election until…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fed. Election Tragedy Causes Change in Plans
CANBERRA, Wednesday: The arrangements for the general election have been thrown Into the melting pot by yesterday's air tragedy. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Elections State Members May Contest Seats
SYDNEY, Wednesday: The possibility of other State members of Parliament resigning their seats to contest the Federal seats is being…
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September 7 has been fixed as polling day for the Croydon by-election, caused by the resignation of Mr. Stevens. The Hon. Christopher Loder, elder…
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The possibility of other State members of Parliament resigning their seats to contest the Federal seats is being discussed in political circles. The Independent member…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Election Tragedy Causes Change in Plans Canberra
The arrangements for the general election have been thrown into the melting pot by to-day's air tragedy. The reported Intention of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Parliament Prime Minister's Tribute to Deceased Ministers Impressive Scene Both Houses Adjourn Canberra
"A nation is created by those who serve it best. We thank God for the service of these men," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) in the House…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Election U.A.P. Convention Proposal Multiple Selection May be Reverted to SYDNEY
The U.A.P. Council will discuss next Monday a proposal for the calling of a Federal Convention of the U.A.P. to decide whether the party shall revert…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Election Sir Archdale Parkhill Not a Candidate for Warringaf Sydney
Sir Archdale Parkhill said to-day that he would not contest the Warringah electorate against the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Spender) in the Federal…
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The need for infusing new blood into the Federal Parliament at the forthcoming election was supported in influential quarters. Apart from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Election Tragedy Causes Change in Plans
The arrangements for the general election have been thrown into the melting pet by Tuesday's air tragedy, The reported intention of the…
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SYDNEY, Friday: The general-secretary of the U.A.P., Mr. Horsfield, referring to a meeting to be held on Monday night to discuss a proposal to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sir Archdale Parkhill Not Candidate For Warringah
SYDNEY, Friday: Sir Archdale Parkhill said that he would not contest the Warringah electorate against the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Spender)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Election Mr. Mair Opposed to Early Poll Country Should be Put First SYDNEY
The Premier (Mr. Mair) expressed the opinion to-night that the Federal Government should continue its full period in office before an election is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Election No Announcement After Cabinet Meeting Mr. Stevens' Intentions Melbourne
No announcement was made after the Federal Cabinet meeting to-night as to any decision to hold the general election. The only indication was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Election Mr. Forgan Smith Not a Candidate Labor Breaches
BRISBANE, Monday. Although speculation concerning the future of the Queensland Premier (Mr. Forgan Smith) continues, he has no intention…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Election Mr. Forgan Smith Not a Candidate Labor Breaches Brisbane
Although speculation concerning the future of the Queensland Premier (Mr. Forgan Smith) continues, he has no intention of resigning the State…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Petrol Ration Increase Not an Election Stunt
SYDNEY, Monday: Trenchantly denying that political manoeuvring was responsible for the non-endorsement of the earlier petrol rationing…
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