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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

787 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 40

Candidates for Riverina Five Candidates Mentioned

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 3

The "Area News" slates that Mr. Jack Brady, of Griffith, receded a telegram from Mr. Dickson, general secretary of the Federal Labor party…

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Federal Elections Address by Mr. H. K. Nock

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 3

Mr. H. K. Nock. M.H.R., visited Narandera on Tuesday last and in the evening delivered an address in support of his candidature. The meeting…

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Cost of Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 3

Quite a number of people are arguing that the Federal elections which will cost more than £250,000 are a waste of money which should have…

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Federal Elections Country Party Campaign Opened in Adelaide by Mr. Cameron Primary Producers' Protection Main Issues of the Federal Election Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 2

"In opening the campaign for the Australian Country Party and for the South Australian L.C. League, we are happy to have with us to-night the Prime Minister, who delivered a joint policy for both U.A.P and A.C.P. on…

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Will Put Strong Case For Meatworks After Election Defence Food Committee Chairman is Keen Further Scrutiny Of Potentialities

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 3

"I AM more convinced than ever that from a defence point of view the meat treatment works at Yanco should be established as quickly as it is humanly possible," said the Chairman of the Defence Food Supply Committee, Mr. C. Massey, to the "Irrigator" on Wednesday…

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Federal Elections Mr. John Hogan's Candidature

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 4

The first speech of the Federal Election campaign was delivered in Coolamon on Monday afternoon, when Mr. John Hogan, Independent…

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Federal Elections Mr. Arthur Fuller Opens Campaign in Tumut

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

The campaign for Hume was opened in Tumut on Tuesday night when Mr. Arthur Fuller of Tumut, the locally-selected and…

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Federal Elections Hume Campaign Mr. E. V. Roberts Outlines His Policy War Effort and Rural Industry

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 2

Mr. E. V. Roberts, Independent candidate for Hume, in outlining his policy at the Little Theatre last night, stressed the need for a far more vigorous and efficient…

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Mr. Hardy Not a Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 4

Mr. Charles Hardy, who was a Senator for six years, bag been approached in several quarters to again offer himself for Parliamentary honors…

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Federal Election Mr. Beasley's Strategy Not Approved by Mr. Stevens Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 4

If Britain failed we were lost and if the Suez Canal fell, our front line would have been pierced, said the former Premier (Mr. Stevens)…

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Election Next Week!

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

Nomination closed at noon on Saturday for the election, next week, of the House of Representatives and of the Senators. For this State…

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Two Labor Candidates Address Meetings at Wagga Menzies Government Criticised

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 3

There were two open air meetings on Saturday night at Wagga conducted by rival Labor candidates. Mr. Arthur Fuller, A.L.P. (Non-Communist)…

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Arthur Rae and John Fisher at Gundagai N.S.W. Labor Candidate for Hume

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 3

Mr. John Fisher, candidate for Hume under the banner of the Australian Labor Party (State of N.S.W.) addressed…

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Federal Elections Many Candidates and Many Parties Melbourne

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

With a record number of candidates, a record variety of parties, and a record number of independent candidates, the Federal election on…

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Federal Elections Mr. Hankinson Addresses Electors in Favour of Country Party Candidates Regrettable Disturbance by Band

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

On Saturday evening last Mr. R. H. Hankinson, M.L.A., delivered an address at Richards' corner in support of the Country Party candidates in…

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Record Number of Candidates Dr. R. Cuttle to Stand As Independent Candidate for Riverina

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

The record number of 272 candidates has nominated for the general Federal elections on 21st September. Those endorsed comprise 75 Official…

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Federal Election E. V. Roberts on the Party System

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 1

Speaking to a large audience, Mr. Roberts, managing director of 2WG and Independent Candidate for Hume, commenting on the Party…

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Federal Elections Senator Abbott Meeting in Wagga Last Night Tribute to Mr. Collins War Effort Defended

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

Addressing a meeting from the Commercial Hotel balcony last night. Senator Macartney Abbott paid a very graceful tribute to Mr…

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Country Party Candidates

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

H. K. NOCK (Sitting Member) H. S. ROBERTON…

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Appeal for Co-operation of Absentee Voters Leeton Congestion at Last Election

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

At last Federal elections 400 absentee votes were recorded at Leeton with only two men to handle them. In other electorates three men were…

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