MR. C. H. LENON Labor Candidate To Speak on Monday Night
Mr. W. Triebel, "The Anchorage," Yanco, writes:—"Mr. Lenon, who is to speak to the electors of Leeton on Monday night next, September 16, is…
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Politics & elections, 1940
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Correspondence Murrami Man Reviews "Most Momentous Election for Forty Years" (To the Editor)
Sir,—After hearing the policy speeches of the party leaders in the present political campaign, one is reminded of what Amazan was told of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Move Band On—Drowned M.L.A.'s Voice At Narandera Mr. Hankinson's Spirited Criticism of Action Incident at Street Election Meeting
NONE of the Riverina Federal candidates has yet suffered the fate of ex-N.S.W. Premier Stevens, whose countenance was soiled by a well-opened tomato while on the hustings at Campsie, but Narandera is agog at an incident which centred around Mr. R. H. Hankinson…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Elections MR. H. S. Roberton’s Speech
On Monday afternoon last, Mr. H. S. Roberton, one of the endorsed Country Party candidates for Riverina gave an address in Coolamon. An he…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Elections MR. J. I. Langtry’s Campaign Speech by Cr. Redgrave
Mr. Joseph Langtry, Official Labor candidate for Riverina, addressed a meeting in Coolamon last night. Cr. I. M. Redgrave presided and said that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Croydon By-election Won by U.a.p. Majority of 1958
David Hunter, endorsed U.A.P. caidiiate, won the Croydon by-election with a majority of 1956 fores over George Weir, the Federal Labor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Election Mr. Menzies and War Australia Will Play Her Part Singapore and Middle East Melbourne
"The Federal Government, in facing the present election, is asking for unlimited authority to do all things necessary for winning the war," said…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Candidates in A.i.f. Army Restrictions Modified
Army restrictions against soldiers participating in elections are modified by regulations gazetted. The original regulations precluded any member of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Lions' Cage Senate Candidates' Opening Address Fremantle
Mr. F. C. Swaine, described as an "Empire Co-operationist," who is a candidate for the Senate, delivered his opening speech in a lions' cage…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Policy of Dr. Ronald Cuttle Independent Candidate for Riverina
The following factors cause my candidature as a Member, of the House of Representatives:— 1—Dissatisfaction with the part I have been allowed to play in the war. 2—Dissatisfaction with the Government's War Effort…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"The Times" on Federal Election "Government Has Done Wonders"
In a leader on the Australian political situation "The Times" says:—"The fundamental unity of Australia has been proved by the unanimity…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Elections Hume Campaign Stirring Address by Tom Collins "Australia Must Be United for War Effort" Labor's Factional Fights Critics of Government Answered
In a stirring address, delivered in his usual brilliant style, to a well-attended meeting of electors on Saturday night from the balcony of the Commercial Hotel, Wagga, Mr. Tom Collins, sitting member for Hume, and a strong…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Election Why Mr. Spooner Resigned State Seat National Government Advocate Sydney
It was the appeal for new blood in the Federal Parliament that finally determined him to resign his seat in the State House to contest the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Senate Candidates Dein, Abbott and Patrick for New South Wales
The Government candidates for the New South Wales representation in the Senate are Messrs. Dein and Abbott, and Captain Patrick…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Election Gains in Queensland Forecast for Government Parties Brisbane
Gains in Queensland for the Menzies Government at the Federal election were reasonably certain according to the campaign director (Mr. B. F…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Derby Candidates Not for Sydney Melbourne
Following on their disappointing displays in the Moonee Valley Stakes, Sir Richard and Cyden's Son will not go to Sydney for the A.J.C. Derby…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Captain Patrick U.A.P. Candidate for the Senate
Although it does not seem likely that the Menzies Government will be defeated next Saturday the effort to obtain a good majority for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Current Topics (From our City Representative) Election Result—
There is every indication that the elections next Saturday will result in a return of the same Government with a slightly different personnel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ryde By-election Close Finish Expected U.A.P. and Labor Confident Sydney
A close contest is indicated in the by election for the Ryde seat in the State Parliament which was held yesterday. The total vote of the Official…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Young Ratepayers Want L.G. Elections Held Completion of Rolls Urged
Declaring that the Council had acted prematurely in the matter, as until the Bill in question came before the House no…
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