Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

787 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 40

French Parliament Confidence in New Cabinet Deputies' Vote Paris

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 4

The new Cabinet formed by M. Reynaud, the former Minister for Finance, met last night after it had fought on Friday for a vote of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Moderates Worried Effect of Resolution at Election Time Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 5

Although there is talk of a cleavage in the ranks of the Labor movement as a result of the resolution carried by the Easter Labor Conference on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Canadian Election Reduced Majority Expected for Liberals Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 2

The Canadian general election to be held to-morrow is expected to reduce substantially Mr. M'Kenzie King's overwhelming majority. The Liberals…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Latest Second Edition Canadian Election State of Pasties Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 2

The latest returns in the Canadian general election show the State of parties at 9 a.m. to be: Liberals 174. National Party 38, doubtful 8…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Canadian Elections Return of Liberals to Power Sweeping Victory Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 4

After one of the bitterest campaigns in Canada's history. Mr. M'Kenzie King's Government was returned to power in yesterday's election, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

State Parliament U.A.P. RECOMMENDATION Reduction of Members From 90 to 60

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 4

A reduction from 90 to 60 in the number of members in the State Parliament was recommended in a motion adopted after a heated debate at the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Late Mr. Savage Body Lying in State at Parliament House Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 4

Thousands of people to-day attended the Catholic Basilica at Wellington where Archbishop O'Shea said [?] Requiem Mass for…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Pastures Protection Board Election in D Division Only

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

Nominations of candidates for election as directors of the Narandera Postures Protection Board closed on Monday last, and nominations were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Canadian Elections Great Victory for Prime Minister Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

The Liberal Party at the Canadian general elections obtained the largest majority in Canadian history. With only six results outstanding, the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Turvey Park Progress Association Meets President Congratulated on Election to Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 2

When the meeting of the Turvey Park Progress Association opened last night, Mr, R. Chitts congratulated the president (Mr. James Halloran)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

N.Z. Prime Minister Two Candidates for Vacant Office Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 6

There will be two aspirants for the Prime Ministership at a meeting of the Parliamentary Labor Party next week. The Acting Prime Minister (Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Gundagai P.p. Board Interest in Election

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

Great interest is being shown in the election of the directors for “C” Division of the Gundagai Pastures Protection Board, in which Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Early Election Possible

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1940 · page 2

Opinions of Federal Ministers and even private U.A.P. and C.P. members are being canvassed on the question of whether the Federal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

P. Board Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 2

Great interest is being shown in the election of the directors for "C" Division of the Gundagai Board, in which Mr. Hugh McEachern is opposing the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Federal Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 4

Although an early election appeared very much on the cards a few days ago. the prospects of it are now fading. It is known that Federal…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Election of Officers

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

The following were elected officers for the year:— President—Mrs Les Johns Vice-Presidents—Mesdames Lake…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Unique Tribute to Mr. R. H. Hankinson, M.l.a. Presentation at Narendera 12 Members of Parliament Included in Large and Representative Gathering

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

A tribute, probably unique is the [?] of the public life of new South Wales was paid to Mr.R.H. Hopkinton Member for Murrumbidgee in the Legislative Assembly ,when, for the third occasion during bit public career, he was tendered a complimentary social and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A.L.P. Disruption Investigation Committee's Report Members of Parliament Involved Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

A recommendation that certain members of the New South Wales branch of the ALP. should be dealt with for alleged disruption within the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

British Navy Cheered by French Parliament Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

Three hundred Senators cheered to the echo when the French Prime Minister (M. Reynaud) referred to the British Navy's successes in Norway…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Subversive Activities Federal Government Will Act Coal Strike and Communists Governor-General's Speech at Opening of Parliament CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 7

The Federal Government intends to take action to deal with subversive activities to ensure adequate supplies of coal and to prevent illegal strikes. This was revealed by the Gorernor-G«neral (Lord Gowrie) in his speech…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →