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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

679 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 34

Federal Parliament War Expenditure Files Refused to Mr. Ward CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 1

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Fadden) announced in the House of Representatives to-day that the Australian expenditure on the war to the end…

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Federal Cabinet of Nineteen Members Mr. Menzies Proposal Before Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 2

Three new war posts will be created by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) in the new Cabinet, which will probably be announced to-morrow. Mr…

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L.g. Elections to Be Held

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 3
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SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Local Government Act is to be amended so that the period necessary, for residential qualification to-, vote in local…

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Federal Parliament Bottleneck in War Effort Alleged by Member Bill to Widen Cabinet CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 2

A demand for a smaller Ministry and a reduction in the number of boards and committees was made by Mr. Cameron (U.A.P., SA.) in the House…

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L.g. Elections to Be Held

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 3

The Local Government Act is to be amended so that the period necessary for residential qualification to vote in local government elections will…

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Doomben Candidates Have Final Gallops in Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 8

Aurie's Star, Panchio, St. Andrew, Hydra and Radical, who are Doomben Newmarket candidates, performed satisfactorily in the final gallops this…

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Federal Parliament Wheat Stabilisation Plan Sabotage Alleged Strikes and Lockouts Decision CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 July 1941 · page 2

Allegations that "certain people" were trying to sabotage the wheat stabilisation plan were made in the House of Representatives…

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Federal Parliament Referendum Mooted on Abolition of State Parliaments

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said in the House of Representatives yesterday that he would discuss with Cabinet the…

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Federal Parliament Referendum Mooted on Abolition of State Parliaments Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said in the House of Representatives to-day that he would discuss with Cabinet the question…

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Shire Election List

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 8

The SHIRE Council's roll of electors is now approaching completion and owners, ratepaying lessees, and occupiers are invited to see that their…

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Federal Parliament Referendum Mooted on Abolition of State Parliaments

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) said in the House of Representatives on Wednesday that he would discuss…

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Federal Parliament "Grievous Blunder" Admitted Censorship of Proceedings Diversion of Labor for War Purposes Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 5

An admission that the issuing of a blanket censorship over the publication of proceedings in Parliament last night and early this morning was a…

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Federal Parliament Both Houses Adjourn

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday.—After a brief but dramatic sitting the House of Representatives early this morning adjourned to a date to be fixed. The…

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Diggers' Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 July 1941 · page 2

In aid of the candidature of the Diggers' queen (Miss Dolly Walker), the committee conducted its first afternoon tea at St. John's Hall on…

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Election Prospects

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

The fact emerges rather clearly that more than one Cabinet Minister, including Prime Minister Menzies himself, I am told, favours a fresh…

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Wagga War Effort Queen Competition Billy Cart Derby For United Services Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 6

The billy cart derby to be held on Wednesday, August 27, in aid of the United Services Queen (Miss Helen Martin) will, according to the organisers, be the biggest…

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State Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A proclamation was issued to-day proroguing the State Parliament until July 23…

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Censorship and Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 2

It must be obvious to all people that strict censorship is necessary where the movements of the Australian fighting forces and shipping are concerned, and also in regard to certain features of arms manufacture which it is desirable to keep secret from the enemy. And it cannot be…

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MR. J. L. LANGTRY M.H.R. Advocates £1000 B[?] to Each Returned Soldier Speech in Parliament

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 4

The member for Riverina, Mr. J. l. Langtry, in the entre of a speech in the House of Representatives last week said that the Government [?] say…

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