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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

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State Parliament to Discuss N.e.s. Measures

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—To enable all parties to discuss national emergency service preparations in New South Wales, a meeting of State Parliament…

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State Parliament to Review Emergency Steps

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY Monday.— The State Parliament will meet on Tuesday. January 13. for a short session The Premier (Mr M'Kell) will present to members…

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Rumpus in Council Repercussions of Mayoral Election Challenges to Resign

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 1

During the course of questions at the Municipal Council on Monday evening of last week, Ald. Hepburn asked the Mayor if…

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State Parliament to Review Emergency Steps

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

The State Parliament will meet on Tuesday next for a short session. The Premier (Mr. McKell) will present to members a detailed report of the…

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MILITIA Early Call-up of New Candidates

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 1

SIDNEY, Wednesday: Warnings to Class, 3 militia candidates, who comprise men and widowers (with children) aged between 18 and 35 years,…

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In Australia Militia Forces Early Call-up of New Candidates Class 3 to Follow Class 2

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY. Tuesday.—Warnings to Class 3 militia candidates, who comprise married men and widowers (with children) aged between 18 and 35…

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Militia Forces Early Call-Up Of New Candidates CLASS 3 to Follow Class 2

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

Warnings to Class 3 militis candidates, who comprise married men and widowers (with children) aged 18 and 35 years, to…

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Early Call-up of New Candidates Class 3 to Follow Class 2

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 1

Warnings to Class 3 militia candidates, who comprise married men and widowers (with children) aged between 18 and 35 years, to prepare for…

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Militia Forces Early Call-up of New Candidates Class 3 to Follow Class 2

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Warnings to Class 3 militia candidates, who comprise married men and widowers (with children) aged between 18 and 15…

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Canadian Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

OITAWA, Thursday: The Governor General, in a speech at the opening of Parliament today, announced release from its promises regarding…

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Final Gallops Fancied Candidates Work Impressively

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—In the final gallops for the Challenge Stakes this morning, four of the best backed candidates—Freckles. High Caste, Session and…

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The Rock Red Cross Queen Competition Position of Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 6

The queen competition organised by The Rock branch of the Red Cross is progressing satisfactorily. This week, the A.I.F. Queen (Mrs…

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Intermediate Results Local Candidates Successful

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 1

The following pupils of the local schools were successful in passing the recent Intermediate examination…

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Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

There may be an early session of the Federal Parliament. Many rank and file members are champing at the bit. They want Parliament to…

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Intermediate Examinations 48 Successful Candidates in Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 6

In this year's Intermediate certificate examination, 7,950 country candidates competed, of whom 6,150, or 81 per cent., were successful…

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Election Costs Five Times Greater Expenditure to be Brought Before Minister

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

The recent Wangnda Shire Council election cost the Council £12098— an exnorbitant [?] in the opinion of the Shire President (Cr. W. A…

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Parliament to Meet on 11th MARCH

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

The Federal Parliament will reassemble on 11th March. It is expected that the Billings will last for several weeks and Hint Important financial…

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State Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Premier (Mr. M'Kell) said to-night that the State Parliament would reassemble on February 25. There had been no…

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Calling of Parliament Urged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 4

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The executive of the Federal Parliamentary Opposition to-day decided to seek immediate summoning of Parliament…

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The War in Australia Federal Parliament to Meet To Discuss War Position CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 4

After consulting senior Ministers the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced to-day that the Federal Parliament will be summoned…

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