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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

275 stories in Riverina's papers · page 2 of 14

State Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—It is not considered likely that the State Government's legislative programme will be continued when parliament reassembles…

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Dover Episode Mr. Churchill's Challenge Deplores Debate Parliament is Master and Should Do Its Duty

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday. — Mr. Anstruther-Gray (Cons.) raised the question of the constitution of the court of inquiry into the Dover…

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Tee War in Australia Immediate Changes in Way of Life Cabinet Decisions Secret Session of Federal Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Australia's way of life, already greatly affected by the fluctuations of the war, will undergo further and immediate changes…

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State Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

It is not considered likely that the State Government's legislative programme will be continued when Parliament reassembles on February 25…

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Federal Parliament Opening To-day To Hear War Disclosures

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The emergency cession of the Federal Parliament called by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) to review Pacific war…

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Federal Parliament Secret Session Opened Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

Shortly before Parliament met to-day the National Security Act regulations, safeguarding the secrecy of the discussions, were…

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Egyptian Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 6

CAIRO, Monday.—The Saadist and Liberty Party members have reached a decision not to contest the election on March 24, thus leaving the Wa[?]dists…

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Detrimental to Local Government. Group Placing on Election Papers Opposed

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

Group placing on ballot papers at Municipal or Shire elections is detrimental to the interests of Local Government…

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Federal Parliament Pacific Situation Reviewed By Dr. Evatt Solidarity Essential

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—In a review of the Pacific situation to the House of Representatives to-day, the Minister for External Affairs (Dr…

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State Parliament Abolition for Duration Urged by Mr. Mair Premier Criticised

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — Declaring that the position was so serious that Parliament should not proceed with mundane matters, the Premier (Mr…

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Federal Parliament Pacific Situation Reviewed by Dr. Evatt

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 2

In a review of the Pacific situation to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the Minister for External Affairs (Dr. Evatt) declared: "We are…

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State Parliament Abolition for Duration Urged by Mr. Mair

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 5

Declaring that the position was so serious that Parliament should not proceed with mundane matters, the Premier (Mr. McKell) announced in…

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Informal Vote Would Have Decided Election Three Tie For Position on Local Directorate

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 1

An election was necessary for the position of member of the Board of Directors of the Junee District Cooperative Society, following the…

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Letters to Ministers and Members of Parliament Requesting Support For Meat Treatment Works

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 3

IN connection with the request for meat treatment works, as reported on the front page of this issue, the following letters were…

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Federal Parliament Monthly Sittings Responsible Post For General Gordon Bennett

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday. - Speak-ing in the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) said that both the press and…

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First Aid Exams. Successful Candidates

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 1

There were two first aid examinations held recently, and the following candidates were successful in gaining their certificates:—…

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Jindalee Shire By-election Two Nominated

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

For the vacancy caused by the death of Councillor Ben. Witenden two candidates were nominated today. Geraldra George Davidson of…

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Federal Parliament Criticism of Ministerial Broadcasts Mr. Ward's "Policy" Fear of Upheaval in Coal Industry

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 4

CANBERRA, Friday. - In the House of Representatives to-day, Sir Charles Marr (U.A.P., Parkes) claim­ed that Ministerial statements…

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Grouping on Municipal Ballot Papers "Not Democratic, Handicap to Other Candidates"

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 4

Opposition to the system of grouping candidates on Municipal election ballot papers was expressed at last night's meeting of the Junee…

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Farmers & Settlers Annual Meeting of Wagga Branch Election of Officers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the MP. and A.A. rooms on Saturday night, the…

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