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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

616 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 31

University Quotas Question in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Replying to Mr. Collins (U.C.P., N.S.W.) in the House of Representatives, when he asked why students with a Leaving…

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State Parliament Interstate Rail Travel Relaxation Sought

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday—Mr. Drummond (U.C.P., Armidale) urged in the Legislative Assembly to-day that residents living in zones…

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P.P. Board Election No Ballot Necessary Mr. J. A. Culley Retires After Many Years' Service

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 2

When nomination of candidates for the triennial election in connection with the Narandera Pastures Protection Board closed on Monday last…

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Federal Election Date

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday: The last Saturday in July is being mentioned as the probable date for the Federal elections…

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Farmers and Settlers Annual Meeting of Wagga Branch Difficult Year Reviewed Election of Officers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association which was held, on Saturday night the president (Mr. W. H…

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Mr. T. Collins In Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 March 1943 · page 4

Mr. Collins: Has the Attorney-General seen the statement in the last issue of the 'Sunday Telegraph' that sessions of the national congress of…

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Hume Electorate R.A.A.F. Man Candidate for Labor Selection Mr. L. J. Tully, B.A., LLB., at Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 March 1943 · page 4

Speaking at Tumut last week-end, Mr. L. J. Tully, B.A., LLB., member of the R.A.A.F. at present in another State, and candidate for the…

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Labor Proposal Parliament to Override Courts

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1943 · page 6

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The Parliamentary Labor Party at a meeting to-day decided to institute a plan to provide that…

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Man-power for Rural Industries Tom Collins‘ Speech In Parliament

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 April 1943 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr Tom Collins asked the following questions:—In connection with leave of absence sought by soldiers…

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P.P. Board Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1943 · page 2

As only the required number of candidates were nominated to fill the eight vacancies on the Directorate of the Hiilston…

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Manpower For Rural Industries Mr. Collins in Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 1

Mr. Collins: In connection with leave of absence sought by soldiers encamped in close proximity to their homes to engage in seasonal work, is…

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Staffing of Country Schools Mr. W. F. Sheahan In Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 1

Mr. Sheuhan: I ask the Minister for Education whether it is a fact that a campaign has been commenced by the Teachers' Federation to prevent…

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Candidates for A.L.P. SELECTION Mr. Waterhouse Spooks at Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 3

Mr. Leo. Waterhouse addressed members of the Cootamundra branch of the Australian Labor Party. The president ol the Cootamundra…

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The Latest Second Edition U.A.P. Split May Have Far-reaching Effects Labor's Chances at Next Election Believed Enhanced

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1943 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday.—The main reaction at Canberra to-day to the formation of the breakaway National Service Group within the United Australia Party was a growing impression that the last chances of marshalling a united Opposition force…

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Labor’s Candidate for Hume Will Be Selected Next Saturday Mr. Waterhouse Puts His Case

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 5 April 1943 · page 1

‘ In making your choice as to who is going to be Labor’s standard bearer at the next Federal elections I am going to ask you to…

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Election on June 12 in Victoria

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1943 · page 3

The Victorian Cabinet has lived Saturday, June 12, as the date for the next elections for the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative…

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Ugly Man Competition "Ugly Digger" Candidate Further Meeting of Group

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1943 · page 2

On Tuesday night at the Town Hall a further meeting of the committee supporting the "Ugly Digger" (Mr. W. Goldson) in the Ugly Man…

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Invalid Pensioners Mr. Collins in Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 3

Mr. Collins (Hume): I congratulate the Minister (Mr. Holloway) on the further concessions that are being offered to pensioners. It has been…

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MR. L. Water-house at Tumut Candidate for Labor Pre-selection

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 3

Speaking at Tumut on Saturday Mr. L. Waterhouse, who is a candidate for Labor pre-selection for Hume, said: "I want to say at the beginning…

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Ugly Man Competition Shires' Candidate Chosen "The Ugly Twins"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1943 · page 2

At a late hour last night it was announced that the Kyeamba and Mitchell Shires had decided to nominate the president of the…

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