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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

616 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 31

Catholic Youth Movement Election of Officers

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Catholic Youth Movement took place on Monday evening, when there was a very good attendance of…

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A.m.f. Candidates at Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 1

Members of the Australian military forces will be granted special leave to contest seats at elections. This was announced officially on Monday…

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Mme. Chiang Kai-shek Addresses Canadian Parliament Danger of Chinese Collapse

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 5

OTTAWA Wednesday: "Japan is taking 3,200.000 tons of raw materials monthly from occupied territories within the great wall…

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Election Stir in W.A. Writs Against Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 2

PERTH, Sunday: A writ against 15 members of the executive of the National Party of W.A. was issued out of the Supreme Court, Perth, yesterday,…

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Federal Election "Pay-as-you-go" Taxation Mr. Spooner's Promises

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 1

GOSFORD, Sunday.—An undertaking that "pay-as-you-go" taxation would be introduced if the U.A.P. was returned at the next…

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Census Motion on Government May Mean Early Election CANBERRA

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 1

A censure motion against the Government for its handling of [?] in was industries [?] being planned by members of the…

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Fighting Speech by Tom Collins Tumut Does Not Want Two U.A.P. Candidates Member for Hume's Vigorous Address

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Tumut branch of the United Country Party, Mr. T. J. Collins' nomination was endorsed and…

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"No Confidence" Opposition Motion in Federal House Parliament Adjourns

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 June 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.—As soon as Parliament met to-day the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Fadden) rave notice of a motion of no confidence against the Curtin Government. The House Immediately adjourned within two minutes of its…

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"Election Within Two Months" Mr. Menzies' Opinion

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 June 1943 · page 3

Mr. R. G. Menzies, M.H.R., said at Wahroonga that he would be extremely surprised if there was not a Federal election within the next six…

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Federal Elections May Be in August

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 4

August 21st hag according to the "Sunday Sun," been tentatively selected as the Federal Election date…

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Preparing for the Elections Gundagai Country Party To Meet

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 4

To prepare for the forthcoming Federal elections, the Gundagai branch of the Country Party will meet next Saturday afternoon at…

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Federal Parliament Sensational Developments General Election is August

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 2

When, in the early hours of yesterday morning, after a debate [?] two night and a day, the [?] motion, moved by Mr. redden, was defeated by [?] vote…

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Middle of August for Election Federal Parliament Now Only a Formality As Members Gness CANBERRA

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 1

Since the Prime Minister's announcement last night that he will seek a dissolution of both Houses, all interest has departed…

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The Latest Second Edition Dissolution of Parliament Sought By Prime Minister Opposition Leader Agrees Royal Commission Will Not Now Inquire into Mr. Ward's Charges

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced in the House of Representatives at 10.45 to-night that he proposed to seek a dissolution of the 16th Commonwealth Parliament…

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Election in Ireland

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 2

DUBLIN, Thursday.—In the Irish general election Mr. De Valera's Fianna Fail Party has lost some seats to Labor and [?]…

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Election Plans Both Sides Prepare

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 1

CANBERRA, Later: Since the Prime Minister's announcement last night that he would seek a dissolution of both Houses, all interest has…

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Early Federal Election Mr. Curtin Seeks Immediate Dissolution Canberra, Friday Morning

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 2

On the motion for the adjournment of the House of Representatives last night, the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, announced that he…

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War-time Strikes Election Effect Feared

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 4

It the Labor Government was to win the coming federal elections, strike must stop and there must be no absenteeism, the Minister for Supply and Shipping,…

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Irish Election Mr. De Valera in Minority

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1943 · page 2

LONDON, Friday: The final figures in the Southern Ireland election, were: F[?]enna Fail 67, Opposition 71. Although Mr. de…

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Federal House Election Date Not Yet Fixed Supply Gbanted Royal Commission Will Sit

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1943 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday.—Parliament was waiting anxiously to-day for an announcement by the Prime Minister (Mr…

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