Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

2,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 102

N.s.w. Parliament Dissolved—out with Stevens!

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

THE N.S.W. Parliament has been dissolved. It held its last session this week. Mr. Stevens, at the time of writing, has not yet definitely named the day of the election, but it is expected to be at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

VITAL N.S.W. Elections What Is at Stake Communist Candidates Bob McWilliams Issues Call

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the Bureau of the New South Wales District Committee of the Communist Party, a decision was reached that our Party contest several seats in the forthcoming State elections. The recommendations have still to be discussed…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

No Report on Homebush Inquiry Committee's Work Halted by the Dissolution of Parliament Investigation Almost Completed

The Land · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

BECAUSE of the decision by the Government to hold an early election it appears that the Select Committee appointed to inquire into the Homebush Abattoirs will be unable to complete its inquiry and submit…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

C.P. Ready for Rush Election

The Land · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

MARCH 26 or April 2 are considered the most likely dates for the State election. It is possible that the date, will be announced by…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Primary Producers' Union. Election of Sectional Committees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 11

The election in connection with the various sectional committees of the Primary Producers' Union has resulted as follows:- Butter.—No. 1 district, Mr. J. J. Hayter,…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

State Election. Preparing Policy Speech. Premier's Task

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 12

Before leaving for the country yesterday the Premier, Mr. Stevens, dealt with a large accumulation of official papers in order to be free on his return to the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Commission Report Expected Week After Next. Effect on Election Date

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 13

It is expected in Government circles that the report of Mr. Justice Halse Rogers, the Royal Commissioner, now inquiring into Mr. Lang's charges of…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Labour Gain. by Election in England. "Blow to Government." LONDON, Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 14

The Government suffered the biggest defeat it has experienced since the last general election when the Labour party comfortably gained the Ipswich seat at…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Elections Cannot Be Held Before Saturday, March 26

The Sun · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

Parliament was prorogued till March 7 at a special meeting of the Executive Council to-day. It will be dissolved before that date. It would not, however, be possible to hold the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Rugby League Football District Secretary and President. Not Seeking Re-election

The St George Call · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

Neither the president (Mr. A. W. Yager), nor the district hon. secretary (Mr R. D. Fusedale), are standing for those offices in the St. George District…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Labor Victory in England Ipswich By-election London

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 7

A LABOR victory was recorded in the by-election for the Ipswich seat rendered vacant by the elevation of the sitting member. Sir John…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

U.a.p. Candidate Will "Follow Conscience"

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

"I am entitled to follow the dictates of my own conscience," said the U.A.P. candidate for Woollahra, ex-Rhodes scholar, Mr. V. H. Treatt,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

March 12 Is Now Suggested For Election Rush Campaign Is Urged Upon the Premier Commission's Report

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

IT WAS reported in political circles last night that as the result of strong pressure exerted on the Premier, Mr. Stevens, by an influential section of the U.A.P., the State election will be held on March 12, and not either March 26 or April 2, as was suggested after the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Labor Surprise In By-Election LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

A LABOR candidate's win in the by-election for Ipswich is the most severe blow the Government has received…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Aborigines Seek Race Equality Elections Appeal, Also Governor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

Candidates at the coming elections will be asked to support equal representation of whites and natives oh the Aborigines'…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Elections. Probable Date April 2. Parliament Prorogued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 11

A special meeting of the Executive Council yesterday approved the issue of la proclamation proroguing Parliament until Monday March 7. A special…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Home News. Parliament Prorogued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 1

After a special meeting of the State Executive council yesterday, a proclamation proroguing Parliament until Match 7 was issued last right. It is forecast that the election will…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New Wing For Parliament CANBERRA

The Labor Daily · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

FEDERAL PARLIAMENT was literally overrun with members to-day -- yet the House was not sitting. They crawled through windows,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Taxi Cruising. Deputation to Request Suspension of Ban. 'Matter for Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 11

A deputation, which will wait on the Commissioner for Road Transport, Mr. Neale, on Wednesday, will ask him not to enforce the regulations prohibiting…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Applause for Rejected Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 15

Oldfield and Grimmett, two of the rejected tour candidates, were given rousing receptions as they walked out to bat, and Grimmett was again applauded when he went on to bowl…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →