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Politics & elections, 1938

2,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 102

Parliament Prorogued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 12

At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday Parliament was prorogued until June 7…

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Parliament's Assent Needed for War Canadian Premier On Position In Europe OTTAWA

The Sun · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 9

Canada will not join the Empire in war, except by decision of Parliament, said the Prime Minister (Mr. MacKenzie King), in the Commons to-day. The Opposition Leader (Mr…

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Our Country As I See It National Insurance— Weight Calculating— Grasshopper Campaign— Broadcasting Parliament— Iron Exports

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 1

THE position in regard to national insurance appears to be confused. The Federal Government has outlined its…

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About to Operate Penrith Building Society Election of Directors

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 1

AFTER a lengthy unavoidable delay, Penrith Co-operative Building Society has been definitely established, and is about to…

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Agricultural Society Election of Officers

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Nepenn A.H. and I. Society was held at the School ot Arts on Monday evening. There were…

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By-election

Nepean Times · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Glenbrook Progress Association comment was made on the Shire by-election, Members expressed support of Mr…

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Cycling Election Farce

The Labor Daily · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 10

IT took the council of the N.S.W. Cyclists Union just on two hours to elect two committee this week…

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Federal Parliament. Government Members Not Satisfied. Insurance Bill Amendments Foreshadowed. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 14

Four Government supporters, while commending the Ministry's proposals, criticised certain provisions of the National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill when the second reading debate was continued in the House of Representatives to-day…

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By-election Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 7

Mr. Philip Wilkins, sales promoter, yesterday announced that he would stand as an Independent U.A.P. candidate at the Coogee by-election, made necessary…

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Federal Parliament. Doubt Cast on Insurance Bill's Validity. Mr. Spender's Views on Measure. Power to Levy for Creation of Pool. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 12

Doubt was cast on the Constitutional validity of the Government proposals for national health insurance by Mr. Spender, K.C. (Ind. U.A.P., N.S.W.) in the House of Representatives to-day, when the second reading debate on the National Health…

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General Election in Eire London

The Sun · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 5

The Dail Eirean has been dissolved by Mr. de Valera and fresh general elections have been ordered for June…

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Eve Of Second Czech Elections Protest To Germany About Espionage And Violation Of Frontiers By Military Planes PRAGUE

The Sun · Sunday 29 May 1938 · page 1

Significant developments mark the eve of to-morrow's second instalment of the municipal elections in 2480 towns and villages in Czechoslovakia. In these villages the issue is…

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Concord Election

The Sun · Sunday 29 May 1938 · page 7

Mr. F. H. Edmonds was elected with 1256 votes to Concord Municipal Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. P. Caro…

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Protection for Smash Victims Far-Reaching Aims in Third-Party Insurance Bill Joy Riders, Hit-run Cars Are Covered Legislation In The Coming Session; Committee Will Be Formed To Fix Premiums Far-reaching Provisions for the Protection of Pedestrians and Car Passengers Are Included in the Compulsory Third-party Insurance Bill Which Will Be Introduced in the Coming Session of State Parliament

The Sun · Sunday 29 May 1938 · page 1

Even accidents involving stolen cars, or joy riders, or hit-run drivers where they are identified, will be covered. The bill, it is understood, will include a clause to the effect…

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Lessened Tension Czechoslovak Election LONDON

The Sun · Monday 30 May 1938 · page 5

Apart from one incident, the second day of the Czech municipal elections was quiet, says the Prague…

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Demands In Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday.--Demands by the Opposition for an open inquiry into R.A.A.F. accidents will be renewed when the House of Representatives meets…

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Muswellbrook By-election. Muswellbrook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 7

Of 1,143 electors only 361 voted at the municipal by-election H. D. Fallick with 265 votes defeated K. Brown (A.L.P.), 94, Thete wete two informal votes…

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Czech Plan Reported. Sudeten Area. Local Rights. Quiet Elections. "PARIS, May 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 12

The Press has gained satisfaction from the calm in Czechoslovakia. The papers feature a report that the Czech Minister in Paris, Dr. Osusky,…

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Minister for Labour. Mr. Mair Appointed Coogee Seat. U.A.P. By-election Plans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 11

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, announced last night that the assistant Minister, Mr. Mair, would succeed the late Mr. J. M. Dunningham as Minister for…

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By-election on June 25

The Sun · Tuesday 31 May 1938 · page 7

The by-election for the Coogee seat, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Dunningham, will be held on Saturday, June 25…

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