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Politics & elections, 1939

1,676 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 84

Questions in Parliament State 'Buses May Use Charcoal Gas Tests Throughout Australia

The Sun · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 9

The Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) said in the Legislative Assembly to-day that he had no doubt that ultimately charcoal gas fuel would be used for buses, there by saving the…

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Prime Minister and New Cabinet in Parliament — Preparing War Book — New Cronulla Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 14

The scene in the House of Representatives, Canberra, yesterday, when the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, and the new Cabinet Ministers took their places in Parliament for the first time since the reconstruction of the Ministry. Mr. Menzies is shown (standing with face turned away from camera) talking to one of the Government members on the front bench. From left to right on the same bench are: The Minister for Defence, Mr. Street; the Minister…

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State Parliament No Inquiry Into Jail Unrest Charges by Ex-governor "Not Warranted"

Daily News · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

A FULL and open inquiry into alleged unrest among prisoners and warders in N.S.W. jails was refused point-blank by the Minister for Justice, Mr. Martin, in Parliament yesterday…

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At Opening of Parliament. Prime Minister's Family Present. From Our Special Representative. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 20

CROWDED galleries greeted the opening session of Parliament to-day under the leadeiship of the new Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies. Mr…

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BY-ELECTION Blue Mountains Shire Councillor's Ill-health

Nepean Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

A BY-ELECTION in [?] Riding of Blue Mountains Shire has been rendered neccssary by the resignation of Cr. J. Birrell, due to…

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Outsider Wins N.S.W. Derby Cup Winner Halevy Triumphs Over More Fancied Candidates Breeding From "Tin Hare" Performers

Referee · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 11

THE 1939 N.S.W. Derby attracted a nomination of 85 puppies, but will go down in history as one of the worst on record, from a punter's point of view. The original favorite, Dukeazel, who had been well-tried, was installed early favorite, but, after running in faultless style on the opening day, was well led and beaten by Donette Lad in the…

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Best Horses of The Season Glaims of Ajax As a Stayer Nuffield and Mosaic Compared Next Season's Derby Candidates

Referee · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 9

IT CANNOT BE CLAIMED THAT THE SEASON HAS BROUGHT TO LIGHT MANY HIGH-CLASS HORSES OWNED AND TRAINED IN AUSTRALIA. SUMMED UP, I SUPPOSE AJAX…

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Hurstville By-election

The Propeller · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

A municipal by-election will be held on Saturday for Peakhurst Ward to fill the vacancy in Hurstville Council caused by the resignation of Alderman…

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Feakhurst By-election. To the Editor of "The Propeller."

The Propeller · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 7

Sir,--I wish it to be made known that both Alderman Cross and myself are solidly behind Mr. Collar's candidature for the Peakhurst Ward…

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Federal Selection: Brilliant Career J. B. Chifley. Macquarie Candidate

Daily News · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

Railway worker, economist, Minister for Defence in the Scullin Government, and member of the famous Banking Commission, Mr…

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Govt. Defeat On Child Welfare State Parliament Private Member's Affiliation Amendment

Daily News · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

THE Government yesterday suffered a crushing defeat in the Committee stages of the Child Welfare Bill. An amendment by Mr. Primrose (U.A.P. North…

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Great Value in Election Daily News Drive

Daily News · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

SPLENDID meetings at Crows Nest and Balmain have rallied more branch support to the Daily News. Members of both A.L.P. branches last night…

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Jock Garden For Cook Federal Candidates

Daily News · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 4

Possibly none of the Labor candidates who will contest the next Federal election is better known than Mr. J. S…

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Election Date Extended

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 13

The date of the election of members of Tick Control has been extended from May 1 to May 22. Ballot papers must be received by the…

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Surf Life-saving. Tour Candidates on Trial

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 21

The final trials of the Surf Life Saving Association in connection with the selection of the team to go to Honolulu will be held on the next two Sundays…

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Heffron Labour Candidate. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 10

Mr. Ian Duffy was selected by the Goulburn branch of the Heffron Labour Party to stand as its candidate in the next election. Mr. Duffy is a young man. He has been an…

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Heated Quarrel in Ottawa Parliament Over Visit of King Vancouver

The Sun · Sunday 7 May 1939 · page 3

Canada's legislators got into a heated quarrel yesterday over the coming visit of the King and Queen. Since February, the Canadian Parliament has been in session and the Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, has…

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Candidates Battle For An Electoral Kingdom BRISBANE

The Sun · Sunday 7 May 1939 · page 9

Campaigning for the Gregory seat in the State Parliament, which is now vacant, is like battling for a kingdom. The electorate, whose centre is Longreach, is as big as a kingdom…

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King's Visit Stir Hot Words In Parliament Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

OTTAWA, Sunday. Sensation swept Canada when it became known that the Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, was intending to prorogue…

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Lang Candidates for Senate. Counting Near End. Senator Ashley in Lead

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 13

Counting of votes for the selection of candidates for the Senate to represent the Lang Labour Party at the next Federal elections is nearing completion…

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