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Politics & elections, 1939

1,676 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 84

Germany Watches With Interest Bitter Canadian Election on War Plan Issue Vancouver

The Sun · Sunday 15 October 1939 · page 3

The "Montreal Daily Star" presents a cartoon showing Hitler and Premier Duplessis of Quebec seated at a table drinking beer together with Stalin standing over them…

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"Dignity of Caucus" Parliament Raid Prosecutions BRISBANE

The Sun · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 3

"In Italy, Russia or Germany, these men might have been put against a wall and shot, but here every man is deemed innocent until proved guilty,"…

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City Council Vacancy Three Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 8

The Town Clerk of the Sydney Municipal Council, Mr. Hendy yesterday announced three nominations of candidates for the byelection in Phillip Ward, which will be held…

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Parliament Must Be Kept In Session

Daily News · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

The State Government's proposal to shut up Parliament for three months or more constitutes a blatant attempt to run away from its responsibilities and to stifle the voice of the people…

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One Parliament in Australia Urged By Minister

The Sun · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 4

"The people must be heartily sick of having State taxation piled upon Federal taxation," declared the Postmaster-General (Mr. Harrison), to-day…

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Daylight Saving. Move in Federal Parliament Expected. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 8

The Federal Ministry will be asked to consider the introduction of daylight saving during the summer, when Parliament meets next month…

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Wool Men Are Australians Reply To Criticism In Parliament

The Sun · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 5

Michael North, of Neutral Bay, writes: -- In the Legislative Assembly last week a member took exception to…

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38 Men Freed by Jury Raid on Parliament BRISBANE

The Sun · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

The 38 men who were charged with unlawful assembly after a raid on Parliament House on August 4, were to-day acquitted by a jury and discharged. The jury yesterday had been out…

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Cost of N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Fewer Members Suggested. Economy Need

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 11

In view of the need for economy in public administration, there is considerable speculation in State political circles whether the Government will…

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Legislative Council Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 7

Sir,—It was intended that the Legislative Council should be a branch of the Legislature strictly subordinating local interests to the good of the State as a whole. It may…

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State Parliament Labour's Censure On Govt

Daily News · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 5

MOVING a virtual vote of censure on the Government's Budget estimates in Parliament yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. W. J. McKell, said that every item…

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Reducing Size of Parliament. Government Action Unlikely

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 8

The Premier, Mr. Mair, said yesterday that he had not given any consideration to the question of reducing the rumber of members of the State Parliament…

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Relief Workers' Dismissal Lamb's Question in Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 3

The question of the dismissal of Water Board employees at Kellyville was raised in Parliament by Mr. Lamb. M.L.A…

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38 Men Found Not Guilty. Incident at Parliament. BRISBANE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 14

After a trial lasting nine days, and costing more than £1,200 the 38 men charged with unlawful assembly at Parliament House on August 4 were to-day found not guilty by a…

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Upper House Election. Nomination of Mr. Coates, M.L.C.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 15

A former State Minister, Mr. J. F. Coates, M.L.C., was nominated yesterday for the election to the Legislative Council, which will be held on…

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Upper House Nominees Councillor Parry A Candidate

Daily News · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 3

Councillor Parry, chairman of the Sydney County Council, was among seven nominations made yesterday for the Legislative Council election…

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Beau Vite Best on Track Caulfield Candidates Do Fast Final Trials MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 14

Working with Micawber on the rain-sodden steeplechase grass at Caulfield, Beau Vite today ran five furlongs in 1.3. It was the best gallop of those…

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State Parliament Labor Men Slam Budget Estimates

Daily News · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

DESPITE vigorous Opposition by Labor members, the Budget estimates were gagged through the Legislative Assembly last night…

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Police Check Women Attempt To Enter Parliament

The Sun · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 3

Twelve women, who announced themselves as Communists, tried to force their way into the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, when told…

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More Blankets for Militia Troops — Repairing Federal Parliament House — Camp Trumpeter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 12

Copies of pictures by "Sydney Morning Herald" photographers may be purchased from the Art Gallery at the "Herald" Office. Scale of charges may be obtained on application…

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