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Politics & elections, 1939

1,676 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 84

Slum Problem Neglected Mr. Lyons Sidesteps Another Election Pledge

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 13

IN a statement issued last week, Federal Labor leader Curtin said that in any true defence policy the social side of the Commonwealth's…

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A.L.P. Candidates. the Entrance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 13

The Tuggerah Lakes branch of the A.L.P. has been notified that Labour candidates for the Robertson Federal electorate will include Messrs. Gordon Cross, Thomas F. Williams,…

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Carrots for Cup Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 20

THE HIGH PRICE of vegetables in Victoria doesn't affect Bustard. Western Australian carrots more than a foot long are served him by his owner-trainer, A. E. Moss, who is preparing him for the Australian Cup…

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Conservatorium Scholarships. Successful Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 7

The examiners, Dr. Edgar L. Bainton (Director of the N.S.W. State Conservatorium of Music) and Mr. K. Murison Bourn, have announced the following award of…

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Letter by Archbishop of Sydney Obsequies of Pope Pius Xi. and Prayers for Election of a New Pontiff. to the Clergy and Religious, Archdiocese of Sydney

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 16

(1) On next Sunday, each Pastor will announce a Requiem Mass for Pope Pius XI. in the parochial church on a suitable day during the following week. The sanctuary could he draped in mourning for that Mass. (2) Until March 12 inclusive, the Clergy will add to the Prayers after Mass…

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Canadian Municipal Elections. Communists Trounced. Toronto, January 27

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 20

City elections here were a battle against Communism—and Communists lost. Five of six Communist candidates wore defeated, including Tim Buck, head of the…

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City Tatt's Elections

Referee · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

OFFICE-BEARERS of City Tattersal's Club, elected for the ensuing year, are- chairman, Gus Mooney (unopposed) vice-chairman, Mr. George…

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Scouts' Dance. Function for "Queen" Candidate

The Broadcaster · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

A very successful dance was held in the Memorial School of Arts. Guildford, last Saturday, to assist Miss Phyllis Pettitt, the Scouts' candidate in the "queen"…

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Obsequies of Pope Pius XI. and Prayers for Election of a New Pontiff. to the Clergy and Religious, Archdiocese of Sydney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 26

(1) On next Sunday, each pastor will announce a Requiem Mass for Pope Pius XI. in the parochial church on a suitable day during the following…

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Successor to Pope. Intense Speculation. Seven Candidates. From Our Own Correspondent. London, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 9

There is intense speculation regarding the probable successor to Pope Pius XI. Seven probable candidates mentioned include Cardinals Maurilio Fossati,…

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Advertising Man Boycotted. Unions' Resentment of Election Publicity. No Service in N.Z. Hotels. Christchurch

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 11

Apparently because unions consider that some of the publicity which his firm propared for the National Party at the last election was offensive to the Labour Party. M…

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Selector Will Test Candidates for Rowing Crews

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 48

First step in the selection of crews for the proposed visit to England for Henley-on-Thames and for the King's Cup race at Brisbane in May, will be made on Saturday…

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W.A. ELECTIONS Labor Drive To Win Again

Daily News · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

PERTH, Wednesday.--Labor Premier Willcock will make his policy speech for the forthcoming State election at Geraldton next Wednesday night…

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To Win Seat Again A.L.P. Fighting Hurstville Call Candidates

Daily News · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

THE Australian Labor Party will contest the Hurstville by-election, to win the seat back from the U.A.P. This was officially announced last night by the…

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Election Talk Led To Boycott Wellington (N.z.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 2

Threats to boycott the hotels which gave him service have kept Mr. Frank Goldberg, of Sydney, on the move…

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Scouts' Dance Function for "Queen" Candidate

The Biz · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 9

A very successful dance was held in the Memorial School of Arts, Gulldford, last Saturday, to assist Miss Phyllis Pettitt, the Scouts' candidate in the "queen"…

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Hurstville Seat. State House. Labour Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 13

The forthcoming by-election in Hurstville, to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly created by the death of Dr. J. Eli Webb, is expected to…

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Battle-cry of A.L.P. Hurstville By-Election

Daily News · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 5

"Make Hurstville another Wakefield!" This will be the slogan of the Australian Labor Party during the coining by-election…

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One Candidate As Unity Basis

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 7

LITHGOW, Thursday.--A move has been made by the Heffron Party to bring about unity in the Macquarie electorate. The basis of the scheme is the…

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By-election in Hurstville. Poll Likely on March 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 12

It is expected that the by-election in Hurstville, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Dr. Ell Webb, will be held on March 18…

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