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Politics & elections, 1940

1,681 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 85

Council Election Business Nominees?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 5

Will Granville Chamber of Commerce endorse candidates at the next municipal elections? The president (Mr. D. Todd), who…

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Hobart Marine Board Election of Wardens

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 1

Col. J. W. Turner, who was elected to the Hobart Marine Board after the death of his father, Mr. J. G. Turner, headed…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

WARREN.—Mayor. Alderman E R Green Dcputy. Alderman H E Rose SHIRE ELECTIONS. BLACKTOW.—President. Couneillor T. R. Stone…

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Labor Man For Election

Daily News · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 5

Mr. Alexander McBeath has been chosen by the Mascot Municipal Assembly and endorsed by the…

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Andy Fisher's Son Seeks Election Canberra

The Sun · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 5

Mr. John Fisher, 29-year-old-son of a former Labor Prime Minister, Mr. Andrew Fisher, will nominate this month for selection as Labor…

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When Parliament Meets in Secret How A Reporter Beat The Ban

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 15

THE object of the recent secret session of the House of Commons was to enable…

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Seeks Father's Seat Pressman to Fight Election Canberra

Daily News · Saturday 6 January 1940 · page 2

John Fishier, 29-years-old son of the late Labor Prime Minister, Andrew Fisher, will nominate this month for…

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"Summon Parliament Immediately"--page Vigorous Attack On Appointment Of Air Force Chief

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

"Parliament should be called together immediately to hear the reasons for the staggering decision of the Menzies Government to put the Australian Air Force under a…

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Mascot Council Election

Daily News · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 5

A by-election held on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the Mascot Council resulted: A. H. Loveridge (Progressive Party) 755, A. McBeath…

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Holroyd Nominates Fire Board Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 5

Holroyd Council last night unanimously decided to nominate Councillor E S. Shaw of Sutherland Council, as a candidate at the forthcoming election…

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The South Australian Worker Adelaide, Monday. Election Prospects

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 8

BOTH political parties are reconciled to an early election. They recognise that the happy times that they have enjoyed are about…

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Corio Electorate. Three Candidates Likely for Mr. Casey's Seat. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 14

Although the Minister for Supply, Mr. Casey, will not resign the Corio seat in the House of Representatives until a few days before he sails for U.S.A. to take up his new…

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Dairy Board Rolls Being Prepared For Election

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

NOMINATIONS are being called for representatives on the Australian Dairy Produce Board, at the term of the present members will expire on April 30,…

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Fire Board Election

The Broadcaster · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

Councillor E. S. Shaw, of Sutherland Shire, attended Holroyd council meeting on Tuesday night, as a candidate for the Fire Board election. He spoke briefly…

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To Contest Bye-election St. John's Ward Progress Association

The Biz · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 9

At a general meeting of the above association on Tuesday night, it was decided to contest the by-election caused by the resignation of Aid. Firth at Monday…

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Ald Firth Resigns Cabra-vale By-election

The Biz · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 6

Aid. H. G. Firth. who, owing to prolonged illness, has been unable to attend Cobra-vale Council meetings, has resigned the position as a representative of St…

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Triennial Election For Dairy Board; Roll Closes March 1

The Land · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 8

THE term of members at present on the Australian Dairy Produce Board expires on April 30, 1940, and details concerning the triennial…

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Ballot Reform. State Elections. Order of Names on Paper. Lot-drawing Proposed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 11

Legislation is to be prepared to provide for the drawing of lots by the returning officer to decide the order in which candidates' names shall appear…

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U.a.p. to Select Corio Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The U.A.P. will select a candidate for the Corio by election at a convention of all district representatives…

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Corio By-election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1940 · page 18

Two candidates, Mr. J. Chirnside, and Mr. H. C. Fallaw, announced their intention to-day, of seeking the U.A.P. endorsement for the by-election for the Federal seat of Corio,…

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