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Politics & elections, 1940

1,681 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 85

A Woman Senate Candidate

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 5

ONE of the new things which will meet the public at the next Federal election, says the Westralian "Worker," will be a Labor…

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County Council Chairman. Election Surprise. Councillor E. P. Tresidder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 17

In unprecedented circumstances Councillor E. P. Tresidder was yesterday elected chairman of the Sydney County Council for 1940…

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Glebe Council Election. Postponement Announced

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 17

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Martin, said yesterday that he did not propose that an election for aldermen in the Globe Municipality should be held on…

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By-election in Corio. Labour Party Rivalry. Nine Seek Nomination. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 16

Candidates representing the U.A.P., the Labout Party, and the Communist Party will contest the by-election for the Corio seat in the House of…

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Non-school Candidates. Individual Subjects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 13

A number of non-school students attended the Intermediate Certificate examination in one two or more subjects. The results are given below. The numbers following the names indicate the…

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No Election Yet at Glebe

Daily News · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 5

It was not proposed to hold an election for aldermen at Glebe on January 24, the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Martin, said last…

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Non-school Candidates. Individual Subjects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 6

A n[?]ber of noti—school students atiened the Intermedia[?] Oertificate examination in one, two, or more subjects. The results are given below. The numbers following the names indicate the…

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Next Canadian Election Fixed Ottawa

The Sun · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 12

The Ottawa "Journal" says it understands that a general election will be held in Canada on May 20 The last election was held on…

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Seeks Election While on Bail

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 3

NEW YORK, Wednesday.--At liberty pending the result of his appeal, Earl Browder is campaigning as a Communist candidate for a vacancy in Congress…

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John's Ward Candidate

The Biz · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 8

A candidate contesting the St. John's Ward by-elcction for the vacancy in Cabra-Vale Council, well known to the residents of that district, is Mr. Stanley'…

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Non-school Candidates. Individual Subjects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 9

A number of non-school students attended the Intermediate Certificate Examination in one, two, or more subjects. The results are given below. The numbers following the names indicate rhe subjects…

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Corio By-election. Poll Likely Early in March. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 13

The Corio by-election, caused by the appointment of the Minister for Supply, Mr. Casey, as Australian Minister in the United States, is likely to be held early in Match…

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Snap Election in Canada a Surprise Is Sprung Opponents Bitter OTTAWA

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

The Dominion Parliament was thunderstruck today when the Governor-General, Lord Tweedsmuir, announced that an immediate election would be held. Parliament was reopened to-day, and a closing…

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A.L.P. Reports For Election Funds

Daily News · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 10

THE next meeting of the Martin Federal Electorate Council will discuss the question of…

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Clr. Shaw Nominated As Shire’s Candidate

The Observer · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 8

On Monday night the Sutherland Shire Council decided by a majority decision to nominate Clr. E. S. Shaw as its candidate for…

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Election in Canada. War Effort Issue Short Campaign. Ottawa, Jan. 26. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 18

Four hours after the Canadian Parliament met, the Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, announced a dissolution as a protest against the…

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What Comes in Corio By-election? Not Many Caseys Are Showing Up

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 10

MR. MENZIES could reasonably urge his Party supporters in Corio (Vic.) to pick their best man as a candidate to replace the departing R. G. Casey,…

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Canada Holds Snap Election OTTAWA, Friday. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 3

The surprising swiftness of the Canadian Government's decision to hold a general election has caught the…

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A Snap Election? Menzies Watches Corio

Daily News · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 4

The lightning dissolution of the Canadian Parliament shows what may happen here. Compelled to face the electors some time this year, the Menzies Government will be overwhelmed if…

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Election Heat in Canada

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 January 1940 · page 4

OTTAWA, Saturday. -- One of the bitterest political campaigns in Canada's history will culminate in a general election on or about March 26…

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