Federal Elections the Nominations
The following are among the nominations for the Federal elections:—Parramatta.—Dalton, James Patrick Labor, Non-Com.), battery builder;…
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Labor Candidate's Address
Before a good audience in Ware Street. Fairfield, on Friday night last, Mr. Tom Williams, the official Labor candidate for Robertson, delivered an eloquent and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Election Campaign Mr. Spooner at Fairfield
Mr. E. Spooner, U.A.P. candidate for Robertson, addressed the electors in the School of Arts, Fairfield, on Tuesday night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Elect Parliament for Five Years"
Advocating the election of the Federal Parliament for five years instead of three. Captain Patrick (U.A.P. Senate candidate) said at Neutral…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Election Candidates Advised to Gargle
The Official A.L.P. campaign director (Mr. J Cahill) has advised all candidates and their Compaigners to gargle their throats twice a day. This is intended as a protection…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Amandate to Win the War Clear-Cut Election Issue; Call For National Unity
As the Federal election campaign enters its final week, and the German assault on Britain reaches its climax, there is now a clear indication that Australian electors are viewing political issues in their right…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Unfair to Delude Wheatmen, Says Cameron States Must Share In Control Plan; U.C.P. Election Policy
"THE view of the Commonwealth Government is that it cannot accept unlimited financial liability in respect of an industry the output of which it cannot control."…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Under C.P. Banner at Fed. Election
MR. J. P. ABBOTT (New England) MR. B. M. WADE (Gwydir)…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →About People We Know Wheat Leader Rejects Fed. Election Offer
Refusing to accept a nomination to contest a seat at the Federal elections the president of the Australian Wheatgrowers' Federation…
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Polling Day: Saturday, September 21. Hours of Polling: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Opposed To Election Spender Hits at Factions
The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Spender) last night criticised holding the Federal election ''while Britain is…
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ACCOMPLISHED speaker. Mrs. H. V. Evatt, wife of Dr. Evatt, Official Labor candidate for Barton, addressing a women's meeting yesterday…
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Posters calling upon electors to support candidates who promise to oppose the Government's petrolrationing scheme were distributed to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Six Candidates to Speak on One Platform. Lots Drawn in Wentworth
The six candidates for Wentworth will meet on one platform at Bondi Junction to-night. Their speeches will be limited to 15 minutes each…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Letters. Election Campaign. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—It is recognised by all that there have been few men in the history of Australia endowed with such academic ability as Dr. Evatt, and his decision to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Challenge to Minister. Discussion O[?] Supply. Candidate's Proposal
A public discussion on war supplies with the Minister for Supply, Sir Frederick Stewart, was suggested yesterday by Lieut.-Colonel Gordon…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →"Finest Tonic for Nation." Value of Election. CANBERRA
"People who regret that an election is being held at this time are wrong. This election is going to be the finest tonic for the nation that it could possibly have had." said Dr…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Points From Speeches. Election Issues. Some Bitter Attacks
Federal election candidates for New South Wales electorates yesterday spoke on a variety of subjects. Points from the speeches include:—…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Army Restrictions Modified. Candidates in A.I.F. CANBERRA
Army restrictions against soldiers participating in elections are modified by regulations gazetted to-night. The original regulations precluded any…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Ryde By-election To-day. Five Candidates
The poll for the Ryde seat will be held to-day. There are five candidates:—Alderman H. J. Mitchell (U.A.P.). Messrs. A. J. Williams (Official A.L.P.), and James Stewart (N.S.W…
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