Overhaul of Defence. "Abolish Red Tape." Candidates' Plea
The urgent need for a complete overhaul of the administration of the Departments of Defence was emphasised yesterday by Mr. Norman…
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Letters. Federal Elections. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Listening to speeches from various candidates one marvels at the fatal absurdity of those who still concentrate on party issues, promises of Utopian…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sick Candidate's Campaign. Mr. Curtin's Appeal
The leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Curtin, has made a recorded address in support of the Official Labour candidate for Macquarie, Mr. J. B. Chifley, who is…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →P.M. Rallies Crowd to Candidate Faced by 'Watchman' Melbourne
The poor platform showing made last night by the U.A.P. candidate for Flinders (Lt.-Col. R. S. Ryan) was counteracted by the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, when he took charge of the meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Killed Seeking Election
NEW YORK, Monday (A.A.P.).--Mr. Glenn Frank, 53, former president of Wisconsin University, and his son Glenn were killed yesterday when their…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fight for Parramatta Labor Man Challenges U.a.p. Election Expense
If one of the U.A.P. candidates wins the Parramatta seat on Saturday, Mr. W. A. Wood (N.S.W. Labor) will challenge the result on the ground that the successful candidate has spent more than £100…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →WENTWORTH Sweating In Radio Alleged Sitting Member: Mr. E.- J. Harrison (U.A.P.). Majority last election: 20,899. Six candidates. Outstanding candidate: Mr. N. Cowper (U.A.P.)
"There is as much sweating in commercial radio as in back-alley factories," said Mr. J. K. Morley, New South Wales Labor…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Labor Awaits the Verdict of the People Next Saturday is Polling Day Federal Leader Curtin Forecasts Solid Labor Gains in All States
THE vote to elect a new Federal Parliament will be taken throughout the Common wealth on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Election Expenses Wood Challenges Rydge
Speaking at Parramatta on Monday night, Mr. W. A. Wood, New South Wales Labor candidate for Parramatta, accused all his U.A.P…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Elections Advice to Voters
On Saturday the polling booths will be open continuously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory. Failure to vote…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Digger Candidate for Robertson
Mr. A. C. Marshall, an endorsed U.A.P. candidate for Robertson, is a well-known grazier of Ravensworth, and has been president of the Patrick…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Results 2Ch Arrangements Complete
A special staff has been engaged by Station 2CH to give listeners a complete cover of the Federal Election results from all States on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Notes and News of 2Gb Federal Election Results
Never, since Federation, have there been so many candidates offering themselves at the Federal poll. Never before has every man and woman felt…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Official Labor Candidate for Calare
Mr. John P. Breen, who is carrying Official Labor's flag in the Calare electorate, is well known to A.W.U. members in that electorate and is in…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Official Labor Candidate for Macquarie
Joseph Benedict Chifley is a native of Bathurst, which forms part of the electorate he is now contesting. He has been an active member of the…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Official Labor Candidate for Martin
Mr. Raymond G. Watt, the selected Official Labor candidate for Martin, has been honorary correspondent for the International Labor Office of the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →In the Hume Support for Labor Candidate
At a largely-attended meeting of A.W.U. members and citizens, held at Wagga on Sunday, a resolution supporting Mr. C. J. Nolan, the Official…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Another Great Triumph for Official Labor The Lesson of Ryde By-Election
The people have spoken again. Last Saturday, at the Ryde by-election, Official Labor won another resounding victory…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Official Labor Candidate for Wakefield
S. R. McHUGH,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →From Our South Australian Correspondent ADELAIDE, Monday. Federal Election
NOMINATIONS for the election brought forth a surprise or two and, as usual, for the supposedly safe seat of…
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