Election of Cabinet by Parliament. Sir E. Page's Proposal
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 10
Sir Earle Page said yesterday that he adhered to ideas which he had expressed 18 months ago that the Prime Minister and the Cabinet should be chosen by vote of members…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Three C.P. Candidates For Barwon By-Eledion
The Land · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 2
IT is expected that three C.P. candidates will contest the by-election for the Barwon State seat rendered vacant through the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Expenses in Robertson. Mr. Spooner Challenged
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 9
Mr. W. Cox, one of the unsuccessful candidates for Robertson at the Federal elections, has challenged the right of Mr. E. S. Spooner to hold the seat, on the ground that Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Election Of P.M. Urged
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 5
Election of a Prime Minister from the floor of the House was urged again by Sir Earle Page, M.H.R., in Sydney last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Great Britain Youth Aliyah Candidates Released From Internment
The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 8
LONDON, Aug. 21st.. Thirty-five boys aged between 16 and 17, most of them Youth Aliyah candidates, passed through London to-day on their way back to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fallacy Of The Business Boss In Parliament "Businessman" Illusion
Smith's Weekly · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 10
ONE of the saddest illusions suffered by daily newspapers is that there should be businessmen in politics. People write to the papers deploring the absence among the candidates of men…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Possible Kalgoorlie Candidates. Perth
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 15
Mr. W. Marshall, M.L.A. for Murchison, is prominent among several Labour men mentioned as probable cnadidates for the Kalgoorlie seat in the House of Representatives,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →New Government's Duties. Wentworth Candidates at Declaration
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 7
The first duty of the new Parliament would be to attend to the very grave danger caused by the gaps in the Australian defence system, said Mr. Norman…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Election Sparks
Smith's Weekly · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 5
ERIC SPOONER'S publicity man was hailed in Woy Woy by a local canvasser, who naturally steered for the hotel bar to discuss prospects. "Most…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Smith's" Cheered and Fallon Hooted That Italian Electioneering
Smith's Weekly · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 1
IN Innisfail (Q.), on election day, "Smith's" was cheered, and the name of C. G. ("Clarrie") Fallon was hooted. A leading Italian joined in the cheers and hoots. That was because of "Smith's" continuing protests against…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"P.M. Eager To Avoid Elections"
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 5
"Future historians will emphasise that Mr. Menzies sought eagerly to avoid holding an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Candidates Spent £3000"
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 October 1940 · page 5
Some successful Federal election candidates had spent £3000 on campaign expenses, the secretary of the Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Petrol and Parliament
Truth · Sunday 6 October 1940 · page 16
IN the new Parliament there is a majority opposed to the existing petrol rationing scheme. The Labor policy speech…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Fear Looming Election U.A.P. Rankers Getting Restive
Truth · Sunday 6 October 1940 · page 18
ICY SHIVERS of apprehension have seized the Mair-Bruxner State Government. The Federal election results in this State are a painful indication of the fate…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Richer; Poorer; They Emerge Out Of The Election Dust Passed Hat Round In His Campaign Fight
The Sun · Sunday 6 October 1940 · page 10
TO draw £1000 a year as a member of the House of Representatives seems to some a dream of riches--to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Election Rolls Out-Of-Date, Helper Claims
The Sun · Sunday 6 October 1940 · page 3
ELECTORAL rolls used in the recent Federal elections were hopelessly out-of-date and had not been properly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Voting System Criticised. Candidate Urges Changes. Robertson Preferences
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 9
Mr. T. F. Williams, Official Labour candidate for Robertson, who lost the seat to Mr. Spooner (U.A.P.) by 345 votes, complained at the declaration of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Urges Election If No Agreement Perth
The Sun · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 5
Opinions for and against a National Government were voiced to-day at the declaration of the Swan poll. Mr. H. Gregory, who retained the seat for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Polling for Council Seat
The Sun · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 10
Polling was held to-day for the Legislative Council vacancy created by the disqualification of T. C Trautwein…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Britain May Extend Life Of Parliament
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 2
LONDON, Monday.--The life of the British Parliament will be prolonged, probably for a year, to avoid a general election next month…
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