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Politics & elections, 1940

1,681 stories in Sydney's papers · page 80 of 85

Election Aid Charge by M.h.r

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--"Is it a fact that during the Federal election campaign the services of certain officers of the Department of…

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Mayoral Election

Liverpool News · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 2

A special meeting of Liverpool Council will be held at 7.30 on Tuesday evening, December 10, to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Concert at Regal Theatre. For Lord Mayor's Candidate

Liverpool News · Thursday 28 November 1940 · page 2
Also in The Biz

At the Regal Theatre on Sunday night. December 1, an entertaining concert will be held, in aid of the Motion Picture Industry's candidate in the' Lord Mayor's…

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Losses on "A.b.c. Weekly." Parliament May be Given Figures. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 10

Details of the losses incurred by the "A.B.C. Weekly" may be given to Parliament. The Postmaster-General, Senator McLeay, said this in the House of Representatives…

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St. Peters Election

Truth · Sunday 1 December 1940 · page 20

VOTING in the by-election for the Bellevue Ward. St. Peters Council, made necessary when the seat of Aid. Bridge was declared vacant…

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No Labor unity for state elections

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 1 December 1940 · page 8

With the failure of unity negotiations, the two Labor parties in New South Wales are preparing to fight each other at the State elections next year. Nominations for candidates…

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Labour at Odds. Election Fight. Unity Talks Futile

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 December 1940 · page 11

The breakdown of negotiations for unity between the Official A.L.P. and the A.L.P. (Non-Communist) means that both parties will select candidates…

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State Session Ends To-morrow. Parliament Next Meets in 1941

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 10

The State Government intends to close the present Parliamentary session to-morrow, and to call Parliament together again early in March for a short…

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St. Peters By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 7

A by-election held on Saturday to fill a vacancy in the St. Peters Council resulted: W. J. Dalley non-party), 291 votes; E. J. Hassan (non-Communist),…

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TWO C.P. Candidates for Swan Seat. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 8

Two Country Party candidates will contest the by-election for Swan seat in the House of Representatives—Mr. T. W. Marwick, a former Senator, and Mr. P. D. Ferguson, a former…

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C.P. Endorses 2 For Swan By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 December 1940 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.--The Country Party has endorsed two candidates for the by-election on December 21 for the Swan seat (W.A.) in the House of…

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Vote Canvassing in Parliament House Bar Alleged

The Sun · Wednesday 4 December 1940 · page 8

An allegation that canvassing took place in the bar of Parliament House last night in connection with the Legislative Council ballot was made to-day by Mr. O'Sullivan (Official Labor, Paddington)…

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Granville News Relief Workers Question In Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1940 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last week the member for Granville (Mr. W. H. Lamb) asked:— In view of the reply of the Minister…

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Labor Council of N.S.W. Youth Parliament Supported No-Conscription Congress Petrol Rationing

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 4 December 1940 · page 16

Council last week heard an address by Miss BETTY WILSON, Secretary of the National Youth Parliament. The speaker said the National Youth…

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Murray Bros. Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1940 · page 5

Miss Norma Gough, Murray Bros, candidate in the Jewel Queen Competition, held a dance at the Rivoli on Thursday. A large crowd attended…

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Candidate for Vacancy in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1940 · page 8

Mr. A. R. C. Thomas, popular young business man of Parramatta, is contesting the by-election to fill the vacancy in Parramatta. Council…

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St. Columba's College, Springwood. Notice to Aspiring Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 December 1940 · page 18

Those desiring to enter St. Columba's College, Springwood, to study for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Sydney, are notified that they must communicate with…

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Pen and Early Hope. Randwick Winners. Summer Candidates Beaten

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 December 1940 · page 10

Horses engaged in the Villiers Stakes and the Summer Cup did not show to advantage at Randwick yesterday. Red Thespian,…

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Election of Mayors. Rockdale

The Propeller · Thursday 5 December 1940 · page 3

Alderman G. J. McGuire, a representative of Scarborough Ward, was elected unopposed as Mayor of Rockdale at Monday night's special…

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