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Politics & elections, 1941

1,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 75

Gun Attempt in Parliament Montevideo

The Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1941 · page 2

A Cabinet crisis threatens in Uruguay over the question of Pan- American defence bases in Uruguay. Following scenes on the floor of…

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Swan By-election Labor Candidate Alleges Lack of Support by Federal Labor Leaders and State Party

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 1 January 1941 · page 1

The latest figures for the by-election for the Swan seat in the House of Representatives, held on December 21, are: J. DINAN (Labor) ... 16,528…

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Victorian News By-Election

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 1 January 1941 · page 6

AN unexpected turn was imparted into the by-election for the toney electorate of Toorak, which has been…

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State Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 2 January 1941 · page 1

IT is not cosy to provoke an argument these days about the abolition of State Parliaments. The reason is that almost every man…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 January 1941 · page 18
Also in Catholic Freeman's Journal

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

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Government Win in Swan. Balance of Power in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 14

The Swan by-election in Western Australia, has resulted in a victory for the Government Mr.T.W.Marwick, Country Party candidate has won the…

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The Glove Parade By Jim Donald Fight for Seat in Parliament

Truth · Sunday 5 January 1941 · page 8

The "Glove Parade" is seemingly a sharp spur to the memory of having old-timers…

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Labour Men Criticised. "Gandhi Policy." Swan By-election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 6

Mr. J. Dinan, the unsuccessful Labour candidate, speaking at the declaration of the poll in the Swan electorate, again criticised the…

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Recommended As Yass Candidate

The Sun · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 3

At a meeting of the Yass A.L.P. Electorate Council at Harden yesterday. Mr. W. F. Sheahan, Sydney barrister, was recommended to the…

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March Parliament New Act to Check Strikes Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 5

Federal Parliament will be called together probably in March, the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Air Scheme and A.i.f. Reservists Called Up — Bomb Damage at British Houses of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 10

Tradesmen for technical units of the A.I.F. answered the call-up at the recruiting depot, Moore Park, yesterday, when recruiting began for men who have been on the A.l.F. waiting list since July. Top: Recruits being interviewed by Army officials.Lower: Carpenters undergoing a bench test…

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Candidates for the "Leaving." Results This Week

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 6

The results of the Leaving Certificate and Intermediate Certificate examinations held at the end of last year will be released by the Department of Education shortly, and will be…

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R.a.a.f. Drive for Men Elections in May Expected

The Sun · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 9

Although Cabinet has not yet announced the actual date, the State elections, it is expected, will…

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Victorian News Toorak Election

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 10

FIVE have nominated for the Toorak by-election, which has been caused by the death of the Leader of the Opposition…

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Swan By-election Country Party Holds Seat

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 9

The counting of votes for the Swan by-election was finalised last Friday. The primary votes were: J. Dinan (Labor), 16,729: T. W. Marwick…

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Cootamundra Municipal By-election Won by Veteran Laborite

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 8

The election for the vacancy in the Cootamundra Council, caused by the retirement of Ald. J. Rankin, resulted in a win for the old Labor campaigner…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 January 1941 · 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…

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Prize-giving Party Successful Musical Candidates

The Broadcaster · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

Under a canopy of green and white streamers at the Masonic Hall, Guildford, on December 21, the pupils of Miss O'Grady, A.I.C.M., attended their…

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St. Columba's College. Spring-wood. Notice to Aspirina Candidates

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 January 1941 · 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…

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