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Politics & elections, 1941

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Tributes to State Ministers. 21 Years in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 11

The Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport, Mr. Bruxner, and the Minister for Education, Mr. Drummond, were entertained at a complimentary dinner at the Hotel…

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A.J.C. ELECTION. Two Stand for Committee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 13

Nominations for election to the committee of the Australian Jockey Club, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Leslie Utz, closed on…

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Bitter Election In Queensland

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 7

BRISBANE, Monday.--Dictatorship charges made against the Labor Government indicate a heated two weeks before the…

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Parliament Ready When Needed. Mr. Fadden's Assurance. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 10

The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Fadden, tonight gave an assurance to the nation that whenever matters required consideration and decision by the Commonwealth Parliament,…

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Secret Session of Parliament War Position Reviewed Procedure Opposed by Several Members

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 6

A secret session of both Houses of the Federal Parliament was held at Canberra last week, beginning last Wednesday night and lasting until…

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Labor Council of N.S.W. Executive Elections. Position of District Councils

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 10

THE Council last week concluded its debate on the election of members for the 1941 Executive. The Secretary, Mr. R. A. King, had…

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A Progressive Paper for Australian Homes Three State Elections And why it is Imperatively Necessary that Labor Should Win Them

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 3

ON March 29 State elections will take place in Queensland and South Australia. Some time in May the voters of New South…

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Our Tasmanian Page Election Less Likely

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 March 1941 · page 15

PRIOR to the commencement of the present federal Parliamentary sessions the possibility of…

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St. George Hospital. Statements in Parliament

The Propeller · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 2

References to the needs of the St. George District Hospital, Kogarah, were made in the State Legislative Assembly last week by Mr. Clive…

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James Murphy Bursaries. Successful Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 30

The trustee of the Estate of the late James Murphy, of Como, Perpetual Trustee Company, Ltd., announces that acting on the recommendation of an advisory…

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Mr. Bruxner Attacks Dr. Evatt. State Election Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 9

The leader of the Country Party and the Minister for Transport Mr., Bruxner, in a statement yesterday on the proposal that Dr. Evatt M.P., should be appointed Campaign…

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Air Raid Precautions Fairfield's Successful Candidates

The Biz · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 3

Since the outbreak of war and the inception of National Emergency Services and Air Raid Precautions organisation, a large number of Fairfield citizens have…

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United Australia Party Candidate at Edensor Park

The Biz · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 8

The U.A.P. held a meeting in the old bus s[?]ed at Edensor Park on Thursday afternoon, March 13. The object was to enable supporters to…

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Early End to State Parliament. Bills May Be Dropped

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 9

The Premier, Mr. Mair, said yesterday that the present session of the State Parliament would probably end next Friday. This will not be possible unless the…

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Trials for Randwick Rosehill Mile Should Suit Amiable Cup Candidates In Handicap

The Sun · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 10

Form disclosed at to-morrow's Rosehill meeting will have some bearing on the big autumn double at Randwick. Three of the runners, Amiable, Rimveil, and…

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Early State Election. Parties Prepare. May 31 is Likely Date

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 16

The State election campaign will begin in earnest immediately after Easter. Party officials and organisers are…

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S.A. Election Prospects. Return of Government Expected. ADELAIDE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 17

The Liberal Country League Government, led by the Premier, Mr. Playford, will probably be returned at the State elections on Saturday week…

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Fire Board Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 9

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Tonking, said yesterday that the election to fill the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners caused by the death of Alderman…

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Hertzog Supporters Lose By-election. Johannesburg, March 21. (A.A.P.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 15

The by-elections following the resignations of the former Nationalist leaders, General Hertzog and Mr. Havenga, resulted in a victory for the Nationalist Party candidates against…

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Labour's Election Campaign. Dr. Evatt Not to be Director

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 15

Dr. Evatt, M.P., has decided not to accept an invitation to direct the Labour Party's campaign in the New South Wales State elections…

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