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Politics & elections, 1941

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Harsh Army Punishment Report Tabled in Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 8

According to a report by the Inspector-General of Army Administration (Mr. Davies), tabled in the Federal Parliament last week, the treatment of…

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N.s.w. State Parliament New Session Opened

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 2

The N.S.W. State Parliament met last week for the first time since the elections, and was formally opened by commission…

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RECENT N.S.W. ELECTIONS. Praise for The Worker

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 16

W. H. Reece, New Norfolk, Tas., on the part played by The Worker in Labor's victory in New South Wales last month:…

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McKELL Party Prepares Conscription And Dumps Social Reform Program Before N S.W. Election Day the CURTIN-McKELL [?] Were at Work to Cripple the No-conscription Committee

Tribune · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 1

They obtained Labor Council approval to prevent the Committee dealing with any other question of city liberty…

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Holsworthy Report Discussion in Parliament

Liverpool News · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 1

The inquiry into the conditions at Holsworthy detention camp, by the Inspector-General of Army Administration, was criticised in the House of…

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Famous Bed to Go to Canberra Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 5

One of the most historic beds in Australia will be transferred soon from the Commonwealth Ministerial Offices in Sydney to the House of Representatives in Canberra. THIS is the famous bed in which…

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Famous Bed to Go to Canberra Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 5

One of the most historic beds in Australia will be transferred soon from the Commonwealth Ministerial Offices in Sydney to the House of Representatives in Canberra. THIS is the famous bed in which…

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Famous Red to Go to Canberra Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 5

One of the most historic beds in Australia will be transferred soon from the Commonwealth Ministerial Offices in Sydney to the House of Representatives in Canberra. THIS is the famous bed in which…

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Final Appeal by Rural Queen Candidate

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 9

A FINAL appeal is made to country people to support Miss Lorna, Dyrne, Queen in the Red Cross Queen competition. The…

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Itesm of Interest for Countrywomen Your Chance To Help Rural Red Cross Queen Candidate

The Land · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 27

IF you have not already beat able to assist the rural candidate (Miss Lorna Byrne) in the Red Cross Queen Competition, you can do so by sending in gifts of fruit, vegetables, poultry, dairy products, etc.; to a Monster Market Day which is to be held in Coles basement, 152 Pitt St., Sydney, on Friday,…

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Women's News Rival Candidates Thousands Enjoy Novel Red Cross Curry Tiffin

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 9

More than 20 well-known hostesses successfully supervised a luncheon party with 2500 guests at the Daily Telegraph -Red Cross Curry Tiffin at the Town Hall yesterday…

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Council Elections

The Observer · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Council a resolution moved by Councillor Mullins that voting by post be dispensed with, and the voting at the next…

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Solving Great Lead-zinc Mystery Ministerial Statements Shew Need For Public Inquiry Senator Foll's Explanation to Parliament

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 1

REMARKABLE statement by Senator Foll, Minister for Information and a director of Mount Isa Mines Ltd., in Federal Parliament last week calls for immediate public inquiry. To Labor member for Reid (Mr. C. A. Morgan), who in the House of Representatives read the…

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Racing at Flemington. Grand National Candidates. Tranent's Prospects in the Sprint Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 19

Racing at the Victoria Racing Club's meeting at Flemington this afternoon has more than usual interest. There are some first class sprinters and stayers engaged in the Royal Handicap and Sandringham Handicap…

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May Miss Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 5

BATHURST, Monday.--It is probable that Mr. J.B. Chifley, Labor Member for Macquarie, will not attend the opening of Parliament next…

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May Miss Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 5

BATHURST, Monday-- It is probable that Mr. J.B. Chifley, Labor Member for Macquarie, will not attend the opening of Parliament next…

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A Week of Destiny. Mr. Menzies and Action. Prognosis for Parliament. by Our Canberra Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 8

This second week of June may easily prove a week of destiny for the Prime Minister. By way of national broadcast Mr. Menzies will, it is hoped, give…

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Secret Debate in N.z. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 2

AUCKLAND, Monday.--The New Zealand House of Representatives will meet in secret session tomorrow to discuss the latest war situation and the…

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WHY U.A.P. Lost Election. Delegates Disagree. "Press Hostility" Blamed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 10

A discussion at last night's meeting of the United Australia Party council on the causes of the party's defeat at the last State election revealed strong…

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Mair, on Election, Says That : Whispers Did Their Job

The Sun · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 3

A whispering campaign that the Government would support conscription if it was brought in by the…

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