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Politics & elections, 1941

1,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 75

Doctor Is Prospective Labor Candidate

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 October 1941 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--Dr. Rowland Pittar. Newcastle eye specialist and Labor alderman of the Greater Newcastle Council, will leave…

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Doctor Is Prospective Labor Candidate

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 October 1941 · page 18

NEWCASTLE, Thursday --Dr. Rowland Pillar. Newcastle eye specialist and Labor alderman of the Greater Newcastle Council will league…

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Doctor Is Prospective Labor Candidate

Daily Mirror · Thursday 9 October 1941 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.-- Dr. Rowland Pittar, Newcastle eye specialist and Labor alderman' of the Greater Newcastle Council, will leave…

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Question in Parliament. Textile Industry: Factory Conditions

The St George Call · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 1

Mr. Currey: Will the Minister for Labor and industry Inform the House what steps have been taken to rectify the alleged deplorable conditions prevailing…

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Uproar Ends A.s.a. Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 10

A meeting of the Council of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association last night ended in an uproar. The meeting was called to elect…

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New City Council Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 October 1941 · page 7

Mr. Ashley Buckingham has been selected by the Citizens' Reform Association as a Civic Reform candidate for the Gipps Ward in the City…

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Life of N.z. Parliament to Be Extended by Year

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Fraser) told Parliament today that there would be no general election in New…

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Life of N.z. Parliament to Be Extended by Year

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Fraser) told Parliament today that there would he no general election in New…

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Labor Candidates for Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 2

At a ballot held on Saturday by the Granville A.L.P. Municipal Assembly, the following candidates were selected to contest the forthcoming Granville…

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By-election Move

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 9

LONDON, Oct. 14. (A.A.P.).—A Communist deputation yesterday offered to help the Conservatives in the Lancaster by-election to-day. A…

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FLEMINGTON Weil Backed Cup Candidate Fails

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 18

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Damalis, an acceptor for the Caulfield Cup, gave a very disappoint display in the Moora Welter…

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FLEMINGTON Well Backed Cup Candidate Fails

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 18

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Damalis, an acceptor for the Caulfield Cup, gave a very disappointing display in the Moora Welter…

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Cabra-vale Polling Places

The Biz · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 6

The following polling places within Cabia-Vale Municipality were appointed on Monday night, for the municipal elections in December next:—…

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Increase in House Rents. Questions in Parliament

The Propeller · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 1

In Parliament recently Mr. W. M. Currey, M.L.A. for Kogarah, asked the Attorney-General the following questions:--"Is it a fact that house…

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"The Patsy." Staged for Guildford Comforts Fund. Presentations to "Queen" Candidates

The Broadcaster · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 4

Outstanding features of "The Patsy" comedy play of three acts, presented at Granville Town Hall on Wednesday night, [?] instant, were the crowded…

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Melbourne Gallops: Cup Candidates Work with Will

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Most of the Caulfield Cup candidates who did not face the barrier at Flemington yesterday worked in good style at the various tracks this morning, where brilliant sunshine was enjoyed and fast…

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N.z. Election Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 2

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday.--The House of Representatives tonight enthusiastically passed a bill extending Parliament's life by a year, to…

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N.z. Elections Deferred

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 6

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.—The New Zealand Government Party (Labour) decided to-day to postpone the general election, due to take place [?]ext…

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Fairfield Branch, G.u.o.o.f. Election of Officers

The Biz · Thursday 16 October 1941 · page 7

An unusually large attendance of members welcomed a visit of the full District Council to the Fairfield Unity Branch of the G.U.O.O.F. on Tuesday evening, 7th…

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Questions in Parliament. Increase in Rentals

The St George Call · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 1

Mr. Currey: I ask the Attorney-General whether it is a fact that house rents are going up by leaps and bounds in spite of the existing law which prevents landlords…

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