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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

1,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 75

Is Fallon Breaking A.W.U. Rules? Contesting Two Positions at Current Elections

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 3

IF Fallon, as a result of having nominated for two positions, is elected to both, it would appear that A.W.U. executive council will…

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Candidate for Last Flemington Race

Daily Mirror · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 11

SON OF AUROUS fancied Melbourne Cup light weight and acceptor for today's V.R.C. final event at Flemington, the Hot ham Handicap, caught by the camera on Caulfield track…

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Named in Parliament Baddeley Exposes Charitable Collections

Truth · Sunday 2 November 1941 · page 18

MORE sensational charges were made by the Chief Secretary, Mr. Baddeley, in Parliament last week. He named a number of people and accused them of feathering their nests in the name of charity and…

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Election of the King of Hoboes

Daily Mirror · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 4

NEW YORK.--The National Convention of the Hobo Fellowship is in session at Britt, Iowa. Principal discussion, it is expected, will…

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Election of the King of Hoboes

Daily Mirror · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 4

NEW YORK.--The National Convention of the Hobo Fellowship is in session at Britt, Iowa. Principal discussion, it is expected, will…

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Adjournment of Parliament Likely

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 5

State Parliament may adjourn at the end of this week until a date to be fixed in February. The remaining business for the…

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Two-vote Win in By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 9

PERTH, Monday.—In one of the most exciting elections in the State's history. Dr. J. G. Hislop (Nationalist) defeated Mr. H. K. Watson (National…

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City Council Elections Rival Labour Teams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 6

Neither of the Labour Parties has completed its selections for the City Council elections on December 6. It is expected in…

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Favorite Candidates [?] in Cup Betting on [?]

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 20

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Beau Vite retained his [?] favoritism when betting on the Cup opened on the course [?] but some bookmakers rather surprisingly eased him slightly. [?] of Aurous, little behind the topweight in favoritism, also eased…

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Favorite Candidates Eas in Cup Betting on Cours

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 20

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Beau Vite retained his overnig favoritism when, betting on the Cup opened on the course [?] but some bookmakers rather surprisingly eased him slightly. [?] of Aurous, little behind the topweight in favoritism, also eased…

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Election Plan in Soccer

The Sun · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 10

State League clubs are demanding a new system of electing the State Soccer Council…

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Information on Aliens Sought in Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 4

THE Minister for Education (Mr. Evatt) told the former Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) in the Legislative Assembly today that…

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Information on Aliens Sought in Parliament

Daily Mirror · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 4

THE Minister for Education (Mr. Evatt) told the former Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) in the Legislative Assembly today that…

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Attorney-General Tells Parliament Of Inquiries At Gas Company

The Sun · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 3

Details of an inquiry by police into an organisation known as the "Investors Protection…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 6

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

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L.G. ELECTIONS Nominations Close Soon Three Councillors Already Elected

Nepean Times · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 1

CR. A. M. Hodgson, Shire President (of Glenbrook), Cr. H. P. L. Buring (Emu), and Mr Wynne Weston Davies (Springwood) have…

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Guildford Comforts Fund Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Broadcaster · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 4

A very enthusiastic number of ladies attended at the Masonic Hall, Guildford, on Wednesday afternoon, October 29, for the annual meeting of the Guildford…

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Guildford's Opportunity Granville Council Election

The Broadcaster · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 1

For a long time past Guildford, as [?] of Granville Municipality, has [?] representation at the council [?], but always the more thickly…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Miss Kath. Mackell "Queen" Candidate

The Broadcaster · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 2

At a meeting of Merrylands Branch of the Lord Mayor's Fund on Monday night, Miss Kath Mackell was chosen as the committee's candidate in the…

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December Election in Tasmania Forecast

Daily Mirror · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 4

HOBART, Tuesday.-- It is probable that the date of the State election will be December 13. Persistent rumors that the Government would…

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