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Politics & elections, 1941

1,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 74 of 75

Shadow of Axis on Gibraltar New Pressure Put On Portugal Special Sitting of Parliament

Daily Mirror · Saturday 20 December 1941 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday.--All signs point to an immediate attack on Gibraltar and the involvement of Britain's oldest ally, Portugal, in the war…

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W.A.T.C. in Western Australia Training for W.A.A.A.F. Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 December 1941 · page 7

A member of the Women's Air Training Corps in Western Australia, Miss Mary Paterson, is at present on holiday in Sydney, and will spend…

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County Council Elections All Seats Contested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 December 1941 · page 10

There will be a keen contest in each of three constituencies of the Sydney County Council in the election to be held on…

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Holiday Handicap Candidate Santa Gallops Attractively

Daily Mirror · Saturday 20 December 1941 · page 12

Santa, who will be one of the best-backed runners in the Holiday Handicap at Randwick this afternoon, was responsible for a fine "spurt" at Rosehill this morning, and should, be hard to hold off over the closing stages of the ten…

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Holiday Handicap Candidate Santa Gallops Attractively

Daily Mirror · Saturday 20 December 1941 · page 12

Santa, who will be one of the best-backed runners in the Holiday Handicap at Randwick this afternoon, was responsible for a fine "spurt" at Rosehill this morning, and should be hard to hold off over the closing stages of the ten…

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Tasmanian Elections. Labor Gains Two Seats

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 8

As the result of surprise cross voting in favor of Labor in the Wilmot division Labor has gained another seat in the Tasmanian State elections…

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Bourke Municipal Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 8

The recent municipal election in Bourke was the keenest which that town had known. There were 19 candidates, of whom the A.L.P. endorsed…

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Wannon By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 December 1941 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Although one or two returns have yet to reach the central executive, the Labour Party pre-selection ballot for Wannon…

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Parliament To Meet On A.R.P.

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 December 1941 · page 2

State Parliament is expected to meet early in the New Year to discuss airraid precaution plans. The Premier (Mr. McKell) intends…

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Early Meeting of State Parliament to Be Held

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 December 1941 · page 5

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) said today that he intended to call an early meeting of Parliament so that members could discuss the war…

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Early Meeting of State Parliament to Be Held

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 December 1941 · page 5

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) said today that he intended to call an early meeting of Parliament so that members could discuss the war…

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Early Meeting of State Parliament to Be Held

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 December 1941 · page 5

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) said today that he intended to call an early meeting of Parliament so that members could discuss the war…

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Early Meeting of State Parliament to Be Held

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 December 1941 · page 5

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) said today that he intended to call an early meeting of Parliament so that members could discuss the war…

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Standish Candidates Reach Top Condition Burrabil, Reception and Contact Shine in Smart Trackwork

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-- Outstanding gallopers at Epsom this morning were the Standish Handicap candidates Contact, Burrabil and Reception. They worked on the course proper where the flags were eight feet out. The going was…

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Standish Candidates Reach Top Condition Burrabil, Reception and Contact Shine in Smart Trackwork

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-- Outstanding gallopers at Epsom this morning were the Standish Handicap candidates Contact Burrabil and Reception. They worked on the course proper where the flags were eight feet out. The going was…

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Standish Candidates Reach Top Condition Burrabil, Reception and Contact Shine in Smart Trackwork

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-- Outstanding gallopers at Epsom this morning were the Standish Handicap candidates Contact, Burrabil and Reception. They worked on the course proper where the flags were eight feet out. The going was…

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Standish Candidates Reach Top Condition Burrabil, Reception and Contact Shine in Smart Trackwork

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-- Outstanding gallopers at Epsom this morning were the Standish Handicap candidates Contact, Burrabil and Reception. They worked on the course proper where the Hags were eight feet out. The going was…

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Standish Candidates Reach Top Condition Burrabil, Reception and Contact Shine in Smart Trackwork

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-- Outstanding gallopers at Epsom this morning were the Standish Handicap candidates Contact, Burrabil and Reception. They worked on the course proper where the flags were eight feet out. The going was…

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Standish Candidates Reach Top Condition Burrabil, Reception and Contact Shine in Smart Trackwork

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 December 1941 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-- Outstanding gallopers at Epsom this morning were the Standish Handicap candidates Contact, Burrabil and Reception. They worked on the course proper where the flags were eight feet out. The going was…

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Churchill Sees Danger of British Invasion Spirited Address to Canadian Parliament

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 31 December 1941 · page 7

OTTAWA, Wednesday.-- "Within a few months the Canadian Army in Britain might he engaged in one of the most frightful battles the world has ever seen," declared the British Prime Minister (Mr…

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