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Politics & elections, 1941

1,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 75

U.a.p. Candidates Reply to Critic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 2

Councillor A. L. Francis writers:— Sir, Finally in reply to Mr. Currie's letter appearing in the "Argus" of…

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Housing Scheme. Another Pre-Election Promise

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 8

Ever since the U.A.P.C.P. Coalitionists secured control of the Treasury benches in New South Wales, promises have been made, year after year, to…

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Agent to Contest Ryde Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 9

Mr. H. H. Miscamble, manufacturers' agent, will contest Ryde electorate as an independent candidate in the State elections in May…

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Lost Seeking Raid Shelter State N.E.S. Critics in Parliament Issue Of Gas Masks Urged

The Sun · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 2

More deep air raid shelters for Sydney and the issue of gas masks were advocated in the Legislative Assembly today, during the debate on the National Emergency Services Bill…

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Secret Session Next Week. War Details for Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 9

A secret session of Parliament will begin almost as soon as the Senate and House of Representatives are assembled next week…

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Election of Officers

The Land · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Goonoo Goonoo Road branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. A. J. Corcoran was re-elected…

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Date for Elections Not Yet Fixed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 8

The Premier, Mr. Mair, said in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that, at the present time, he was unable to say when the State elections would be held…

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Stop Press Phones: M2406; Newcastle: 472 Turkish Parliament to Meet

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.--The Turkish Parliament is to meet on Monday, and the Prime Minister (Dr. Reyfi[?] Saydam) will speak on Wednesday…

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Cup Candidate Sold for 130 Gns

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1941 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Lanarus, an acceptor for the Australian Cup at Flemington tomorrow, was bought to-day by Mr. L. Skinner for 130 guineas…

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Architects Critical. Question May Come Up in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 11

Architectural authorities have severely criticised the Federal Government's decision to build temporary administrative offices, at a cost of £80,000,…

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Toss of Coin. Election of Amateur Boxing Officials. BRISBANE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 13

The toss of a coin decided the presidency and secretaryship of the Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Union of Australia after voting had resulted in a deadlock at…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Tuesday, March 11, 1941. Parliament and the War Effort

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 8

To-morrow the Federal Parliament will reassemble. The resumption of the session during the obsence overseas of the Prime Minister may be regarded…

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Queensland Elections March 29 is Polling Day

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 1

Nominations for the Queensland State elections closed last Friday, and the ballot will be taken on March 29. Contests will take place in 58 of the…

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Misuse of Ministerial Powers Bread Company's Fine Reduced from £1438 to £500 Censure Motion in N.S.W. State Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 9

Charging that the action of the N.S.W. Minister for Justice (Mr. Treatt) in reducing a fine imposed on the Abbco Bread Company from…

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Plans for the "Princesses" Candidates and Helpers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 5

Weeks of preparation by the committee have resulted in the successful launching. of the "Princess Parramatta" competition—the special appeal for…

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Election Expenses for War Ambulance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 6

Ermington-Rydalmere Council on Monday decided to donate £40, the amount that would have been spent had the municipal elections been…

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From Our South Australian Correspondent AD[?]DE, Monday. Election Campaign

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 2

THE policy of anti-Labor for the election is now public property. The boss of that party told his supporters…

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Writers' Fellowship. Election of Officers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Fellowship of Australian Writers last night the following officers were elected:— President, Mr. F. D. Davidson;…

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Wine with Meals. Restaurant Sales. Consideration After Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 12

The Attorney-General, Sir Henry Manning, told the Legislative Council yesterday that the Government had twice considered amending the Liquor…

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No Liquor Poll At State Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 March 1941 · page 4

The State Government will not allow a referendum on liquor hours to be held in conjunction with the State elections in May…

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