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Politics & elections, 1942

923 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 47

Hint of Election Adelaide

The Sun · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 3

A hint of an early election in the Opposition persisted in its present attitude towards the Government was given today by…

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More Signs Of Early Election

Daily Mirror · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 3

LAUNCESTON, Saturday.-- The marked political activity in Tasmania is believed to indicate an early Federal election. The visit of two Federal Ministers- Messrs. Forde and Dedman-- with Mr. Menzies hot on…

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Labor threat of election

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 23 August 1942 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Sat.--The Government would not hesitate to precipitate an election if the Opposition continued its…

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Aftermath to Outburst Mr. Curtin and War Council Election Now Unlikely

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 4

The sensible mother of a normally well mannered small boy who behaves as the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, did for half an unfortunate hour in Brisbane last week doesn't waste lime worrying. A mild and balanced resort to the castor oil…

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81 Seek Labour Selection Legislative Council Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 4

The A.L.P. executive has received, 81 'nominations for, selection as candidates, at the election in November to fill 15…

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Election "Wicked"

The Sun · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 4

Always a UAP supporter. I have come to admire John Curtin as a man of outstanding courage and one prepared to give…

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Supported Candidates for Cups in Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Monday.-- A warning is issued regarding two of the outstanding candidates for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Laureate and Ballycummins, who are among the two best-backed horses, may not even start…

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Supported Candidates for Cups in Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Monday.-- A warning is issued regarding two of the outstanding candidates for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Laureate and Ballycummins, who are among the two best-backed horses, may not even start…

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Supported Candidates for Cups in Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Monday.-- A warning is issued regarding two of the outstanding candidates for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Laureate and Ballycummins, who are among the two best-backed horses, may not even start…

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Supported Candidates for Cups in Doubt

Daily Mirror · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Monday.-- A warning is issued regarding two of the outstanding candidates for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Laureate and Ballycummins, who are among the two best-backed horses, may not even start…

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Parliament May Sit Until Christmas

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 2

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the State Parliament would meet on September 23. He indicated that the session may…

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Parliament May Sit Until Christmas

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 2

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the State Parliament would meet on September 23. He indicated that the session may…

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Parliament May Sit Until Christmas

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 2

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the State Parliament would meet on September 23. He indicated that the session may…

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Parliament May Sit Until Christmas

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 2

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the State Parliament would meet on September 23. He indicated that the session may…

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No Parliament In France Now

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday.--Marshal Petain and Pierre Laval have dissolved both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies,…

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Kill French Parliament London

The Sun · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 3

Laval and Petain in Vichy have wiped out the French Parliament, established 67 years ago…

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No Parliament In France Now

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday.--Marshal Petain and Pierre Laval have dissolved both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies,…

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No Parliament In France Now

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday.--Marshal Retain and Pierre Laval have dissolved both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies…

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Federal Election Urged Confidence in Mr. Curtin

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 4

Last week the N.S.W. Acting Premier, Mr. Baddeley, sent a telegram to Prime Minister Curtin congratulating him on his…

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Will There Be an Election?

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 3

W. M. HUGHES declares that Prime Minister Curtin, if he doesn't get his own way, "will, utterly reckless of the consequences, plunge, the country into the chaos of an election." Why an election should have any connection with chaos, the Right Honorable William takes care not to explain…

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