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Politics & elections, 1942

923 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 47

Railway Barrier Porters. Questions in Parliament

The Propeller · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 1

In Parliament recently Mr. W. Currey, M.L.A. for Kogarah, asked the following question: "Can the Minister for Transport say whether it is…

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Women's Voluntary Services Legacy Victory Girl Candidate

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 1

Miss Rita Turnbull has been selected as the Penrith candidate in the Legacy Club Victory Girl competition. A card party for the funds will be held…

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Skipton, Dark Felt Shine Out Cup Candidates Go Well

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Skipton and Dark Felt were outstanding among the Caulfield Cup candidates who galloped today. Skipton ran a mile in 1.45 at Caulfield, the last five in 1.5 with Peter and the last four in 52½…

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America's Most Vital Elections They Can't Agree to Differ Much New York

The Sun · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 4

THREE weeks from one of the most vital elections in American history finds the major contestants, the Republican and Democratic parties, still vainly searching for a serious campaign issue…

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Upper House Election

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 8

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the Legislative Council election to fill 15 seats which fall vacant this year will be…

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Upper House Election

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 2

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the Legislative Council election to fill 15 seats which fall vacant, this year will be…

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Upper House Election

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 8

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the Legislative Council election to fill 15 seats which fall vacant this year will be…

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Upper House Election

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 3

THE Premier (Mr. McKell) announced today that the Legislative Council election to fill 15 seats which fall vacant this year will be…

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Questions in Parliament. Barrier [?]Orters Replacement

The St George Call · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

Mr. CURREY: Can the Minister for Transport say whether It is a fact that the Commissioner for Railways proposes to replace the present barrier porters…

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Give Jews in Palestine Arms to Defend Themselves Lord Davies’ Plea in Parliament

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

During the Debate on the Conduct of the War in the House of Lords last Thursday Lord Davies said:‘‘This Debate has ranged over a very wide field, and I want for a few moments to allude to a matter that has not…

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J. & A. BROWN Election of Directors

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 2

At the annual meeting of J. & A. Brown Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. on Thursday afternoon Mr. B. A. Helmore was…

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State By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 8

The Speaker, Mr. Clyne, announced yesterday that a writ had been issued for the South Coast by-election, to fill the vacancy in the Legislative…

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State Parliament to Meet To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 October 1942 · page 4

The Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly will meet to-day. In the Assembly, after the disposal…

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Guildford Citizens' Patriotic Fund. Election of Officers

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 28 October 1942 · page 1

The above fund held its third annual meeting on Thursday last in Guildford School of Arts. Ald. Jones Deputy Mayor of Holroyd) presiding…

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Candidates For The Priesthood

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 5

Those desiring to enter St. Columba's College, Springwood, to study for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Sydney are…

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Guildford Citizens' Patriotic Fund. Election of Officers

The Biz · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 4

The above fund held its third annual meeting on Thursday last, in Guildford School of Arts, Ald. Jones (Deputy Mayor of Holroyd) presiding…

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Facts Submitted To Parliament

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 3

LONDON. The report on Nazi atrocities against Jews in Poland published recently by Mr. Shmpl Zygielbojm has been submitted to…

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Questions in Parliament. Widows’ Pensions

The St George Call · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 1

Will the Minister for Labor and Industry and Social Services say whether it is a fact that, under the Federal widows’ pensions scheme, women under 50 years…

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New School at South Cronulla. Ministerial Room, Parliament House, Sydney, 23rd October, 1942. The Editor the “Observer,” Cronulla

The Observer · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 5

Dear Sir,—It is regrettable that your correspondent, Mr. C. J. Monro, misunderstood the plain English of my remarks made at South Cronulla some…

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"One Parliament for Australia"

The Sun · Saturday 31 October 1942 · page 3

More than 50 candidates in New South Wales have already come forward to represent the "One Parliament for Australia"…

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