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Politics & elections, 1942

923 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 47

Aftermath of Elections U.S. Congress

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 10

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (A.A.P.). —The Vice-President, Mr. H. A. Wallace, said that President Roosevelt was in excellent…

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By-election in Queensland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 11

BRISBANE, Friday.—Mr. L. Barnes (King O'Malley Labour Party) has won the Cairns by-election by a, majority of 201 votes over his nearest…

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Roosevelt Comments On U.S. Elections No Danger To War Effort

Daily Mirror · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 4

WASHINGTON, Saturday.-- President Roosevelt does not believe domestic politics will disrupt the United States' war…

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Roosevelt Comments On U.S. Elections No Danger To War Effort

Daily Mirror · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 4

WASHINGTON, Saturday. -- President Roosevelt does not believe domestic politics will disrupt the United States' war…

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Roosevelt Comments On U.S. Elections No Danger To War Effort

Daily Mirror · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 4

WASHINGTON, Saturday.-- President Roosevelt does not believe domestic politics will disrupt the United States' war…

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Full Probe Into "Home Supplies" Speedy Action by Parliament

Truth · Sunday 8 November 1942 · page 6

FOLLOWING 'TRUTH'S" exposure on October 18 of British Home Supplies Pty. Ltd., a special bill was rushed through all stages at one sitting of the Legislative Assembly last Tuesday to have the…

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Choosing of Reid Labor Candidate

Truth · Sunday 8 November 1942 · page 18

THE Labor candidate to contest Reid at the next Federal elections would be selected by the rank and file of Labor supporters and not by…

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Election for Upper House

The Sun · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 2

The ballot for the by-election in the Legislative Council to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. T. J. Tyrell, MLC, will…

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Canterbury Candidates Go Soundly on Local Tracks

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 12

It's Funny, at Victoria Park, Petruchio and Amberspear (Randwick), Trimmer (Rosebery), and kingsdale and Warbird (Rosehill) were attractive gallopers this morning. PETRUCHIO sprinted five furlongs and 50¼yards on the course…

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Canterbury Candidates Go Soundly on Local Tracks

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 12

It's Funny, at Victoria Park, Petruchio and Amberspear (Randwick), Trimmer (Rosebery), and Kingsdale and Warbird (Rosehill) were attractive gallopers this morning. PETRUCHIO sprinted five furlongs and 50¼ yards on the course…

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Canterbury Candidates Co Soundly on Local Tracks

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 12

It s Funny, at Victoria Park, Petruchio and Amberspear (Randwick), Trimmer (Rosebery), and Kingsdale and Warbird (Rosehill) were attractive gallopers this morning. PETRUCHIO sprinted five furlongs and 50¼ yards, on the course…

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Canterbury Candidates Go Soundly on Local Tracks

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 12

It's Funny, at Victoria Park, Petruchio and Amberspear (Randwick), Trimmer (Rosebery), and Kingsdale and Warbird (Rosehill) were attractive gallopers this morning. PETRUCHIO sprinted five furlongs and 50¼ yards on the course…

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Canterbury Candidates Go Soundly on Local Tracks

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 12

It's Funny, at Victoria Park, Petruchio and Amberspear (Randwick), Trimmer (Rosebery), and Kingsdale and Warbird (Rosehill) were attractive gallopers this morning. PETRUCHIO sprinted five furlongs and 50½ yards on the course…

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Labor Candidates for Upper House

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 4

A BY-ELECTION to fill the vacancy in the Upper House caused by the death of the late Mr. J. Tyrrell, M.L.C., will be held before…

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Labor Candidates for Upper House

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 4

A BY-ELECTION to fill the vacancy in the Upper House caused by the death of the late Mr. J. Tyrrell, M.L.C., will be held on…

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Parliament Light, Trial

The Sun · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 3

The blacking-out of Stale Parliament House will be under trial during tomorrow night's blackout of the State, between…

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Upper House Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 9

The election to fill the 15 vacancies in the Legislative Council, which will occur next April, will be held on December l8…

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Upper House Election Dec. 18

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 9

The election to fill 15 vacant seats in the Legislative Council would be held on December 18, the Premier (Mr. McKell) said yesterday…

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Not Concerned with the War. Queensland Government’s Vigilance. What are Members of Parliament so vigilent about that they need be mentioned in this Journal? About the War? No. About Unionism? Yes

Construction · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 2

The Queensland Government Gazette dated November 2nd contains 200 closely printed pages size 13” x 8¼” with nothing but awards. In the Brisbane Tramway Award, other than motor men,…

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Rents and Lawn-cutting. Questions in Parliament

The Propeller · Thursday 12 November 1942 · page 6

In Parliament recently Mr. W. Currey, M.L.A. for Kogarah, asked the following question with regard to "rent-pegging" and evasion by…

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