Spitfire pilots and the election vote
For British pilots and ground crews of Spitfires in Australia's north, the Federal elections had all the makings of a constitutional…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Politics & elections, 1943
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The only election certainty was that each side had a chance
Tough was the way of a prophet this winter of 1943, and few were ready to forecast the outcome of an election in which 30-odd parties of all shapes and sizes were preparing to contest 74 seats…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Manly By-election
The Manly Council by-election yesterday resulted: L. A. Ellison, 692: R. C. F Wilson. 577: P. J. Rvan. 515: H P Alder. 393:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dying Parliaments Stormy Days August 21 as best bet for Federal elections CANBERRA
Details of dates for the election will not be announced till Prime Minister Curtin has obtained the Governor-General's consent to a dissolution. August 21, forecast by "The Sunday Sun" last week, is still the most popular tip for polling day. Policy speeches which officially open the campaign may not be given for several weeks…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Urges Austerity Electioneering: "Disgrace of Spending Orgies"
"WILL candidates set an example by conducting their campaigns on sensible austerity lines, or do they intend again to indulge in a disgraceful orgy of spending?" asked Mr. W. C. Wentworth last night. As a candidate for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →30 parties line up for khaki election
Jolted into frenzied activity by swift moving events at Canberra, more than 30 political parties and a host of independents jumped suddenly--even a little dizzily--into the Federal election spotlight during the week. Politicians, startled by Mr. Curtin's dramatic announcement of an early…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dirty election washing on Brisbane Line
CANBERRA, Sat.--The Brisbane Line is not long enough to take all the dirty washing that will be hung on it in the next few weeks One clear fact emerging from the last five…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Candidates may visit camps
CANBERRA, Sat.--Soldiers in camp and at battle stations may be addressed by Federal politicians during the election…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Last Days of Federal Parliament End Tipped By Midweek Supply Bill for Senate Today
CANBERRA, Monday. -- Every effort will be made to finish the Federal Parliamentary session by Wednesday night and even if this fails, it is believed that Thursday will see the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Last Days of Federal Parliament End May Come On Wednesday Members Anxious' to Get to Seats
CANBERRA; Monday. -- Every effort will be made to finish the Federal Parliamentary session by Wednesday night and even if this fails, it is believed that Thursday wise see the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Last Days of Federal Parliament End May Come On Wednesday Members Anxious to Get to Seats
CANBERRA, Monday. --Every effort will be made fro finish the Federal Parliamentary session by Wednesday night and even if this fails, it is believed that Thursday will see the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Last Days of Federal Parliament End May Come On Wednesday Members Anxious' to Get to Seats
CANBERRA, Monday. -- Every effort will be made to finish the Federal Parliamentary session by Wednesday night and even if this fails, it is believed that Thursday will see the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Last Days of Federal Parliament End May Come On Wednesday Members Anxious to Get to Seats
CANBERRA, Monday.-- Every effort will be made to finish the Federal Parliamentary session by Wednesday night and even if this fails, it is believed that Thursday will see the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Torrid Election Issue in 1944"
The bill outlaws strikes in Government-operated plants, and prohibits strikes in other war industries unless 30 days'…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Swift Election Move Members Ready For Campaigns
Federal members will begin their election caimpaigns as soon as Parliament is dissolved on Thursday or Friday. Announcement of the election date is expected from…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →'Austerity In Election' Plea
Mr. W. C. Wentworth. (National Government candidate), who wiil contest Wentworth seat in the Federal election, has a plan for…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Candidates In Absence
CANBERRA, Monday.-- Both Sergeant McAlister Blain, A.I.F. prisoner of war in Malaya, and Wing Commander T. W. White,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Austerity Election Plan Favored by Curtin
CANBERRA, Monday.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said today he agreed with Mr. W. C. Wentworth that election candidates' expenditure…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Austerity Election Plan Favored by Curtin
CANBERRA, Monday.-- The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said today he agreed with Mr. W. C. Wentworth that election candidates' expenditure…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Austerity Election Plan Favored by Curtin
CANBERRA, Monday.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said today he agreed with Mr. W. C. Wentworth that election candidates' expenditure…
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