Militia Vote For Labour

Northern Advocate, 25 August 1943, Page 3

Militia Vote For Labour

(Special) SYDNEY. This Day. Eoth Government and Opposition now expect the service vote generally to favour Labour candidates. The Opposition believes it will receive a fair measure of support from the A.I.F. but fears militia men will vote solidly against it. Part of the Opposition policy was abolition of any restriction on the militia’s area of service.

Reports from Washington and London indicate general approval of the election outcome. American military observers point out that one of the most valuable aspects of the Curtin Government remaining .in power is that the Prime Minister and General MacArthur have worked so harmoniously together. British commentators emphasise the stability which its unexpectedly large majority will give the Government: they express hope that it may enable Mr Curtin to visit London and Washington for conferences on aspects of the Pacific war. Internally. Mr Curtin’s first efforts are expected to be directed towards the solution of industrial problems. Most important of these are a lag in coal production and elimination of absenteeism.