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MR LYONS’ PORTFOLIOS Received Nov. 24, 11.25 p.m. CANBERRA, Nov. 24. Having broken all records as leader of the Commonwealth Government and filled more portfolios than any other man, the Australian Prime Minister, Mr J. E. Lyons, colloquially known as “Honest Joe,” revealed yesterday that in his temporary role as Minister of Defence he wrote a letter to himself as Prime Minister, wherein he made certain recommendations threatening serious consequences if the Prime Minister rejectea them. Mr Lyons will be in a position to announce his new Ministry in a few days. Sir Archdale Parkhill, who was defeated at the recent Federal poll, tendered his resignation as Minister of Defence curing the week-end. Mr W. M. Hughes is freely mentioned as h& successor.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 280, 25 November 1937, Page 7
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125AMUSING EXPERIENCE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 280, 25 November 1937, Page 7
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