Adelaide, May 25.
Mr. Robert, G. Menzies's retention of office is assured by the result of the Federal by-election at Boothby, where the Government candidate. Mr. Price, was returned by a majority of several thousands, The vote is interpreted as endorsement of the Government's war effort and also of the people's desire for a national government.
Commenting on the by-election, the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. A. W. Fadden, said: "The result is a solid vindication of the Government's war policy and emphasizes the demand for a national government which I regard as the main issue upon which the campaign was fought."—Reuter,
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