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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Banana Growers Election of Director

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

The ballot for the election of director of the Banana Growers' Co-operative Co. for the Coffs Harbour district was counted last night by the…

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An Election Thrill

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

Grafton experienced at least one decent, thrill in the recent election campaign, despite its general quiteness. Dr. Kesteven, the Douglas…

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PROSPERITY Based On Budgetary Solvency Australian Elections London "Times" Comment. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 5

"The Times" says the result of the Australian election leaves no doubt that the electorates decisively rejected the Opposition's invitation to…

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There Will Be No Composite Ministry Carry on Alone U.A.P. Is Largest Party In New House How Tariff Troubles Will Be Solved See-Saw With C.P. And Labor Parties Latest Election Figures Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 5

A composite Ministry will not be formed in the Federal Parliament, the U.A.P. considering itself strong enough to carry on alone. It is still by far the strongest party in the House and will rely on the Country party to give support on general questions of policy…

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Their Deposits 41 Candidates to Pay Govt. Will Benefit by £1025. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 5

Under the deposit forfeiture clauses of the Electoral Act, it is expected that 41 candidates will lose £1025, following Saturday's polling. This is the greatest…

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Communist Candidate Arrested in Queensland

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 5

While polling was taking place on Saturday, James Slater, the Communist candidate for Herbert (Queensland) appeared before Mr. Power, the Police Magistrate,…

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A Tonic Election News in London "Sanity and High Patriotism." London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 5

The "Financial News" features the effects of the Australian election result in the city, describing it as a tonic and the cause of great satisfaction. The…

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Election Humor

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 4

One of the best stories of election humor heard for some time comes from England. A lady candidate had concluded her speech and the audience were asked…

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Victorian Parliament House Is Crumbling

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 4

Crumbling masonry, leaking roofs, patched carpets, dilapidated furnishings, and holes that allow draughts to roll down members' necks wore items in a fairly…

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Wild Scene in Dutch Parliament Communists Thrown Out of Chamber. the Hague

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 5

Shouting "Down with the Royal House," two Communist deputies caused a wild scene when the Dutch Parliament reassembled to-day…

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N.Z. PARLIAMENT Plan To Control It to Pigeon-hole Report Companies' Inquiry Sensation Further Remarkable Disclosures. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 5

An amazing plan to get control of the Treasury benches in New Zealand and how it was hoped to stop the New Zealand Companies'…

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The Federal Elections. Victory for Anti-socialists Government Without a Majority

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 5

The results of the Federal elections held last Saturday show that all parties were astray in their forecasts. A week ago all sections were optimistic…

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U.C.P. Clarence Electorate Council Election Matters. Finalised Dr. Page to Meet Supporters

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 2

At the Grafton Town Hall yesterday afternoon, a meeting of the Clarence Electorate council was held to finalise matters in connection with the Federal…

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To Save Markets Fiscal Reform Necessary What People Declared C.P. Bulletin on Election Result. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 4

"Whatever the final result the Lyons Government is no longer able to carry on without reference of public questions to other members of the…

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For Month Fed. Parliament to Open October 29. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 5

It is announced by the Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, that the Federal Parliament will meet on October 29 and will sit for about a month. The estimates for the…

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Intimidation Outside Polling Booths Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 5

Allegations that there had been intimidation outside polling places were made by the Federal Labor candidate, Mr. Campbell, when speaking at the…

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Jetty Surf Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Coif's Har bor Jetty Surf Surf was held on Friday night last, the president (Mr. G. Rowel) being in the chair…

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Federal Elections Cowper Division Final Figures

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 4

Counting in the Cowper division concluded last night, and the poll will be declared by the Divisional Returning Officer, Mr. W. H. R. McKenna, at noon to-day…

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96 Per Cent Poll in This State Federal Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 5

Based on the number of electors to whom ballot papers were issued, electoral officials estimate.:that in New South Wales the Federal election was a 96 per cent…

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The Election Thorby Wins Calare Counting in Other Electorates, Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 September 1934 · page 5

The sitting C.P. mem bur, Mr. Thorby, retained the Gala re seat with a majority of 3889, after the distribution of preferences.. Thorby polled 26,521 and Keast…

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