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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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State Parliament Housing Bill Passed P.S. Salaries Bill Through Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1934 · page 5

Both Houses of Parliament continued sitting this morning. The Legislative Council passed the Public Service Salaries Bill through all…

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STALEMATE Free State Local Elections De Valera's Plans Frustrated State of Parties. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1934 · page 5

The latest Free State local election figures indicate a stalemate, the natural political alliance being between Fianna Fail and Labor on the one hand and…

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Free State Elections. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 3

The figures for the Free State Country Council elections are as follows: Fianna [?]il Labor 178, Fine Gael 515, Ind. 339…

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Poultry Club Annual Meeting Last Night Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Grafton District Poultry and Pigeon Club was held in the Popular Refreshment Rooms last night…

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Labor Holds Balance Irish Free State Local Elections. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 5

The latest figures in the local government elections in the Irish Free State are Government group Fianna Fail 707. Labor 184; anti-Government group, Fine…

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Returned Men Question Of Preference Motion Before Parliament Act Ignored by Employers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Ross (U.A.P., Kogarah) submitted a resolution declaring it to be a matter of urgent necessity that…

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Federal General Election Sweep Polls Fed. Lab. In Q'sland Forde's Forecast Martin By-election Speech. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 5

Speaking at Drummoyne to-night in support of the endorsed Federal, Labor party candidate in the Martin by-election, Mr. J. A. McCallum, the…

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Short, Sharp Campaign SEPT. 15 Federal Election Date Prime Minister's Announcement Members Rush Telegraph Office Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 5

September 15 will be polling day for next general elections. Announcing this in the House of Representatives to-day the Prime…

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The Federal Election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 4

After flirting with the idea of an early general election, prior to the Royal visit, the Federal Government has at last made up its mind to adopt, and the election has been fixed for September 15. The move is of course, a Strategic one and is obviously intended to secure for the Government the full…

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Rush Election Benches Will Be Empty Before End of Session Where Policy Speeches Will Be Delivered. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 5

Rapid preparations are being made at Canberra for the Federal elections on September 15. Party leaders are drafting plans…

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The Federal Elections U.C.P. Conference On Tuesday Vic. Opposition to Composite Ministry Government Will Not Make Rash Promises Mr. Stevens Not A Candidate Vic, and W.A. Contests on Old Boundaries Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 4

The Prime Minister after a protracted conference to-day of the representatives of the U.A.P. organisations to discuss arrangements for the elections said it was not decided when he would seek a dissolution, nor when he would open the election campaign. He had hoped to inaugurate the campaign…

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Redistribution of Seats Awaited Attitude of Members of Victorian Parliament, Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 4

Members of the Victorian State Parliament, who are considering entering the Federal political arena are unlikely to enter the contest if it seems highly…

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Mr. Roland Green's Protest General Election Unnecessary Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 4

On the adjournment of the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Roland Green, protesting against the adjournment of Parliament so, early that the proper…

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Victoria and W.A. Elections to Be Fought on Existing Boundaries. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 4

It is now certain that the elections will be fought on the existing boundaries in Victoria and West Australia. The Government, after inquiry to-day,…

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'False' Me. Lyons Denies a Rumor the Government's Election Decision. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 4

The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, who spent a few busy hours in Melbourne today, before leaving for Sydney, was questioned concerning the report that one of…

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Campaign Director Mr. Lang's New Role in Federal Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 5

The Lang Labor Executive on Friday night decided to appoint Mr. J. T. Lang campaign director for the Federal elections in New South Wales…

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Local and General Timmsvale Polling Place

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 2

In reply to his representations, Mr. R.S. Vincent, M.L.A., has been advised by the Electoral Commissioner that it has been decided to appoint a…

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Moving Towards Pact? U.C.P -U.A.P. Four Points Of Policy for Election Campaign Both Parties to Consider. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 5

The announcement that the U.C.P. and U.A.P. will combine on four main points in their policies for submission to the electors is expected…

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Shoes for Unemployed Complaint in Parliament Minister's Reply. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 July 1934 · page 4

Following a complaint made recently in Parliament by Mr. J. Quirk (Labor, Balmain) regarding the quality of a pair of shoes supplied to the daughter of an…

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Country Party And Election Pact Conference in Sydney Exchange of Preferences Advocated. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 July 1934 · page 4

Representatives of Country party organisations from all States met in camera to-day for the purpose of arriving at a decision on the method of…

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