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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

233 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 3 of 12

Federal Election Not Till Next Year? CANBERRA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

The assurance in Melbourne on Saturday of the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) that his Ministry, "if frustrated by the Senate," would insist on…

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Letters to the Editor The A.F.A. and Candidates For Parliament

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 6

Sir.--In regard to your enquiry as to selection of Candidates the following is the position:-- In order to obtain a uniform body…

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Cairo Election Eighteen Killed Cairo

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

Eighteen were killed and 187 injured in election riots. Two British engineers were among the wounded…

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EDEN-MONARO Country Party Candidate MR. A. J. Christian Endorsed

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Christian, of Yass, has been endorsed as the sole Country Party candidate for Eden-Monaro electorate at the…

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Roman Catholic Bishop Barry Visits Murrumburrah. 122 Candidates Confirmed on

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

A very large congregation assembled at St. Mary's Church, Murrumburrah on Sunday last, but as the building was not…

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Opinions Differ Hardy And Parliament Should He Contest Hume? “Yes,” Says Majority at Meeting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

An enthusiastic meeting of supporters of the Riverina Movement was held in the Memorial Hall lecture room on Saturday…

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Hospital Boards Procedure of Election

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 2

The Crookwell and District Hospital Board has received from the Hospitals Commission a circular setting out the procedure to be adopted in…

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HARDY Would Enter Federal Parliament to Battle for Riverina Movement

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 3

“It is imperative, in view of the constant association of my name as a possible candidate for the Hume electorate, especially since the sitting…

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Local Government Elections Preparing The Rolls

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 1

Although this triennial elections will not be held until December 5, municipal and shire clerks are already engaged in the preparation of the…

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The Tariff Mr. Christian’s Views Country Party Candidate

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

After the conclusion of the Riverina meeting in the Memorial Hall lecture room last Saturday night, an informal discussion on…

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Hardy and Parliament

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

Commenting on Mr. J. J. Garry’s remarks at the recent Riverina movement meeting in Yass, against the proposal that Mr. Hardy should stand…

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Hospital Boards Procedure of Election

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 4

The Yass District Hospital Board has received from the Hospitals’ Commission a circular setting out the procedure to be adopted in…

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Australian Rules Election of Officers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

There was an enthusiastic gathering at last night's meeting of the recently formed Australian Rules Football Association, held at the Hotel…

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Elections Municipal And Shire Councils Are You On The Roll?

Yass Tribune-Courier · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 1

The Goodradigbee Shire and Yass Municipal Council triennial elections will.be held on the first Saturday in December this year…

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Land Tax Liberal Policy May End in Election London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 3

Lobby correspondents are agreed that a serious crisis threatens between the Government and the Liberals, which may lead to a surprise…

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EDEN-MONARO Mr. J. A. Perkins Selected Nationalist Candidate

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Perkins, who was the parliamentary representative of Eden Monaro in the Federal House of Representatives from 1926 to 1929, has…

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Ratepayers' Association Policy Announced Municipal Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 1

Planks for a definite election platform were approved at a meeting of the Goulburn Ratepayers' Association, held at the…

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Questions in Parliament Burrowa Electric Supply

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 2

The following appeared in a recent issue of "Hansard":— Mr. ARDILL: Can the Minister for Public Works inform me what…

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Crisis at Hand Taxation Bills May Be Rejected Election Possible Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 3

Mr. Lang's emergency taxation bills are almost certain to be rejected by the Legislative Council, thus…

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Spanish Elections Pass Off Quietly Only Two Killed Some Rioting Madrid

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 3

Despite fears that anything might happen, the elections passed off comparatively quietly. The most of police and Civil…

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