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

Politics & elections, 1931

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Seven Limit Council Elections Ratepayer Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

Seven was fixed last night as the limit to the number of candidates who Will bear the endorsement of the Goulburn Ratepayers…

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Spring Candidates Saturday's Form "Trackite's" Impressions

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 6

The most promising Epsom trial at Rosehill was that of Auto Pay in winning the Camellia Stakes, while Vellmond's form in the…

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CONFIRMATION Over 400 Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 2

More than 400 candidates, principally children received the Sacrament of Confirmation after the 10 o'clock Mass in SS. Peter and Paul's…

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Werriwa Brig.-general McNICOLL May Be Candidate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 3

Brigadier-General McNicall has been, suggested as a possible candidate for Werriwa in the interests of the United Country Party…

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State Parliament Many Bills Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 3

The Legislative Council at an all-night sitting, passed the Interest Reduction Bill and the Moratorium (Amendment) Bill…

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Athletic Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 3

There was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the second annual meeting of the Goulburn Amateur Athletic Club, held…

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Election at Hand? England Waits Future of Gold Standard Germany, Italy London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. Macdonald, announced in the House of Commons that he would not prorogue…

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Werriwa Brig.-general McNICOLL May Be Candidate

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 7

Brigadier-General McNicoIl has been suggested as a possible candidate for Werriwa in the interests of the United Country Party…

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Into Municipal Arena Ratepayers' Team Seven Candidates Chosen

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 2

From nine nominees the Goulburn Ratepayers Association last night selected seven candidates, including Mrs. Mary Martin, to carry its banner at the triennial municipal elections, to be held early in December…

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Next Election on the Old Rolls Canberra

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 3

Although a final decision has not yet been made , it is almost certain that the Scullin Minstry will not proceed with the bill providing for the…

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ELECTIONS [In Britain] at Early Date Parties Split Up

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 3

The Parliamentary session will almost certainly end on Wednesday, and in political circles it is now taken for…

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British Elections on Tuesday, October 27 Announcement in the House at Scarborough Conference London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 3

In the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Mr. Macdonald, declared that if business were concluded the House of Commons would be dissolved to-morrow and the general election would be held on October 27…

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PROROGUED British Elections Campaign Opens London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 3

Parliament was prorogued to-day, and to-night the King held a Privy Council at which the proclamation for the dissolution of…

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Next Election on the Old Rolls

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

Although a final decision has not yet been made, it is almost certain that the Scullin Ministry will not proceed with the bill providing for…

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ELECTIONS In Britain "Going to Win" Says Edgar Wallace London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 3

Mr. Edgar Wallace has telegraphed to Mr. Lloyd George, "I am fighting Blackpool seat as a plain…

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Council Election Likely Candidates Campaign Opened

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 3

In addition to the seven candidates endorsed by the Goulburn Ratepayers' Association, three other names have been mentioned…

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Crookwell Shire Triennial Election of Councillors

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 5

IN connection with the triennial election of Councillors (two councillors for each of the three ridings of the Shire) it is hereby notified that…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

For the general Municipal and Shire elections, now less than two months distant, the voting system in roost of the shires is postal, and…

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Shire Elections Mr. C. C. Bradbury

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 2

Mr. C. C. Bradbury, who, in this issue, announces his candidature for Riding A, Mulwaree Shire, is a native of the district and a well known…

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ELECTIONS In Britain Eight Days Off Lively Meetings London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 3

The election campaign has entered upon its second week and polling day is only eight days off…

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