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

Politics & elections, 1936

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Hospital Chairman Election May Be Challenged Position Discussed

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 2

An interesting position has arisen following the election of Mr. J. T. Guyatt as chairman of the Hospital Board on the ex-chairman’s casting…

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Railway Officers' Dinner Enjoyable Evening Duties of Parliament and Government Many Distinguished Guests

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 1

The Maconic Hall was the scene of a very happy dinner of on Friday evening, when the Railway and Tramway Officers' Association held their 24th function of that character. Many speeches were made, and the audience was in good…

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Privy Council Appeal Vigorous Debate In Parliament Mr. Menzies and Critics

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: In the House of Representatives, the Attorney-General (Mr. Menzies) made a vigorous reply to criticism of his handling of the Dried Fruits case before the Privy Council which Mr. Brennan (Lab.,…

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Opening Day's Racing at A.J.C. Spring Carnival Mediocre Field in Epsom the Marne Selected Candidates in Review Gay Lover, Prittle Prattle For Places

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 8

Seventeen thoroughbreds will face the barrier at Randwick tomorrow to race for the Epsom Handicap, one of the most richly endowed mile handicaps in Australia. The race has attracted entrants from Queensland, New Zealand and Victoria, and…

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Extraordinary Election Cootamundra Shire Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 7 October 1936 · page 5

COOTAMUNDRA: The poll for the extraordinary election of two councillors for each of the four ridings of the Jindalee Shire Council, rendered…

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POTATO v ORANGE Debate in Parliament Mr. Lawson Attacks Cabinet Sorry Exhibition of Statesmanship

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 7

CANBERRA, Thursday: Mr. John Lawson (U.A.P., N.S.W.) led an attack on the Government in the House of Representatives yesterday, for its handling of Australia's trade relations with New Zealand…

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BINALONG Successful Candidates

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 2

Pupils of St. Joseph’s Convent, Binalong. secured highly creditable passes in the recent musical examinations conducted by Mr. Lindley…

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N.Z. Bank Appointments Lively Discussion in Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 October 1936 · page 4

AUCKLAND, Friday: A lively discussion occurred in Parliament over the appointment of Mark Silverstone, of Dunedin, to the position on the…

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C.W.A. OFFICERS Yesterday's Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 7

It was decided, at the C.W.A. conference yesterday, that the position of president and group representative should be held by one person, and, in…

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Caulfield Cup First Leg of Big Double Candidates in Review

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 8

One of the hardest Victorian races to win is the Caulfield Cup, and the race provides probably the soundest test in Australia for mile-and-a-half handicappers. With 23 acceptors, to-morrow's field is up to the average of recent years, and although the…

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Brilliant Gallops By Cup Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 8

The Chanter was the outstanding galloper at Caulfield yesterday, running a mile in 1.493. Following is a review of the final…

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Parliament to Meet To-morrow

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday: Although the State Parliament will open at noon to-morrow the sitting will be very brief. Ordinary business…

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No Confidence Notice Of Motion By Mr. Lang in Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 21 October 1936 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Notice of a no-confidence motion against the Government was given by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr…

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Hume Seat Labor Candidate Selected

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 10

Mr. Essel Head, of Junee, has been unanimously chosen by the Hume Electoral Council to oppose "Mr. T. J. Collins, M.P. at the next Federal…

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Primary Final Candidates. Bribbaree

The Young Chronicle · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 4

Primary final candidates here next Friday are Lois Knopp, Edward Rathbone and Roy Agett. The committee comprises Mr. J. W. Byrne…

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Relief Taxation Discussion in State Parliament £23,403,000 In Four Years

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 October 1936 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Premier (Mr. Stevens) announced in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, that during the four years ended in June, the Government collected £23,403,639…

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Champion Colt, Talking, Appears To Have Melbourne Cup At His Mercy Three-Years-Old Overshadows Field Form of Older Horses Has Been Moderate Desert Chief, Mala For Places Review of Candidates' Form

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 2 November 1936 · page 8

Three-Years-Old Overshadows Field…

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Touch of Royal Pageantry Parliament Opens Address-In-Reply Moved By a Woman King's Youthful Appearance

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday: A fo[?]ataste of the pageantry that may be expected at the Coronation was given when the King opened Parliament to-day The proceeding in the House of Lords showed a…

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"Leaving" Exam Fifty Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 1

Candidates from Goulburn Secondary Schools commenced the Leaving Certificate examination at the Goulburn High School this…

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Labour Loses In Municipal Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday: The latest returns of the municipal elections in Great Britain show that of the 360 seats the Conservatives have had, a…

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