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

Politics & elections, 1936

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Next Federal Elections May be Held in March Next

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: In spite of serious difficulties in the way of holding an early Federal election, the possibility of the House of…

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Large Crowd Attends Dance and Euchre Party. for Children of Mary's Candidate. Convent Building Fund

The Young Chronicle · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 2

A wonderful crowd attended the dance and euchre party held in the Southern Cross Hall on Wednesday night, and a very enjoyable…

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Opposition to Early Election Sydney

The Young Chronicle · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 2

Strong opposition to an early election was voiced to-day at Canberra by many U.A.P. and country members. The final decision is with Mr…

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Rush Election Not Popular With Members Mr. Lyons Is Firm

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 5

It appears that some prominent members of the U.A.P. In New South Wales are opposed to an early Federal election…

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Oration At Parliament House Tribute To Member

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 5

For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth an oration was delivered in the King's Hall, at the Federal…

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Farmers' Money Mr. Morton Places Position Before Parliament Bill to Authorise Payments

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 7

In the absence of rain very soon, and unless the dairy farmers within the Sydney milk zone receive something extra by way of payment for their milk, they will be unable to maintain supplies to meet the requirements of the…

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Our Sydney Letter Why An Election?

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 11 November 1936 · page 8

An excellent, example of political squabbling and motives of self interest, is provided by the proposals for a rush Federal election early in the…

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Freer Case Before Parliament Minister's Statement Further Explanation To Be Demanded

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: A full explanation of the reasons which actuated the Minister for the interior (Mr. Paterson) in ordering the exclusion from the Commonwealth of Mrs. Freer will be demanded in the House of…

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Health Department Disallows Meat Inspection Freer Case Before Parliament Minister's Statement Further Explanation To Be Demanded

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 1

Because its efforts to institute regular inspections of meat for human consumption at the Kenmore Mental Hospital were…

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Early Elections Abandoned C.P. OPPOSITION

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 2

It is understood that the proposal for a Federal election early next year will be abandoned.The Prime Minister (Mr Lyons)…

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No Election Mr. Lyons Definite In House C.P. OPPOSITION

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 1

CANBERRA Thursday: At a meeting of the U.A.P. the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced that it was definitely not intended…

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- City Notes and News - Why an Election?

The Young Chronicle · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 5

An excellent example of political squabbling and motives of self Interest is provided by the proposals for a rush Federal election early in…

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At Young Meeting of Council of Show Associations. Election of Officers. Show Dates Cause Heated Discussion

The Young Chronicle · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 3

As reported in the "Chronicle" on, Tuesday, the Young P. and A. Association's application for the dates 31st August, and 1st and 2nd…

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Federal Elections Labour Candidate For Hume

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 16 November 1936 · page 2

Mr. G. Hoad, who unsuccessfully contested the Hume Federal seat last election…

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Rumours of an Election

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 4

During last week rumours were current that the Government intended to hold an election of the House of Representative at the same time as the…

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Parliament in Minature Sees Young Most States and all Parties Included Among Visitors Federal Members Tour the Cherry and Prune Orchards Entertained by Young Fruitgrowers' Society at Dinner at Night

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 1

Eight members of the Federal Parliament toured the cherry orchards and other points of interest in the Young town and district on Saturday. They were here under arrangements made by Mr. T. J. Collins, M.H.R., and were the guests of the Young Fruitgrowers' Co-operative Society…

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Federal Elections Labour Candidate for Hume

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 3

Mr. G. Hood, who unsuccessfully contested the Hume Federal seat last election as a Labour candidate, has been selected to oppose Mr. T…

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40 Hours Parliament To Decide Judge's Comments

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 30 November 1936 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday: The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission to-day ruled that the working hours could not be…

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Ald. Western To Stand For Mayor Decision Means His Election Practically Assured

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 2

Yielding to pressure from all quarters, Ald. C. M. Western this morning definitely decided to allow his nomination to go forward for the position of Mayor at the Mayoral election next Thursday night. This news will be received with delight by the large number of people,…

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Next Mayor Several Candidates Likely Election Soon

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

It appears likely that there will be several candidates for the position of Mayor of Goulburn when the election is held by the…

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