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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

544 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 28

Vic. Elections To be Held In May House Dissolved Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 April 1932 · page 2

Last night the Lientenabt Governor (sir william irvine) granted a dissolution of the Labour Government, which was defeated the previous night…

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President Hoover Re-election Prospects Democratic Split Vancouver, April 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1932 · page 1

President Hoover's chances of re-election were materially improved with the appearance of a widening split among…

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Letters to the Editor Coming Elections (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 April 1932 · page 7

Sir,—Despite the boastings of the reigning politicians that the Lang Government will remain in power the full length of its term it is…

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Early Election? Parties Active SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 5

In political circles to-day the probability of an early State election is the sole topic. All parties have girded up their…

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Early Election Probable Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 2

In political circles to-day the probability of a State election at an early date is being widely discussed…

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Theodore in Brisbane Not Taking Part in Elections

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 4

Mr E. G. Theodore, former Federal Treasure, who arrived in Brisbane on Saturday night, said he would not be taking part in the coming State…

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Early Election Probable

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 2
Also in The Scone Advocate

In political circles yesterday the probability of a State election at an early date is being widely discussed…

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May 14th. Victorian Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 4

The State Cabinet has fixed May 14 as the date of the State election. Writs will be issued on April 23, and nominations close on April 29…

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FEDERAL A.L.P. Ready for Fight Election Prospects Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1932 · page 1

The Federal A.L.P. has convened a conference of presidents and secretaries of branches of affiliated [?]lons for April 30 to form a party to…

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Coming Elections (To the Editor.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1932 · page 2

Sir,—I'm not given to letter-writing as a rule, but there are occasions when I feel that another contributor to your already long list, won't do any…

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Victorian Elections Campaign Commences on

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 April 1932 · page 1

The State election campaign will of fieally being on Friday, when the leader of the United Australia Parly (Sir Stanley Argyle) will deliver [?]s…

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Election Necessary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 6

At ordinary times one views the prospect of a State or Federal election with disfavour. An election disorganises the work of the…

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Election Hint Printing of Rolls Latest Move Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1932 · page 2

The big meeting being held by the Premier (Mr.Lang) in the Sydney Town Hall to-night; the optimistic unemployment report…

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Early Election Anticipated Ministry Said to be Preparing Financial Position Critical

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

Unless an early decision is given by the Prvy Council on the Upper House abolition issue, members of the State Labour caucus and of the Ministry feel that an early general election cannot be avoided…

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State Elections U.A.P. Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 8

Nominations have been invited by the United Australia Party from candidates for selection in the U.A,P, interest for all State electorates…

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State Parliament Reassembles on Tuesday More Taxation Likely Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 2

Tremendous importance attaches to the reassembling of Parliament to-morrow. It is believed that one of the first meas-ures to be brought down will be a bill to validate any illegality committed under the Audit Act. If this io passed it will avoid…

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State Financial Crisis Parliament Meets To-morrow Mr Lang's New Taxation Bills

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 1

The State Ministry is anxious to avoid immediate conflict with the Governor (Sir Philip Game). With this object in view a bill is to be brought down in Parliament to-morrow, to validate any illegality committed under the Audit Act…

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Many Riots German Elections Nazis Vote Berlin, April 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 1

Progress results of the Prussian elections are Opposition 186 scats, including Nazis 149; Government…

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Premiers' Plan Country Party Support Vic. Elections Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 6

In delivering the policy speech of the United Country Party on Saturday night, Mr, John Allan until' his party was definitely. pledged to the…

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