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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Federal Parliament To Meet Big Issue This Session Economy Campaign Applauded

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 1

"With the price of wood down, and the wheat position not as favorable as it might be, with a wave of direct action which has affected Australia's…

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New Murray Electorate Labour Candidate for Selection

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 2

Alderman J. E. Donovan, of Deniliquin, has announced that he will be a candidate for selection as the Labour candidate for the new Murray…

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The Federal Parliament the Censure Motion. Defeated. Budget Discloses Deficiency of Over Two Millions. How Additional Revenue Is to Be Raised. Canberra

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 5

After an all-night sitting in the House of Representatives, the censure motion against the Federal Government, for its withdrawal of the…

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The State Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

EVERY year, for some time, there has been a rush of legislative work immediately prior to Christmas, with the result that Acts of Parliament…

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MURRAy Election Campaign Scramble of New Candidates Dowling and Grabau Want Lawson's Place

The Independent · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 1

Now that there seems to be an excellent chance of winning the Murray seat for the non-Labour candidate there is a rain of candidates from the skies. Three non-Labour and one Labour man so far have announced their intention to attempt to get the…

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State Elections Three Country Party Candidates

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

Three Country Party candidates are announced for the pre-selection ballot for the new Murray electorate. They are—…

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Federal By-Election Imminent Mr. Killen About to Resign

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 6

Although Mr. Killen, M.P., who suffered a severe heart attack on Friday evening, is now reported to be out of danger, it is unlikely that he will…

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New South Wales Parliament

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 1

It has been decided by the New South Wales Cabinet that the next session of the State Parliament should begin on September 17…

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R.s. & S.i.l.a. Election of State Councillor for New Western Division

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Lindsay, secretary of the R.S.S.I.L.A. (Balranald subbranch) has been advised by the Stale secretary of the league that, at the…

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The Murray Seat Qualifications Necessary for Candidates

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 September 1929 · page 3

New boundaries have been defined for the State electorates of Murray under the new re-distribution of seats. Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., has…

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The Federal Parliament a Crisis Possible. Over the Maritime Industries Bill. Canberea

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 2

By 34 votes to 30, the Government obtained the passage of the second reading of the Maritime Industries Bill, in the House of Representatives…

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Conargo Shire Council Two Candidates Standing

The Independent · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 2

On Tuesday we were informed by Blighty resident that they have decided to nominate Mr. J. H. Henderson for the vacancy on the Conargo…

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Hume Reservoir Proposed Boating Course Four Times Area of Sydney Harbour Questions in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 5

The report the the River Murray advisory committee on the Hums reservoir will not be available for some months, but the report of…

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Federal Government Defeated by One Vote on Mr. Hughes' Amendment. Early Election Probable. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 3

The Bruce Government has been defeated. Mr. Hughes' amendment that a referendum should be taken on the…

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Examinations Successful Candidates

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 2

At the mid-wimter examinations held in connection with the National and Southern cross Commercial Colleges, the following pupils from Deniliquin…

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Labor Candidate for Murray

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 2

The following letter is written by Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., to the secretaries of the A.L.P. in the new Murray electorate, in support of…

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The State Parliament. Mr. Lang Will Move the Usual Censure Motion. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

The Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) will move a censure motion at the opening of Parliament, to-morrow, but it is not known what form…

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The State Parliament Re-opened To-day. Particulars of the Policy Speech. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened to-day. The Speech regretted that the difficulty in the coal trade had not yet been settled, but every effort had…

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To-Day's Latest News. Absent Candidates' Hurry to Contest Electorates. Proposed Amendment of Amusement Tax. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. Robert Cook has decided to contest the Indi electorate in defiance to Dr. Page's cable announcing that another candidate will be chosen. He…

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The Federal Election The Parties Making Feverish Arrangements. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

A special proclamation was issued to-day, dissolving the Federal Parliament. There is a possibility that the new Parliament will meet on…

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