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Politics & elections, 1930

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The British Parliament. Censure Motion Defeated. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 3

The censure motion which Mr. Baldwin launched, regarding Empire free trade, was defeated iu the House of Commons, by 312 to 241…

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Alderman Jack Donovan at Balranald Selected Labour Candidates Address

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 4

Alderman J. R. Donovan, of Deniliquin who is the selected and endorsed Labour Candidate, for the Murray electorate, accompanied by Mr J. B…

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The Arbitration Bills. Before Federal Parliament. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 July 1930 · page 2

It is reported that the Federal government is considering the holding of a short session, towards the end of the year to enable the three…

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State Government’s Legislation Support Urged for Country Party Candidates

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 July 1930 · page 2

The Hon. H. C. V. Thorby, Minister for Agriculture, delivered a vigorous speech at the Town. Hall ton Friday night in explanation and defence of…

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Gullett Attacks Budget. Labour Member on War Loans. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 3

Mr. Gullett made a bitter attack on the Budget proposals in the House of Representatives, last night He likened them to little less than sheer…

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State Elections Mr. J. R. Donovan’s Address

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 2

Mr. J. R Donovan, who is the selected Labor candidate for the Murray electorate, at the coming New South Wales State elections, addressed a…

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The Calamity Budget Labour Crushing Australia Motion to Curtail Expenditure Parliament Should Set Example in Economy Opposition Leader Points to Definite Directions Where Savings Should Be Made

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 6

WHEN the budget debate was resumed, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Latham, moved, "That the first item be reduced by £1, and that this reduction be taken as an instruction to the Government to reconsider the estimates for the…

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Election of Hospital Directors

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 4

The regulations published under the Hospitals Act provide that the secretary of every incorporated hospital, acting under the authority of the Board…

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Country Party News Country Jarty Leader Will Not Support Either Candidate in Ashburnham Must Fight for Themselves

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 3

A message from Forbes states that a big meeting of farmers at Trundle last week, the Country Party leader (Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw,) when asked…

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Murrumbidgee Electorate Two Country Party Candidates

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 3

It has been rumoured that only one candidate will contest the Murrumbidgee electorate in the interests of the Country Party. both Mr. H. H…

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Federal Matters. The Balance of Overseas Trade. Proceedings in Parliament. Picture People Oppose Duties. CANBERRA, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 2

The overseas trading of the Commonwealth, in merchandise, for the hall year, ended June 30th, resulted in an adverse balance of £8,318,334…

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Lane Cove By-election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 July 1930 · page 3

The Nationalist candidate, Mr. H. P. Fit[?]simmons, won Lane Cove by election, held on Saturday. His majority at the final count was 2170…

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Canadian Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 6

The Canadian elections, which were hold on Monday, have resulted in the defeat of the Liberal Government headed by Mr. Mackenzie King. Early…

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The State Parliament. Last Lap Begins on 26th. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 3

The final session of the present New South Wales Parliament is expected to open on Tuesday, August 26th for a last month's sitting, during…

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The Hospital Ten Candidates Nominated

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 2

The nominations received by the secretary and returning officer, Mr. W. J. Salter, for election to the board of directors of the Deniliquin Hospital…

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More Candidates Country Party Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 August 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the executive committee of the New South Wales Country Party was held in the School of Arts, Moama, on Thursday afternoon, when…

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Deadlock in Federal Parliament Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 3

A deadlock has been reached between the House of Representatives and the Senate over the Industrial Arbitration Bill. The Senate to-day…

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Leading Customs Official Collapses in Parliament House. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 1

Mr. A. R. Townsend, chief accountant of the Customs Department, collapsed in Federal Parliament House, yesterday. The strain of the past few…

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The Murray Electorate More Candidates. Country Party Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 August 1930 · page 5

A meeting of the executive committee of the New South Wales Country Party was held in the School of Arts, Moama, on Thursday…

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Parliament at Its Worst Hanging on to Salaries

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 4

By 49 votes to 20 the House of Representatives last week emphatically voted against a specific proposal by Mr. Gullett, the…

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