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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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News by Cable British Election Labor's Plan to Cancel War Debts London, October 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 34

Election activity Logan in earnest throughout the country yesterday, following the publication of the manifestos of the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Mending Constitution Rejected Senate Bills Referendum at Next Federal Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 8

Replying to Mr. Nairn (U.A.P., W.A.) in the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister (Mr, Scullin) said that the three bills which had…

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Next Federal Election. Mr. Latham's Forecast. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

Mr. Latham, M.P., addressing a meeting at Auburn (Vic), forecasted a, Federal election by May next, at least. He could not see how the…

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Unity at the Federal Elections Anti-Extremist Movements Come Together. SYDNEY, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

Definite proposals in regard to unity at the forthcoming Federal elections were discussed at a conference of the anti-Extremist movements in the State…

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The British Elections. Mr. Ramsay, MacDonald Howled Down LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

An organised mob gathered at the meeting conducted by Mr. MacDonald at Seaham, and succeeded in howling him down. After attempting to make…

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Federal Election Bank Policy As Issue

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Theodore) made his first public appearance in the Dalley electorate since the Mungana case, when he addressed…

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A Momentous' Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 2

The extraordinary election contest which is now in full swing throughout Great Britain will be watched with keen interest in all parts of the…

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Shire Elections Nominations Close on Thursday Next

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 3

Attention is directed to the fact that nominations for councillors for the various ridings in the Jerilderie Shire must be in the hands…

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Hume Shire Election Nomination Day, November 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 27

At the monthly meeting of the Hume Shire Council on Wednesday, 14th. inst., the shire clerk (Mr. S. F. Mudge) stilted that electors in the…

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The British Elections Question of Tariff. Mr. Snowden Hits Out. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 2

How 15 out of 20 Labour Cabinet Ministers voted for the immediate imposition of a 10 per cent. revenue tariff, as an alternative, to a dole…

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A South Australian By-election. Set Back for "Lang Plan" Candidate

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 3

The result of the by-election for the Central District in the South Australian Legislative Council resulted: J. Anderson (Ind.) 9827; D. Bardolph…

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The British Elections Mr. Snowden's Final Message. "For the State. Not for Party." London

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 2

"I am not exaggerating when I say the real issue is between prosperity and ruin," said Mr P. Snowden, in a final message to the electorate. He…

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State Election Anniversary Policy Points Quoted

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 3

"To-day is the anniversary of the election which on October 25, 1930, returned Mr. Lang to power," said Mr. Ball, M.L.A. (ex-deputy leader…

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Shire Elections Contests in Murray Shire 14 Candidates For Six Seats

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

There will be a contest in each riding of Murray Shire for the triennial election of councillors. The nominations were announced to-day by the…

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The Federal Parliament Wheat Bounty Bill. Tariff Bill in Senate. Canberra, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

The Bill providing for a bounty of 4½d. a bushel on the marketed wheat of the 1931/32 season, passed all stages in the House of…

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Anniversary of Mr. Lang's Election Policy Points Quoted

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 12

"To-day is the anniversary of the election which on October 25, 1930, returned Mr. Lang to power," said Mr. Ball, M.L.A., (ex-deputy leader of…

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Election in S.a. Legislative Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 14

Alderman Joseph Anderson, of Port Adelaide, was on Saturday elected to the vacancy in the S.A. Legislative Council caused by the death, of Mr. T…

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Mr. Bruce in London. Comment on the Election

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

The former Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, arrived last night. Interviewed, he said, "It is not my business to comment on British elections,…

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The British Elections Complete Victory for National Government Tremendous Transfer of Support From Official Labour

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

The general elections which took place throughout Britain on Tuesday resulted in a great victory for the National Government, headed by Mr…

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British Elections Nationalist Majority of More Than 500 Reconstruction of British Cabinet Begins Immediately Prime Minister Visits The King

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 31 October 1931 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.—With a total of 531 seats against the Opposition's 37—a majority of 494—the British National Government has gained an…

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