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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

361 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 19

Labour Differences. Two of Beasley Group to Attend Parliament. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 3

Messrs. Eldridge and Lazzarini, who left Sydney, last night, ?for Melbourne to assist Mr. Lang in his campaign, returned to Sydney unexpectedly this…

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Annandale Election on Anzac Day. Returned Soldiers' Resentment. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 3

The action of the Government in fixing the Annandale by-election for Anzac Day, April 25th, is strongly resented by the Returned Soldiers'…

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The Punch and Judies of Parliament No Conscience Needed Parker Moloney Ethics

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 34

Extract from report in "Young Chronicle" of April 10 of a meeting of Young Labor League:— Mr. Parker Moloney (Minister for…

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Ex-soldiers and Perference. Result of Kyabram Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 3

A sequel to the public protest meeting convened recently by the Kyabram branch of the Returned Soldiers League, when the Kyabram…

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Commonwealth Banking Bill Considered in Parliament. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

During the debate on the Commonwealth Bank Bill, in the House of Representatives, Mr. Scullin said the serious condition Australia was in,…

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Later Developments. Statements by Commissioners. a Question in Parliament. Canberra

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, today, Mr. Ward asked Mr. Scullin if there were any truth in a rumour that a run was occurring on the…

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Election of Officers

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

Chairman: Mr. F. W. Graban was re-elected on the motion of Messrs Dowling and Ross. Representative: Mr. W. B…

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Next Federal Election The Likely Issues. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

According to Mr. David .Watkins, Federal member for Newcastle, the next Federal election will be fought not only on the banking and…

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Questions in Parliament Not Answered

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

The following pertinent questions were asked in the N.S. Wales Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, April 29, 1931:--…

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What Deniliquin Thinks Governor Asked to Dissolve Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 28

Consternation prevailed in Deniliquin when it became known that the State Savings Bank would not open. A notice was displayed on the bank…

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Political Position Preparing for Federal Election New Finance Plan Balancing of Budgets

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 8

THE Federal Loan Council authorised the Commonwealth Treasurer (Mr. Theodore) to discuss with the chairman of the Commonwealth Bank Board…

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No Money for Lang Early Election Forecast

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 8

On Monday Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., paid that it was believed in well-informed political circles that a general State election is…

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Next Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 10

Dr. E. L. Nott, formerly member of the House of Representatives for Herbert (Qld.), has, been advised that the executive of the North Sydney…

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Annandale By-election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 11

Mr. Stuart-Robertson was returned at the Annandale by-election. The poll was the quietest on record, no Nationalist candidate contesting the…

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N.s.w. Election Expected Remark by Mr Lang

The Independent · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

Rumours that the State Government is contemplating an early appeal to the people were current in Parliament House this…

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P. Board Election J. A. Lawson Tops Poll Retiring Directors Returned

The Independent · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

The result of the Pastures Protection Board election of eight directors, on Wednesday, clearly shows the high opinion district…

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A General State Election Believed to be Near at Hand. SYDNEY, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

An opinion is expressed in State Opposition circles that a State general election is not far distant. LABOUR POLITICS IN PADDING…

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Balranald P.p. Board Election of Directors

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 3

The triennial election of the Balranald Pastures Protection Board was held on Thursday, 30th April. Mr. A. [?]. Kilpatrick, of Euston Station, who has…

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Moulamein P.p. Board Election of Directors

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 3

The following is the result of the election of eight directors for the Moulamein P.P. Board, which was held on the 30th ult. Mr. R. T. Scott was…

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P.p. Board Elections

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 3

The election of eight directors for the Jerilderie Pastures Protection Board was conducted by postal ballot on Wednesday last. There were…

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