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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

272 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 14

Federal Parliament Some Interesting Measures. Canberra

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

A Bill to amend the Crimes Act, was read a first time in the Senate. The Bill empowers the Attorney-General to apply for a Supreme Court order,…

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Commonwealth Government Issues Two Proclamations. Discussions in Parliament. Canberra

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

The Federal Government, late last night, issued two proclamations. One attached all revenue. The other related to the payment of certain…

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Victorian Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

Nominations for the Victorian State elections, to be held on May 14. closed on Friday last. The nominations totalled 132. There will be contests…

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U.a.p. Candidates

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

Nominations for selection of U.A.P. candidates for the next State election closed on Monday. Nominations were received in 86 out of the 90…

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Next Elections. Country Party’s Policy. Mr. Buttenshaw’s Speech

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

Addressing members of the metropolitan division of the United Country Party in Sydney on Tuesday evening, Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., said it…

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The Victorian Elections. Mr. Bruce at Dandenong. Labor Leaders Capitulation to Outside Bodies. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 2

In a speech at Dandenong last night Mr. Bruce declared that the Melbourne Trades Hall executive had adopted the Lang policy of repudiation, and…

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The French Elections. the Ministry Defeated. Paris

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 2

France polled in the second ballot for the Chamber of Deputies with a heavy heart. The assassination of President Doumer oppressed the…

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Early Election ? Government in Quandary Revenue Avenues Closed

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 2

Despite the statement by Ministers that there is little possibility of an early State election , there is every reason to believe that it is not far distant…

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Mr. Bruce at Melbourne. Comment on New Guard. Importance of Victorian Elections. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 1

Mr. Bruce, addressing a meeting at Melbourne, last night; referring to the New Guard, said he was totally opposed to people who did…

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Estate Ejections Polling, My — June 11

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 3

After the dismissing of the the Lang Ministry by the Government on Friday afternoon Mr. Stevens leader of the Opposition was commissioned to from a…

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New South Wales Elections Probably Will Be Held on June 11 Government Will Repeal Enforcement Act Sydney

The Independent · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

Although no definite announcement has yet been made the general belief is that the New South Wales elections will be fixed for June 11. It is expected the temporary Ministry will be elected late…

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Victorian Elections Great Victory for U.a.p

The Independent · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

Victorian electors, on Saturday demonstrated in no uncertain manner at the polls that they prefer its Government to stand behind the Premiers'…

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The Victorian Elections Labour Ministry Defeated. Premiers' Plan Endorsed

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

The elections which took plaice in Victoria on Saturday resulted in the defeat of the Labour Ministry and the endorsment of the Premiers' Plan…

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Lang Ministry Dismissed Defiance of Enforcement Act. Dramatic Action by Governor. Mr. Stevens Sworn in As Premier. Early Election Probable. Sydney, Friday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 4

The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Lang) was dismissed from office by his Excellency the Governor (Sir Philip Game) shortly before 6 o'clock…

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Lang Government Dismissed Governor's Dramatic Action Mr. Stevens Sworn In As Premier Whirlwind Election Likely

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 3

The Lang Government has been dismissed from office, Mr. Lang on Friday refused to give an undertaking to the Governor not to continue his illegal acts, and Sir Philip Game thereupon withdrew his commission…

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U.a.p. Candidate for Murray

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

Mr J. E. Dowling has been selected as the United Australia Party candidate for Murray electorate…

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Election Preparations. Federal A.l.p. Nominations

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

The State executive of the Federal A.L.P. has endorsed the following as candidates at the next State election: Bull: Mr. Allan Howle, miner, city…

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Victorian Election Premiers' Plan Endorsed Labour Loses, 12 Seats

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

The Victorian election, which was held on Saturday, and the issue of which was whether a Parliament would be returned to…

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State Elections SATURDAY, 11th JUNE

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 3

Country districts received with jubilation the news broadcasted on Friday evening last that His Excellency the Governor had dismissed…

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Questions in Parliament. Tractor Fuel Prices

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 3

Mr. Neck (Riverina): I wish to bring before the House a matter which is of serious concern to the farmers generally, and which is very…

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