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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Riverina Protest. Upper House Election

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 1

“Riverina will view with dismay the final results of the Upper House Election,” said Senator Hardy, when it realises that only two…

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Speculation on Irish Election Dublin, Jan. 10

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 2

Speculation is rife regarding a secret meeting of De Valera's Party. It is generally, believed that the subject of discussion was the advisability of…

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Corowa Common Annual General Meeting Triennial Election of Trustees

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 5

The annual general meeting of Commoners, which was held at Mr. J. D. Fraser's office on Wednesday evening last, did not attract the attendance…

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Election of President for Wakool Shire

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Wakool Shire Council, Cr. J. A. C. Darbyshire was elected President of the above for the ensuing 12 months. Cr…

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Latest News Cables Irish Election Prophesied "Weary of De Valera's Empty Promises" Dublin, Jan. 14

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

General O'Duffy, speaking at Lismore, prophesied an election in March. He declared that the Irish were weary of De Valera's empty…

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Federal Elections May be Postponed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

As a result of the Royal visit, it is stated that the Federal elections may be postponed until March next year…

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United Australia Party Annual Meeting of Henty Branch Election of Officers

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Henty branch of the United Australia Party was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening, when there was a good…

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Federal Elections May Be Held in September

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Speculation is rife as to the possibility of an early Federal election it is pointed out that the present Government's form ends…

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Leaving Certificate Deniliquin Candidates Successful

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 2

FOUR pupils from Deniliquin Inter mediate High school passes the leaving certificate examination marking the completion of the secondary…

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Privileges of Parliament Punishment Likely for Offenders? Canberra

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

It is understood that when the Federal Parliament re-assembles legislation will be proceeded with for the punishment of offenders in cases of…

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Next Federal Election Not for a Year. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) stated to-day that the Government had no intention of holding the next Federal election before the arrival of…

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Hamilton Bye-election. William Brennan as Lang Candidate. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Mr. William Brennan, former M.L.C and secretary of the Northern Miners' Association, has been selected as the officially endorsed Lang Labour…

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The United Country Party. Election of Office-Bearers. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Council of the United Country. Party, to-day, Mr. A. K. Trethowan was elected chairman, Mr, J. Walker, president…

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Disciplining of Labour Unionist Supported Mr. Willis in Bulli By-election Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

There is said to be a strong feelings in Labour circles that the recommendation that C. Lynch, of the Saddlers' Union, be disciplined by the special…

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An Echo of Bulli Election

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

Another instance was given at the A.L.P. conference in Sydney on Monday night as to the possibilities of a "come together" of the Labor forces…

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Hamilton by Election

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

Four nominations have been received for the by election called by the death of Mr. H. J. Cornell, member for the Hamilton electorate, which…

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Smaller Parliament

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 4

When the N.S.W. Parliament reassembles for its business session in April another effort will be made to reduce the number of its members…

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Death of King Albert. Eloquent Tributes in British Parliament. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

Eloquent and moving tributes to the late King Albert were delivered in both House of Parliament, yesterday. The Prime Minister recalled…

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Labor Wins By-election

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

The Lang party candidate, Mr. W. E. Brennan, won the by-election held on Saturday for the Hamilton seat in the Legislative Assembly, rendered vacant…

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Scene in Parliament "This Damned House Only a Farce," Says Member LONDON

The Independent · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

"The better dressed people are being admitted immediately. I think it most unfair and a damnable outrage," declared Mr. McGovern in the House…

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