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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

658 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 33

U.A.P. Candidates Unlikely to Contest All Seats Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 4

Although a section of the Press has stated that the United Australia, party will contest the whole of the 20 seats in Victoria for the House of…

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Federal Elections Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R. a Visit to Albury Optimistic as to Prospects

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 4

Mr. Tom Collins, member for Hume, visited Albury for the 13th the since his election yesterday, Though he refrained from…

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Labor Disunirty Two Candidates in Field One Alleges Irregularities Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 2

Labor circles were astounded to-day at the announcement that Mr.G.E. Yates former Federal member for Adelaide would…

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Federal Elections Mr. Lyons Pleased His Tasmaman Reception MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 2

The prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) returned to Melbourne this morning very pleased with his Tasmanian tour especially with his reception at…

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Election Advertisements, Etc. What the Law Provides

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 2

The Commonwealth electoral administration draws attention to the provisions the electoral law which requires that electoral advertisements…

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Federal Elections Mr. H. K. Nock Endorsed U.c.p. Candidate for Riverina

The Independent · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 2

The Riverina Electorate Council of the United. Country Party unanimously endorsed the sitting member, Mr, H. K. Nock, as their candidate for…

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Rutherglen Shire Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 2

All the retiring councillors in the Shire af Rutherglen were returned unopposed last week, evidence surely that ratepayers are satisfied with the…

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Federal Elections Tariff Policies Examined LABOR U.A.P. AND C.P.

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 3

While Lang burbles incoherently over the air about bank smashing, he is an asset to the non-Labor parties, says the weekly bulletin of the…

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Federal Elections Protection Defended U.A.P. Candidate’s Reason for Standing MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 2

The only reason why I am contesting the election is because the secondary industries been without proper…

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Will Not Race Federal Election Day Albury Club Adheres to Decision

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 6

The committee of the Albury Racing Club, at a special meeting held last evening, decided to adhere to its decision not to race…

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Gloucester By-election Position of C.P. Ministers” Should Support U.A.P. Man” Orange, Tuesday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 1

Addressing a meeting last night, Mr. Laughlin, M.L.A., said he considered it was the duty of Country Party Ministers in the State-Cabinet to go to…

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To Appear at Rosebery More Spring Candidates Rogilla Favoured for Flying Handicap

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 6

Rosehill on-Saturday last attraded a number of horses likely gain prominence in the Spring. These included Kuvera, Limarch…

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Country Party Candidate

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 3

The Riverina Electorate Council of the United Country Party have unanimously endorsed the sitting Member, Mr H. K. Nock, as their…

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Mr. Scullin Enunciates Labor’s Policy For the Federal Election Banking Reform in the Forefront Nationalisation is key note of Party’s plane Proposals to Stimulate Employment Effective Protection for Primary and Secondary Industries Reductions in Wages and Pensions to Be Restored Claim of Lyons Ministry as Having Restored Prosperity Ridiculed MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 4

The Richmond Town Hall was crowded to-night when Mr. J. H. Scullin enunciated the policy of the Federal Labor Party at the forthcoming elections. He was given a most attentive hearing, and his remarks were punctuated with applause Special emphasis was laid by Mr. Seullin on the Labor Party’s banking policy. He said the present monetary…

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Robertson Seat Cp. Opposition to U.A.P. Two Candidates Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Central Council of the Country Party to-day was decided to contest the Robertson sand two candidates were…

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Federal Elections Mr. Menzies Speaks Problem of Unemployment MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 2

The prospective Federal Attorney General (Mr. R. G. Menzies, K.C. ) gave his first speech in the Kooyogng electorate at…

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POLITICIAlN FINED £20 Alleged Electoral Act Breach Sequel to Recent Elections Perth

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 2

For ah alleged bi-each of the Electoral Act in publishing a document containing a, statement reflection on Thomas Hughes. candidate, in the…

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The Federal Elections. Lang Candidates for Every Seat. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 1

The Lang party has decided to contest every seat in New South Wales at the elections…

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Federal Election Labour Leader's Speeches. Mr. Scullin Opens. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 2

Mr. Scullin opened his campaign in the Richmond Town Hall last night. He was persistently heckled by a group of interjectors, apparently…

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Federal Election Issues Tariff Policies Examined Labour, U.a.p. and C.p

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 5

"While Lang burbles incoherently over the air about bank smashing he is an asset to the non-Labour parties," says the weekly bulletin of the…

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