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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Extraordinary Election

The Independent · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 2

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in "A" Riding of the Murray Shire Council caused by the death of Cr. D. F. Blyth will be held on…

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Mr. Lang Does Not Like Prayers in Parliament

The Independent · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 2

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly, Mr. Lang bitterly opposed a proposal to open Parliament each day with prayer. It was a sacrilege, he…

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Prayers in Parliament New South Wales Proposal Protest by Mr. Lang

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1934 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last week a proposal by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) to open Parliament with player each day was bitterly opposed…

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[?]50,000 to be Spent on Duke's Visit [?]edral Parliament's Allocation [?]ount to Cover all Expenses

The Independent · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 3

[?] connection with the forthcoming visit to Australia of the of Gloucester, the Federal Government intends to vote [?]50,000 for the entertainment and transport of the Duke while he [?]n this country…

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Murray Shire Election

The Independent · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

It was understood that two nominations had been received yesterday, up to the time of our going to press, for the vacancy in "A" riding of…

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Federal Elections. Probable in September. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

An unofficial statement that Federal elections are likely in September was received with great surprise in political circles, the general opinion being…

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Correspondence the U.A.P. and the Next Election (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 6

Sir, -- It is reported that the U.A.P. is active in organising for the Party's candidates for the next State election. To most of us this is more or less a…

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Murray Shire Election

The Independent · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

The date for the extraordinary election of one councillor for "A" Riding of Murray Shire in succession to the late Cr. D. F. Blyth has been…

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Federal Election? 18 Mr. Lyons Seeking a Dissolution ?

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 1

It was learned on reliable authority In Melbourne on Thursday night last that the Federal Government will ask the Governor-General (Sir…

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Creeks Election Former Trustees Re-Elected

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 4

MESSRS O. R. Falkiner J. H. Patterns and H. S. Schollick have been re-elected trustees of the Yanko, Colcmbo and Billabong Creeks Water…

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Election Agreement

The Independent · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 2

Approval has been expressed by the Prime Minister (Mr Lyons) of the suggestion made by the leader of the Federal Parliamentary Country…

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Early Elections in Federal Sphere C.p. Sats Important Matters to Come

The Independent · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 3

The general secretary of the Country party (Colonel Munro) said in Sydney on Tuesday that the consensus of opinion among Country party…

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Federal Elections When Will It Be Held.? "No Advantage in Rush Election."

The Independent · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 4

The announcement that a Federal election would probably be held in September is said to have caused Ministers some embarrassment…

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Conference Resolutions Elections and Other Subjects

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 4

THE Shires Conference in Sydney this week carried the following resolutions:— That the Local Government Act should be amended so as to permit of…

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Creeks' Trust Triennial Election of Trustees

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 3

The triennial election of three trustees for the Yanko, Colombo and Billabong Creeks Water Trust was held at Deniliquin on…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 1

Opinion is gaining ground in Federal political circles that Saturday, Sept. 22nd will probably be the polling day in the coming general elections. Many…

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Federal Election Mr. Stevens Will Not Ask When It Is to Be Held' Sydney

The Independent · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Sanders, M.L.A., asked the Premier to make representations to the Prime Minister for an immediate an…

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Federal Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Miller. divisional returning officer for the Riverina thinks that it will be almost impossible should a federal election take place…

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Federal Elections Country Party in Action

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 June 1934 · page 3

"The Australian Country Party organisation has gone into action all over Australia, along with the political machines of other Parties, to…

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Creeks’ Election

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 June 1934 · page 4

Messrs O. R. Falkiner, J. H. Patterson and H. S Schollick have been re-elected trustees of the Yanko Colombo and Billabong Creeks…

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