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Politics & elections, 1934

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Irish Local Election [?]By Valera. London, June 20

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 5

Mr. de Valera declares that the plan of the opposition to capture local bodies for purpose of obstruction, and also to attempt to militarise Irish…

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Federal Elections. Date of Polling. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 2

Mr. Lyons declined to give any indication of the election date, to-day, but it is believed he discussed the matter with members of the U.A.P…

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Senate Candidates. Selection Poll Held Up. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 2

Although the poll for the selection of the United Australia Party N.S.W. candidates for the Senate closed last night, the counting of votes has been…

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Definite Decision Soon. The Election Date. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 2

Mr. Lyons says he hopes to announce, this week, definitely, whether there will be an early election, or whether Parliament will run its…

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Election Date Mr. Lyons Still Silent But an Announcement Soon SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) declined to give any indication today of the Federal election date, but it is believed he discussed the matter with…

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Turf Jottings Jumping Double How Candidates are Fancied

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 6

Mr. P. Grant Hay stated yesterday afternoon that Oldhome would definitely be a runner in the G. N. Hurdle next Saturday, but would be ridden…

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Irish Elections Labor Holds Balance of Power Latest Figures Dublin, July 1

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 5

Except for the figures for Cork, which will be available on July 2, the counting in the County Council elections has been completed. Labor can…

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Hospital Elections Board to Carry on Triennial Elections Later

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 4

THE Hospitals Commission has issued a circular notifying that an amendment of the Hospitals Act is contemplated, by which, provision will be made…

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C.P. “Please Explain” Reference by Chief President By-election Sequel Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 2

Referring to the request that has been sent by Central Council to several members of the rank and file of the Country Party requiring theme…

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Federal Election In September Likely Discussions at Canberra Mr. Lyos May Announce Date To-Day CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 2

Although it is confidently expected that the Federal elections will be held in September probably September 15 the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons)…

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Federal Parliament Members’ Questions Wide Range of Subjects, CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

Receipt -of the Governor-General assent to the Supply Bill was -notified by the Speaker (Mr. Mackay) [?] the House of Representatives resume…

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Victorian Parliament Beef Measles Outbreak Cattle From Farm Barred Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

When the Legislative Assembly met to-day, the Attorney General (Mr. Menzies) was greeted with cheers when he said he would inform the…

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Election of Hospital Board Postponed Directors Will Now Sit for Three Years. Amending Legislation to Be Introduced

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 3

The Jerilderie Hospital Secretary (Mr A. E. McVitty) received last week from the Hospitals Commission, a circular which stated that no…

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Swing to Labor Federal A.L.P. Official’s Belief Ready for Election Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

The secretary of the N.S.W. branch of the Federal A.L.P. (Mr. W. R. Colbourne), said to-day, referring to the forthcoming elections, that…

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Federal Elections Will Be Held on Saturday, September 15 Election Date No Longer a Mystery Prime Minister Lifts Veil at Canberra Yesterday Will Ask for a Dissolution All Parties Prepared for a Whirlwind Campaign Momentous Questions to Be Submitted to the Electors

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

The Lyons Government yesterday decided to go to the country and seek a fresh mandate, and has fixed Saturday, September 15, as polling day. The decision to make an appeal to the country—although the present Federal Parliament still has several months to go to run its proper course—was not unexpected…

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Federal Elections. to Be Held in September. Canberra

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

A rush election was decided upon by the Federal Cabinet yesterday, and it is likely to be held on September 15th. If possible, the appeal to the…

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Federal Elections Definite Date Fixed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

The Prime Minister announced in the House, on Wednesday, that the elections would definitely take place on l5th September, which also…

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Elections, September 15

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

The date for the Federal Elections has been fixed for Saturday, September 15. The Martin by-election has…

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Basis of Election Pact. BETWEEN U.A.P. AND U.C.P.

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

A vast scheme for the rehabilitation of rural industries, involving the expenditure of millions of pounds, is reported to have been discussed at…

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Opposition to Election Arrangement Melbourne

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 5

The Treasurer of the Victorian Country Party, Mr. L. Staple to-day expressed strong opposition to the election, arrangement with the U.A.P…

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