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Politics & elections, 1935

570 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 29

Federal Parliament to Meet September 23 MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 August 1935 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) stated to day that arrangements had been made for the Federal Parliament to meet on Monday, September…

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YACKANDANDAH Shire Elections; An Erroneous Report Yackandandah Riding

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 August 1935 · page 2

Originating as the result of an erroneous report in a Melbourne daily paper a false impression has been created in Yackandandah…

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Fawkner By-election Holt 7381 in Lead Labor Increases Vote MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 2

All ordinary votes have been counted in the by-election for the Fawkner seat in the House of Representatives rendered vacant by the death of Mr…

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City Electricity Scheme Election of Council to Control Reform Aldermen Defeated Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 2

As a result of an election yesterday of five members to sit on the County Council, set up for taking over from the City Council control of the city…

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House of Representatives The Fawkner By-Election

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 August 1935 · page 3

The by-election for the Fawkner seat in the House of Representatives to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. G. A. Maxwell (U.A.P.)…

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Tribute to Mr. Forbes Courage in Leaving New Zealand with Election Imminent London, August 19

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 August 1935 · page 3

Paying a tribute to Mr. Forbes and Mr. Coates for leaving New Zealand for so long with an election imminent the “Times” expresses pleasure…

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Fawkner By-election Holt Further in Lead Labor Pleases Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 August 1935 · page 2

When counting ceased this evening connection with 'the Gawkier by-election, H. B. Holt (U.A.P.) had further increased his lead. The figures…

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Federal Parliament Meeting Earlier Labor Plan Frustrated

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 19

A carefully laid plan by the Labor Party in the Federal Parliament to delay the ratification of the last tariff schedule and so to make a…

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Country Edition The following appeared in our Country Edition of Wednesday. the Fawkner By-election

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 1

Excepting for some postal votes, counting in the above election has been completed. The later figures, increased Mr. Holt's lead. He has…

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RUTHERGLEN Municipal Election

Border Morning Mail · Monday 26 August 1935 · page 5

The result of the poll to fill the vacancy in the Norong riding of Rutherglen Shire, caused by the retirement of Cr. V. McDonald, was as…

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State Parliament to Meet Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 August 1935 · page 1

A special Government Gazette was issued to-day calling the State Parliament together on September 11…

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New Labor Leader Mr. Forde a Candidate Regret at Mr. Scullin’s Resignation SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1935 · page 4

Mr. F. M. Forde, who is generally expected to succeed Mr. Scullin as leader of the Federal Labor Party. said to-day that he would certainly…

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Laying on of Hands 54 Candidates Confirmed Impressive Ceremony at St. Matthew’s Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1935 · page 4

An exceptionally large congregation witnessed the confirmation of 54 adherents of the Church of England, in St. Matthew’s last…

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American Presidency jockeying for Position Huey Long May be a Candidate New York, August 29

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 31 August 1935 · page 3

With the adjournment of Congress, the political forces discontented with the Roosevelt Administration are becoming active,…

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A Political Argument Deputy-Leaders Engaged Labor and an Early Election Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 2 September 1935 · page 1

“Mr. Kent Hughes. Deputy-Leader of the U. A. P., is the half night and half wrong when ho says that Labor wants an election before…

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Canberra Unemployed Will Protest to Parliament Minister’s Son Prominent in Move CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1935 · page 5

Unemployed here are again restive, and prominent in a move for a march of 2000 men, women and children on Parliament…

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Bush Fires Prevention Election of Committeemen Beechworth Candidate Successful Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 September 1935 · page 4

Bush fire brigade representatives on the Bush Fires Prevention committee are: A. McDonald (Mayston). W. Swindon (Upper Ferntree Gully),…

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Canadian Elections “Premier to Propose National Government” Opposition Leader’s Warning St. Johns (Newfoundland), September 3

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 September 1935 · page 5

Mr. Mackenzie King in the course of an address to-day predicted that the Prime Minister (Mr. Bennett) will propose a National Government…

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Turf Notes Another Big Sprint on Saturday at Canterbury Park Some of the Best Epsom Candidates May Meet in This £500 Weight for Age Test. Frequent Racing Makes for Easy Training

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 1

What will save the Canterbury Stakes weight for age from falling into mediocre standard next Saturday is the fact that there are no penalties. In…

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State Parliament to Meet Tomorrow Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) will address members of the U.A.P. and U.C.P. at the presessional meeting of the Government parties to be held at…

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