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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1935

570 stories in Murray's papers · page 26 of 29

Knight As Candidate Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 November 1935 · page 2

A meeting of the Gordon U. A. P. Electoral Council to-night selected Sir Phillip Goldfinch to contest the by election rendered necessary by the…

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Nomination Day. British Elections 1315 CANDIDATES Prime Minister Not Opposed LONDON, November 4

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 November 1935 · page 3

To-day was nomination day for the general election, which takes place on November 14. About 1315 candidates nominated for the 615 seats of which…

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The British Elections

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 2

The suddenness of the election campaign has found Labor and Liberal in great Britain woefully unprepared. Labor has become hopelessly divided…

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Lively Elections. Several Persons Killed Gangsters Arrested Too New York, November 6

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 3

Several States voted to-day for State and local officials in the so called “off year” elections, which are of little significance…

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Election Apathy But Words Flow Freely Bookmakers Bet on result LONDON, November 5

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 3

Organisers for the Government party continue 10 complain of apathy, but election meetings throughout the country…

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Australia's Warships. Question in Parliament. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1935 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, to-day, Mr. Beasley asked the Prime Minister why H.M.A.S. Sydney had been made available for service in the…

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Gordon By-election Sir P. Goldfinch, U.a.p. Candidate

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 November 1935 · page 16

The Gordon (Sydney) electoral conference by a substantial majority selected Sir Philip Goldfinch as tho candidate to represent the United…

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Marriages and Ministry Why Candidate Was Dismissed Allowance “Too Small” Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 8 November 1935 · page 3

The reason for the dismissal of a candidate for the Presbyterian ministry, who married in September, in defiance of the rules, was discussed…

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By-election Surprise Nomination Rejected U.A.P. Nominee Has Over Walk Over Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 November 1935 · page 1

An extraordinary position arose this afternoon several hours after nominations had closed for the Gordon by-election, which…

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Speakers Howled Down Disorderly Election, Scenes a Minister’s “Bad Bargain” “Air Speed King” Speaks for Labor, LONDON, November

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 9 November 1935 · page 4

Numerous meetings at different centres to-day seem to discount the complaint that there is apathy toward the general election. Mr J. H. Thomas, Secretary of State for; Dominion Affairs, and a National Labor candidate, especially arouses the me of supporters of the…

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Labor Gains Expected “150 Seats May Be Won” British Election Campaign Candidates Howled Down by Unruly Mobs LONDON, November 9

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 4

To ensure fair play for Conservative candidates during the last week of the campaign, battalions of Conservative club members have been organised to give intimidating hooligan interrupters a taste of their own medicine. Many of the club men are well-known athletes…

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Gordon By-election Action at Law Likely. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 1

Mr. S. A. Storey, whose nomination for the Gordon by-election was declared. to be irregular, owing, to his failing to include his occupation and…

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Gordon By-election Upset Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 November 1935 · page 1

Pending advice from his solicitors, Mr. S. A. Storey, whose nomination for the Gordon seat in the Legislative Assembly was rejected by the returning…

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Gala Election Night London Makes Ready Gay Scenes Predicted Government Majority of 153 expected LONDON, November 10

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 November 1935 · page 1

There will be a [?] in the British election campaign to-morrow, owing to the celebration of Armistice Day. The speeches will reach their climax on Tuesday. The West End hotels, restaurants and clubs propose to make the most of election night, some having obtained an extension of their…

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Gordon By-election Candidate Considers Law Action No Definite Decision Yet Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 November 1935 · page 6

Mr. S. A. Storey, whose nomination as an Independent U.A.P. candidate for Gordon was rejected by the returning officer last week, stated…

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British Election Last Days of Campaign What Labor Will Do LONDON, November 11

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 November 1935 · page 4

Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, will leave the King’s Cross station in the morning to make his last election speech at…

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Election Fever in Britain Campaign Nears End Gay Polling Forecast MacDonald Howled- Down Again LONDON, November 13

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 14 November 1935 · page 4

In preparation for the most lively election night since the war, special licences and extensions to midnight have been…

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British Elections Yesterday's Polling. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 2

The election polls closed at 9 o'clock to-night, and a brisk betting market favours the return of the Government party with a majority of 180…

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Parliament to Adjourn December 12. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier announced that before Parliament adjourned on December 1[?]. it was desired to complete the…

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British Elections No Big Change Expected London

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 5

All parties in the general elections held their final Eve of the poll meetings last night. the only safe prediction regarding the out-come of…

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