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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

383 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 20

Labor Candidate

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 1

It is understood that Deniliquin branch of the A.L.P. has unanimously decided to support the candidature of Ald. J. G. Bloyd, Mayor of Balranald,…

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Why Labour Won't Win the Federal Elections

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 August 1937 · page 3

"Labour leaders throughout Australia are hoping that the people will forget the reasons why Labour was turned, out of Office in the Federal…

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South Corowa a Polling Place

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 August 1937 · page 3

The Hon, R. T. Ball, M.L.A., advises that as a result of representations made by Mrs. M. A. Lynch, on behalf of the South Corowa parents and…

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Federal Election. Senate Candidate at Hay. Mr. W. P. Ashley Speaks

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 August 1937 · page 4

On Friday evening, Aid. W. P. Ashley, ex-Mayor of Lithgow, and a selected Labour candidate for the Senate in the forthcoming elections,…

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Derby Candidate for £1. Mr. Cooper Sells St. Constant. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 August 1937 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Cooper, the well-known sportsman, who gave £26,000 for Talking and Mala, has sold the Derby candidate, St. Constant, to J. W…

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Victorian Assembly Dissolved Election on October 2 Likely Decision Surprises

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 4

Following tie failure of the Victorian Legislative Council on Tuesday night to pass the Constitution (Reform) Bill, the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir…

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Federal Elections Probable Date October 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 30

It is almost certain that the Federal elections will be held on October 23. No official announcement has yet been made, but well-informed tulle in the…

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Sheep and Wool Training Examination Results Riverina Candidates

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 9

Results of the 1937 non-diploma examinations in sheep and wool training were announced by the technical education branch of the Department…

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Dissolution Granted to Victorian Government Election Within a Month

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 3

The Victorian Government decided on Wednesday to go to the country in an endeavour to get the endorsement by the electors…

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Federal Parliament. May Adjourn on Friday. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 2

Prime Minister Lyons announced to-day that he hoped to complete the work of Parliament by Friday, before adjourning for the elections. He…

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Federal Parliament May Adjourn on

The Independent · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 3

Prime Minister Lyons announced on Tuesday that he hoped to complete the work of Parliament to-mor-row, before adjourning for the…

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Federal Elections. Date to be Announced Next Week. CANBERRA, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Lyons said he would, announce the date of the federal elections early next week. A number of…

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No Election Necessary

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 1

The Department of Works and Local Government intimated to the Municipal Council last night that the Minister had issued an order that an…

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Tributes in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 6

Mr. E. T. Ball, member for Corowa in the State Parliament, celebrated his 80th birthday on Tuesday, and was the recipient of congratulations from…

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The International Situation Reference in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

In the House of Representatives the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Menzies) in a review of the international situation, said the plan…

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May Leave Ministry Missioner As Candidate

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 33

If necessary, the Rev. H. L. Hawkins will resign from the ministry to contest the Kew (Melbourne) seat as an Independent against the…

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Victorian Elections Benambra Seat Mr. T. W. Mitchell (U.A.P.) at Corryong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 12

Mr. T. W. Mitchell, U.A.P. candidate for Benambra, opened his campaign at Corryong on Monday night. In the course of his address, which was well…

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Federal Elections. Fixed for 23rd October. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced in the House of Representatives that the Federal elections will be held on October 23rd. The…

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Rolls Close on Sept. 24 Federal Election, October 23

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 2

The Commonwealth Electoral Officer, N.S.W., issued the following statement: "The write for the forthcoming…

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Prominent Derby Candidate. Injured While Bolting. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 3

Striking a rail while jumping a fence after bolting at Kensington, this morning, the Derby candidate, Caesar, injured himself so badly that…

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