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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

579 stories in Murray's papers · page 11 of 29

The State Election. Why Mr. Lawson Should Be Supported

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 2

It cannot be denied that the unrest which is prevailing in Europe, and which at any time may lead to very serious consequences, has had the…

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S.a. Elections Independents Win Eight Seats

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 5

At the South Australian elections last Saturday, there was a big swing away from the Liberal and Country Lengue, and this party, which held…

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Corowa Electorate Independent Candidate Speaks Mr. Lethbridge Answers Criticsm Party Politics Condemned

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

Athough he had extenilvely covered all portions of the Corowa electorate, the Independent candidate, for the Corowa electorate, at the coming election on Saturday next, the sitting member, Mr. C. B. Lethbridge…

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Senate Vacancy Successor to Mr. J. Barnes No Election to Be Held Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

After a consultation with the Premier (Mr. Dunstan). Mr. Menzies, the Federal Attorney-General, announced to-night that…

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Behind the Scenes at Parliament House

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 4

“In the whole of my experience in the House, I have never known an independent to achieve anything,” said the Deputy…

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State Elections Modern Hospitals What Government Has Done Minister’s Figures Lively Ending to Meeting at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 3

Claiming that the Stevens Government was the first to resolve to bring the public hospitals of the State up to the most modern standards, the…

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The Elections

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 3

The State elections take place on Saturday, the polling booths being open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The booth at Berrigan…

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State Elections Saturday Next, 26th MARCH

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 4

It is perhaps unnecessary to remind electors that the triennial State elections will be held on Saturday next, 26th March. The polling…

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Labor Will Build Separate Maternity Hospital for Albury Mr. Jones' Pledge Says Mr. Mair Strangely Silent on This Issue Tragic Unemployment Position Here, Candidate Declares

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 3

In a broadcast address last night, Mr. E. E. Jones, the Labor candidate date for Albury, stressed that Labor would build a maternity…

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State Elections. Polling Day--to-morrown, March 26

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 5

A heavy poll is expected in the Corowa Electorate to-morrow (Saturday) because of the great interest when is being taken in the contest by electors generally. To exercise the franchise which they possess in one of the first demands of citizenship. To…

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Mr. H. Glowrey For Parliament ?

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

A message from Ouyen (Vic.) states that after an extensive tour of the constituency, Mr. Harold Glowrey (of Moroco East Station Deniliquin) has…

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Vote Early To-morrow Electoral Officials’ Request Three Polling Booths at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

Electors throughout N.S.W are earnestly requested by electoral of [?] to vote early to-morrow. The [?] will take place throughout the…

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"Independents" Have No Power in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 16

"In the whole of my experience in the House I have never known an In-dependent achieve anything," said the Deputy-Premier (Colonel Bruxner), in…

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Preparation for Parliament Commonwealth's Heavy Programme

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

AN exceptionally heavy programme of work in preparation for the next session of the Commonwealth Parliament was outlined in a statement…

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State Election Details

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 16

Polling in connection with the State elections takes place to-mor-row (Saturday). Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voting…

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S.a. Elections Independents Hold Balance

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 16

As a result of Saturday's elections, in which the character of the voting was, perhaps, the most remarkable in the history of the State, South…

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State Elections Closer Settlement Mr. Lang Answered

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 16

In a broadcast address the Deputy Premier (Mr. Bruxner) gave details of the Government's closer settlement policy, declaring that more…

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Corowa Electorate Candidate's Statement Challenged

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 5

Mr. Ralph Ellis, "Larundel," Walla Walla, writes:— "At a political meeting held at Walbundrie on the 19th inst., Mr. c…

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State Election Minister for Health Speaks for Mr. A. Mair

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 5

Addressing a large meeting at Albury on Tuesday evening in support of Mr. A. Mair, U.A.P. candidate, the Minister for Health (Mr. FitzSimons)…

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Elections in S.a. Party Representation

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 8

Mr. Stott, M.P., speaking at Ade-laide on behalf of the independent campaign committee, said the latest South Australian figures revealed that…

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