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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

579 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 29

A Federal Member Hurt. While Electioneering. DUBBO

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

Mr. John Norman Lawson, M.H.R. for Macquarie, was badly injured in a motor accident to-day, and is in the Dubbo Hospital in a serious…

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The Election. Final Labour Rally

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

Last night Ald. J. C. Lloyd, the endorsed Labour candidate, made his final appeal to the electors of Hay, supported by Mr. H. P. Lazzarini…

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The State Elections Points for Voters. Taxation and Wages

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

Income tax is higher under the Queensland Labor Government than in any other State. Take the tax for a single person on an income of £500…

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State Elections To-morrow Advice to Voters

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

The State elections will take place throughout New South Wales to-morrow (Saturday), the polling booth opening at 8 am. and closing at 8 p.m…

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State Elections Campaign Messrs. Mair and Kilpatrick in Henty Outline of Government Policy

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

Messrs. Alex. Mair, M.L.A., for Albury, and Mat Kilpatrick, M.L.A. for Wagga, addressed conjointly a well-attended meeting of electors in the Henty School of Arts on Monday evening. The chair was taken by Mr. T. L…

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State Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

Sir, The methods which are being used by some of the Country Party Supporters in an endeavour to [?] votes for their candidate, are a dainning…

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Peculiar Anomaly in Liquor Act As Applied to Election Day. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

The president of the U.L.V.A. (Mr. N. H. Connolly) revealed an interesting anomaly in the Liquor Act to-day He said that while all hotels must…

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Last Day of Election Campaign Mr. Lang Attacks the Wealthy Classes “Their Blatant and Vulgar Manner” Will Die Fighting for the Ideals of Labor, He Says Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

The leader of the Labor Party, Mr Lane, speaking at Gundagai, said the affluent few were a menace and a curse to their country, and could…

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Labor Candidate Address at Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

Mr J. C. Lloyd. endorsed Labor candidate for Murray, addressed an open-air meeting at Deniliquin. There was a good attendance and the speaker…

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Final Election Rallies

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. W. Frith M.L.A., who has been re-elected, unopposed for Lismore, addressed a large gathering of electors at the corner of Cressy and Napier…

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Big Crowds Hear Election Speakers Street Meetings in Albury. Each Candidate Vigorous. Mr. T. Collins. M.H.R., and Victorian Labor Leader Here

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 6

The candidates for the Albury seat—Messrs. A. Mair (U.A.P.) and E. E. Jones (Labor)—made their final appeals to the people last evening. It was the eve of the 1938 State elections…

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Our London Letter General Election This Year ? : “K.c.” Means Losing Money : London Wants a New Marshal : Gretna Green Romances

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 11

Prophecies of a general election this year have become more insistent since the “Eden crisis.” This time the election talk is coming not from the…

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Another Election in S.A. Likely Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 11

It is probable there will be an early session of Parliament to overcome the difficulties which have arisen out of the election. It is improbable that…

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Election Personalities

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 1

Established a record: The Premier (MR. STEVENS), who will lead his Government for the third time. Led Party is defeat again. Mr. J. T…

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State Election. Results of Saturday's Polling Confidence in Stevens Government

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

The result of the State elections on Saturday last is a complete expression or confidence in the Stevens Government. This was only to be…

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Polling at Hay. Swing to Government

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

The polling at Hay passed off very quietly, and orderly. The booth was at the Parish Hall which proved to be a very convenient place for…

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When Parliament Meets

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

One of the first Bills to be dealt with, when Parliament meets after Easter, will be those relating to compulsory Third Party Motor Insurance…

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Latest Election Figures Position Unaltered Sydney

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Figures received to-day do not alter the position m any constituency, though at Gordon the sitting member, Mr. Turner, is now only a few votes behind…

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New Parliament. to Assemble in April

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 3

Parliament would be opened by commission on April 12, when members would be swort in and the [?] Speaker and chairman of committee…

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First Nazi in Hungary Parliament Budapest, March 28

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 4

By winning a by-election, Dr. Koloman Hubay becomes the first Nazi to enter the Hungarian Parliament…

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