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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

579 stories in Murray's papers · page 15 of 29

Gordon Election Sitting Member Wins by Nine Votes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 2

The result of the Gordon election was publicly announced .on Monday by the returning officer (Mr. Roberts). The sitting member (Mr. H. B. Turner)…

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Mr. Lang Attacks Industrialists Calls Them Traitors Part in Recent Elections His Views on the Leadership of the Party SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 1

In his speech to the Easier conference of the Labor Party yesterday, Mr. Lang declared that changing the leader would have no effect on…

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Irish Presidency; Election Next Month Dublin, April 15

Border Morning Mail · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 6

The election of the first President of Eire (Irish Free State) has been fixed for May 31, The President will take office at the end of June. The…

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The Murray Election. Mr. Lawson's Appreciation. To the Editor, "Riverine Grazier."

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 2

Sydney, 12th April, 1918. Dear Sir,—May I crave sufficient of your valuable space to express my thanks…

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The Recent Election Mr. Kendell's Address at Lockhart

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

Mr. E. T. Kendell, the defeated candidate in the Corowa electorate, created a precedent on Saturday night when he gave a public address…

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Eire Presidency Dr. Hyde Accepts Another Candidate Now Agreement With Britain to be Signed To-day DUBLIN, April 23

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 1

Dr. Douglas Hyde, the noted Protestant Gaelic scholar and poet, replying in a joint letter from Mr. de Valera and Mr. Cosgrave…

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Italian Cruiser Assault Questions lN Parliament Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

Questions will be asked in the House of Representatives when the Federal session opens to-morrow concerning an assault on a naturalised…

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C.P. Candidate for Ouyen Chosen Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 4

K. Dndgshun, of Hopetoun, defeated seven other candidates in the pre selection ballot conducted by the [?].C.P. to choose a candidate to…

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Fixation of Basic Wage by Parliament Public Service Proposal Suggestion, Strongly Attacked Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

At the Public Service Association conference to-day the report of the Association’s Economic Committee was presented. It…

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Correspondence the Recent Election (To The Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

Sir,-- My attention has been drawn to a report of a speech reported by you to have been made by Mr. E. T. Kendell, on Saturday, April 9, at…

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Ministers in By-elections Ban Is Withdrawn London. April 27

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

Cabinet has abolished the rule imposed in 1932 under which Ministers were not allowed to intervene in by-elections An immediate sequel is…

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Not a Candidate

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 1

Mr. H. Glowrey, of Moroco East, informed us to-day that he would not be a candidate for Ouyen (Vic.) State state, rendered vacant by the resignation…

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Parliament to Meet June 15. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 1

It was announced by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) to-night that Parliament would reopen on June 15 next…

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Rummage May Have Change of Luck Has Chance at Hawkesbury Ho[?]bein Should Shine Prospects of Candidates at To-day’s Fixture

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 7

Stout-hear[?]edness will be essential to those who are prepared to back Rummage in the Windsor Highweight Handicap at Hawkesbury to-day. This mare has let her supporters down on several occasions, and has proved most expensive. But bad luck has attended all her recent efforts…

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Fixation of Basic Wage by Parliament Public Service Proposal

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 30

At the Public Service Association conference in Sydney the report of the Association's Economic Committee was presented. It urged that Parliament…

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State Parliament to Meet in June Further Investigation of Gaming Laws

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 31

It was indicated, after a meeting of the State Cabinet in Sydney, that Parliament would reassemble for the main legislative session of the year early in…

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Labor Loses Ground N.Z. Municipal Elections Women Candidates Win Auckland

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

Non-Labor Mayors of Auckland and Wellington were re-elected with increased majorities in the municipal elections held throughout New…

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Physical Fitness School Children Being Examined Four Candidates for Directorship Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 May 1938 · page 8

As a first step in in carrying out the Education Department’s scheme of physical improvement among, school-children examinations are now being…

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Called “Spineless” Canada’s Defence Policy Attacked in Parliament OTTAWA. May 14

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 4

Designating the Canadian defence policy as spineless, Mr. Howard Green (Con., Vancouver) in the House of Commons to-day urged that Canada…

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Election Bitterness South African Campaign Vote on May 18 JOHANNESBURG, May 14

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 May 1938 · page 5

Nearly 1,000,000 people are expected to vote on polling day on May 18, when the South African elections will be held…

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