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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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State Parliament Opened To-Day. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened at noon to-day with the usual formalities. The Governor's Speech stated that…

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Hospital Directors Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 5

By advertisement to-day, nominations are called for five irectors of the Board of the Corowa Hospital. By July 13. If more than the required…

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Coogee By-election To-day Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 June 1938 · page 2

The Coogee by-election Will be held to-morrow, and the result should be known by Monday. With so many candidates ill the field, it is expected…

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Mr Lang Will Not Lead Labor Party at the Next Election “Rebels” in Conference Told 600 Delegates at Sydney Parley

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 4

Delegates to the conference of the Industrial Labor Party, held in Sydney at the week-end, were told by Messrs, Horsington, Davidson and Lazzarini, M.’sL.A., that Mr. Lang would not lead the Labor Party at the next election…

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The State Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 2

The second session of the thirty second Parliament was opened by the Governor on Wednesday, the 22nd instant. The first session, on April 12, dealt only with formal business which was despatched in one short sitting. Practically therefore, Parliament…

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The Coogee Election. Mr. Mutch May Win

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 3

The by-election which took place on Saturday, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. M. Dunningham, was between six U.A.P…

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N.s.w.- By-election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 2

Although Mr. R.B. Keating (Labour) is leading after the count of first preference votes in the Coogee by election. which was held on…

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Senate Vacancy Opposition to Labor L.C.P. to Propose Candidate MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 6

When a joint sitting of the two Houses of the Victorian Parliament is held shortly to elect a member for the Senate vacancy, caused by…

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T. D. Mutch. Ex-labor Man. Now U.A.P. M.L.A. Coogee by - Election Result Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 1

The distribution of preferences was completed in the Coogee by-election to-night, giving the former Labor member of the Legislative Assembly,…

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The Eire Elections

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 2

Mainly at the expense of the Labor and Independent Parties, Mr. de Valera has achieved a notable victory in the Eire (Southern Ireland) elections,…

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Mr. Lang Moves Motion of Censure General Attack on Govt. Croydon Election Backwash No Substance in Charges—Mr. Stevens’ Reply SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 8

Allegations made during the general election campaign that Mr. Garry Gordon, the Independent candidate for Croydon, had been prevailed upon to withdraw from, the contest on the understanding that, his expenses would be paid were repeated in the Legislative Assembly to-night…

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Federal Parliament Appropriation Bills Passed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

A bill providing for an appropriation of £535,619 for expenditure on new works and buildings was introduced into the House of…

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Parliament Privilege. The Sandy Incident. LONDON, Later

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

The privileges committee of the House of Commons reported to the House that a breach of privilege had been committee by the…

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Motor Speed Limit Parliament to Decide SYDNEY

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

The Minister for Transport, Mr. Bruxner, said to-day that he would leave to Parliament to say whether the 30 miles per hour speed limit for motor…

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No Opposition at Soviet, Elections Moscow, June 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 33

At elections held throughout Russia 90,000,000 citizens polled for 726 deputies, all of whom were unopposed. There were no disputed issues and a…

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Country Edition The following appeared in our Country Edition of Wednesday. Coogee Election. Mr. Mutch Successful. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

Mr. T. D. Mutch (U.A.P.) won the by-election for the Coogee seat by a majority of 3338 votes. After the final distribution of preferences the…

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Candidate’s Withdrawal Deposit Refunded to Labor Secretary SYDNEY Friday

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

Further reference to the withdrawal of the Independent candidate Mr Garry Gordon from the Croydon contest at last state election was made by the…

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An Ex-police Inspector “Over-Indulgence in Liquor” Allegation Made in Report Tabled in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 7

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gollan) to-day tabled in Parliament the file of papers relating to an ex-inspector of police, T. H. J…

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Mr. Stevens Explains State Election Echo Withdrawal of His Opponent SYDNEY. Friday

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 3

Further reference to the withdrawal of the Independent candidate (Mr. Garry Gordon) from the Croydon contest at the last,…

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Service Payments Election Commission Offer to Employes. Way Out of Strike. Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 4

With the offer by the Electricity Commission to the Trades Hall Council as a compromise on the higher margin demands by the…

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