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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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No Hospital Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 5

Nominations for five Hospital Directors closed on Tuesday last, when it was disclosed that one of the retiring Directors, Mr. C. L. Lewis,…

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Canberra May Hold Politicians for 10 WEEKS Parliament to Re-assemble Sitting to Begin in September CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 6

Tentative plans are being made by the Commonwealth Government to assemble Parliament for the Budget session on September 21…

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“Loan” Advance to Political Candidate Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 10

The Lang executive of the A.L.P. tonight carried a resolution endorsing the action of the general secretary (Mr. J. J. Graves, M.L.C.) in “advancing a…

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Independents in Parliament (To the Editor "Albury Banner")

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 31

SIR,—During lust year much was said and some interest was aroused, in the press and elsewhere on the above subject. Following the…

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The Croydon Election Assembly Refuses Commission. SYDNEY. Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 3

Stating that, the allegations he made were serious ones, the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) moved in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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Mr. Lyons in Brisbane. Election Hint Not Taken Seriously. SYDNEY, Friday, noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 2

Federal members in Sydney do not take seriously the statement made by Mr. Lyons in Brisbane yesterday that a Federal election "might come…

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No Royal Commission on Croydon Mr. Lang’s Demand Rejected Party Vote Taken in House Withdrawal of Mr. Stevens’ Opponent at Last Election SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 6

After hearing the charges made by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) and a reply by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) regarding the withdrawal of Mr. Garry Gordon from the Croydon contest at the last State election, the Legislative Assemble to-day, by 50 votes to 29…

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No Early Election, Says Mr. Lyons BRISBANE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 10

After the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) had spoken here la-day, rumors gained currency that an early Federal election was likely…

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Election War[?] Not Taken Ser[?] SYDNEY [?]

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 4

Federal members in [?] take seriously the stateme[?] Lyons in Brisbane yester[?] Federal election “might [?]…

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Party Officials Do Not Anticipate an Early Election Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 1

Commenting on a statement of the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) that a Federal election might come at any time, the general secretary of the…

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Labor Ready for an Election. Says Mr. Curtin Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 5

Addressing the Queensland branch of the Butted Australia Party in Brisbane last Thursday, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons),…

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Right of M.L.C. to Sit in Parliament Challenged by C.P. Member Premier to Investigate Charge MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 July 1938 · page 1

The flight of Sir George Wales, a former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, to membership of the Legislative Council, was…

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"Expect an Election Any Time" Conflict of Laws Validity of Award Mr. Mair's Comment

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 26

"There is nothing in the magistrate's determination that can be construed as authority for any contention that the State Act was…

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Election Charges Mr. Lang Refused Commission

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 July 1938 · page 28

After hearing charges made by the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) and the reply by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) regarding the withdrawal of…

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SIR G. Wales Resigns Sequel to Challenge By-election Shortly Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 August 1938 · page 5

Sir George Wales tendered to-day to the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir Frederick Mann) his resignation as a member of the Victorian…

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Petersham Election. Sydney, Tuesday, noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 3

The Court of Disputed Returns met to-day to hear the protest by Mr. W. Sheahan (Labour) against the return of Mr. Solomon (U.A.P.) for…

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Election Protest Court Hearing To-day SYDNEY

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 2 August 1938 · page 1

The Court of Disputed Returns met to-day to hear the protest of Mr. Sheaha[?] (Labor) against the return of Mr. Solomon (U.A.P.) for Petersham seat at…

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Election of U.A.P. Member Challenged Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 August 1938 · page 1

The Court of Disputed Returns today adjourned until to-morrow an application of Mr. W. Sheahan, the defeated Labor candidate for…

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Conserving the Soil Various Methods Suggested DEBATE In Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 8

Co-operation and education were the basic upon which the successful launching of soil conservation services programme depended, said…

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Early Federal Election? Possibilities Revived Mr. Curtin to Visit N.S.W. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 August 1938 · page 8

Prospects or an important political move are possible following the announcement late to-night by the secretary of the Lang…

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