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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Complaints Against Councils Raised in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 26

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly Mr. Lang, leader of the Opposition, said there appeared to be a tendency by the Local Government Department…

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Parliament to Meet Earlier Each Day Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 10

In order to cope with the large volume of business before the Christmas recess, the State Parliament will meet at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday,…

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Federal Powers Referendum Mentioned in Parliament Mr. Menzies' Review

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

A constitutional referendum to seek an extension of the powers of the Commonwealth Parliament is almost certain to be held next year. The…

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Federal Government Mr. Curtin Predicts Shock After Wakefield By-election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 2

Mr. Curtin, the Federal Parliamentary Labor leader, before his departure from Adelaide for Canberra on Tuesday said a dissolution of the…

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MOSSGIEL P.W.P. Reference in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 2

Appended is the Hansard report of a reference in the Assembly, on Tuesday, 22nd inst., to the Mossgiel P.W.P.:…

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Voting Machines Suggested at Elections Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 November 1938 · page 6

Speaking on the adjournment of the Legislative Council [?]-day, Mr. Somerland referred to the use of voting machines at the Congressional elections in…

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Buzalong Fit Preparing For Epsom Cup Ballarat Candidates Please Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 November 1938 · page 5

The Caulfield Cup winner, Buzalong in his first time-making effort since his cup win showed at Caulfield to-day that he is in fine fettle for his Epsorn…

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Lyons MinistryDrifting on to Rocks Labor Leader’s View Lacks Driving Force “C.p. Domination,” Wake- Field By-election Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 December 1938 · page 2

“The stocks of the Labor Party never stood higher than they do to-day, and I am confident that next Saturday, Wakefield electors…

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Sudeten Elections No Incidents Berlin, December 5

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 3

There was heavy polling in the Sudetenland elections over the weekend, but no serious incidents were reported…

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HITLER’S 6000 OPPONENTS Sudeten Election Revelation Amazing Discrimination Berlin, December 4

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 8

The Reichstag election poll in [?] on the Fuehrer’s programme resulted:— YES .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,029,793…

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Natives Flogged to Death On New Guinea Plantations Serious Allegations in Parliament Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 December 1938 · page 3

An allegation that Now Guinea natives were being flogged to death by plantation owners was made by Mr. James (Lab., N.S.W.), in the House of…

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O. Gilpin and Co. and Alleged Award Breaches Matter Raised in Parliament Minister and Defendant’s Activities Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 December 1938 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr. A. E. Reid (U.A.P.) asked the Minister for Social Services (Mr. Richardson) if his attention had been…

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Jamieson May Win A.J.C. Summer Double Early Bird and Improvement Filly a Really Good One Prospects of Candidates Discussed SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 December 1938 · page 7

A.J.C. handicapper, Mr. Fred Wilson, has given connections of the Epsom Handicap winner. King's Head, an invitation to start the Bullhead horse in the Villiers Stakes, to be determined over the mile course at Randwick, on Christmas Eve. King’s Head won the Epsom Handicap with…

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Sale of Land for G.M.H. Factory Approved by Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 2

Parliamentary approval of the Government’s desire to sell 33 acres of land at Pagewood to General Motors-(Holdens) Ltd. for the construction of…

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Federal Parliament. Adjourns for Holidays. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 2

The Federal Parliament adjourned last night to a date to be fixed…

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Election of President Cr. J. H. Balfour Re-elected —17th TERM

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

Councillor J. H. Balfour was elected unopposed for Ms 17th terra as president. Councillors A. Ross and L. C. Lindner were nominated as deputy…

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Sudetens Vote Reichstag Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 12

The Sudetenland will obtain 41 seats in the Reichstag as the result of the election held last Sunday. The latest figures show that of…

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Echuca Council Election

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 2

Three candidates are standing for the vacancy in Echuca Borough Council caused by the resignation of Councillor R.J. Evans, who was Mayer. They are…

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Tried to Silence Member Attempt by Government Amazing Scenes in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 December 1938 · page 2

Scenes almost unparalleled in the annals of the N.S.W. Parliament occurred in the Legislative Assembly this morning, when an attempt was…

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Machine-gun in Election Fight; Several Killed Belgrade, December [?]

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 December 1938 · page 12

Members of the Opposition machine gunned Government supporters in the course el the third election fight at Dolyeva[?], and killed…

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