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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

431 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 22

State Parliament. Salary Reduction Bill. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 1

The Bill to reduce Parliamentary salaries was read a first time in the Legislative Assembly last night. The Mental Defectives' Bill passed…

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Upper House Reform Referendum Postponed Until General Elections Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 1

The Nationalist. parliamentary Parly has decided to. postpone the Upper House Reform Referendum…

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Hospital Benefit Races Annual Meeting This Week. Candidates and Their Prospects. Discussed by "Trafalgar."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 2

The stage is set for the Armidale and New England Hospital Benefit Race-Club's annual meeting, to be held on Wednesday Thursday. The nominations constitute a record, and embrace both…

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South Australian Elections Adelaide

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 1

Counting of preferences continues. A substantial Labor majority seems assured. The Premier (Mr. Butler) is having a close contest for his seat…

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Parliament Adjourns Easter Holidays SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 1

Before the Assembly adjourned this morning, Mr. Bavin announced that Parliament would probably adjourn to-morrow for at least a…

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S. A. ELECTIONS [?] Butler Returned SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 1

The Premier of E[?] Australia [?] was re- elected by a ma[?] 70 votes. His Government [?] to resign almost…

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Mobbed Defeated Candidate. In W. Australian Elections. Perth

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 1

The latest election figures give the state of the parties as follow:—LABOUR.......... 22…

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N.s.w. Graziers Association. Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 4

Mr. F. B. Fleming and Mr. C. A. Sinclair were elected vice-presidents of the Graziers executive committee, consisting of Messrs. G. M. Byck, F…

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West Australian Elections

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 5

Latest Western Australian election results give the state of the parties as follows:--Labor 22, Nationalists 17, Country Party 9, Independent…

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W.A. ELECTIONS Labor Defeated

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 1

The defeat of the Labor Party came as a great surprise, Mr. A. Thompson, leader of the Country Party, was defeated…

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Secret Session! Of S.A. Parliament. Suggested by Retiring Premier. Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Butler) has suggested that the Premier-elect (Mr. Bill) should call a secret session of Parliament, as "there are certain…

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WALCHA. Municipal Candidates

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 7

The aldermanie election to fill a vacancy on the local Council caused by the resignation of Ald. Hahesy, will be held on Saturday, Three candidates…

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WALCHA. Municipal Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 6

An extraordinary election to [?] the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of Ald. P. F. Hahesy, was held on Saturday, for which…

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Wool Politics in the Country Graziers' Association Ideas Plans for Coining Election

The Uralla Times · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 3

When the Graziers' Association first decided some years ago to take an active part in politics, there were considerable misgivings among…

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Sweeping Victory Garden's Supporters Win City Council Candidates SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. S. Garden and his supporters scored a sweeping victory yesterday, when the executive of the Australian Labor Party held a special…

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'Fairplay's' Challenge Accepted by Ald. Thomas If 'Fairplay' Will Bear Expense of By-election."

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 4

"Would you kindly allow me space to reply to 'Fairplay's' letter in your issue of Wednesday last? After a fair amount of trash, 'Fairplay' finishes up…

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Women in Parliament

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 6

One reason why the French run all over us at conferences (says the London "Daily Express") is because they refuse to take seriously a nation…

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From the Capital. War in Parliament. Pointed Explanations. Canberra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 7

The war between the returned soldiers and unionists was continued in the Hosue of Representatives this morning. It is like the Chinese war, where they, knock, off for afternoon tea or call a truce when it rains, with a gentleman's agreement…

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Labour's Easy Win Queensland By-Election BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 1

Labour won the by-election for the Cairns seat in the Queensland Legislative Assembly formerly held by Mr. McCormack. Mr. J. O'Keefe (Labour)…

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Glen Innes, Champion Maize District of North 44 Hours Tressider Will Oppose Sanders' Support Election in August Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 1

Mr. Tressider, M.L.A., said to-day he Was elected on a pledge not to interfere with the 44-hour week. He was…

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