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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Parkes by Election. Hints to Voters

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 6

Voting at the Parkes by election will be compulsory penalty for failure without good and sufficient excuse not exceeding£2…

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Tragic Sequel. To Election of Grand Lodge Officer. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

After Marcus Clark (62), had listened to speeches congratulating him upon his election as secretary of the Grand Lodge of Druids last…

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Spanish Elections Martial Law MADRID

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

The general elections are fixed for March 1. It is proposed to raise the martial law as soon as convenient but it is announced that the slightest…

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Spanish Politics. Election Bate Arranged. Lifting Martial Law. Madrid

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

The general elections have been fixed fur March 1. It in proposed to raise martial luw as soon as convenient, but it is announced that at the slightest…

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Democracy on Trial The Parkes Election SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

Addressing a meeting at Hurlstone Park in support of Mr. Marr for Parkes, Mr. Latham declared that democracy to-day was on its…

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Parkes Election Mr. Latham Emphatic Inflation Hits Workers SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 1

Speaking in support of Mr. Marr, Nationalist candidate for Parkes last night the leader of the Federal opposition asked "Can you trust the…

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From the Capital Mr. Scullin's Return. the Parkes By-election. Canberra, January 12

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 7

The Frime Minister, Mr. Sculiin, has retunrned from his trip abroad, and next week will see some momentous Cabinet meetings. Mr. Scullin has been subjected to criticism for having left Australia at such a critical period in its affairs, and he has replied to that criticism by…

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Queensland Elections At End of Three Years Term If Nothing Happens

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 3

The Queensland Premier (Mr. A. E. Moore) stated on Wednesday that in the ordinary course of events the State elections would be held at the…

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Federal Election Within Six Months SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 1

Colonel Munro, Secretary of the Country Party, told delegates that he expected a Federal election within six months…

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Federal Elections. Within Six Months. Says Country Party Secretary. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 1

Addressing a meeting of the Country Party at Lismore, Mr. Roland Green, M.P., said that a crisis night be precipitated in Federal politics if…

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State Parliament. Session Opens With Premier's Censure Motion. Messrs. Bavin and Stevens Cited

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 8

The State Parliament session opened yesterday, when the Premier sprang a surprise by moving: "That this House deplores the conduct of Mr…

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Federal Elections. Within Six Months. Says Country Party Secretary. Sydney

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 2

Addressing a meeting of the Country Party at Lismore, Mr. Roland Green, M.P., said that a crisis might be precipitated in Federal politics if…

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COMMUNISM Bribery at Elections Making Ground Fertile Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 1

Senator Sir Hal Colebatch, addressing a large gathering of business and professional men at Sydney. Chamber of Commerce, said the…

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Election Invalid

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Board of Directors of Tweed District Hospital the correspondence included a letter from the Hospitals Commission,…

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Federal Parliament To Reassemble March 4 SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 1

When the Federal Caucus meeting ended shortly before mid-night, Mr. Scullin announced that it had been adjourned until February 18…

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Reported Resignation of Messrs. Fenton and Lyons Mr. Theodore Reinstated Despite Protests Mr. Fenton Disgusted an Election Issue Mr. Lyons' Warning Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 1

According to a message from Canberra appearing in the "Labor Daily" it was thought that before the…

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The Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 1

The election of a Member of the House of Representatives to represent Parkes electorate will take place on Saturday next…

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The Cup! "Classy" Candidates Engaged. Big Fields Certain

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

The appearance of the weights for the Armidale and New England Jockey Club's Annual Cup meeting has quickened interest in…

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Marr Romps Home. Parkes By-election Labor's Heavy Defeat

The Uralla Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

Marr(Nat.) .. .. 31,168 Martin (Lab) .. ..22,346 Difference .. .. 8822 Such were the figures at the close…

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Parkes Election Various Comments End to Inflation ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

Commenting on the by-election result at Parkes, Premier Hill said it indicated that the public did not desire inflation, and was sick and tired of…

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