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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Parkes Election Labor Defeated

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

Final figures in the Parkes by election are:-- C. W. Mare (Nationalist).. .. 31,168 J. Martin (Labour).. .. .. 22,346…

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Challenge to Election. Mr. Gullett's Advice. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. Gullett, M.P., says that the voice of Parkes may be taken as the voice of Australia. He adds, if the Scullin Government questions that,…

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Parkes By-election. Immediate Effect on Stock Exchange. Commonwealth Securities Firmer. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

The Labour debacle in the Parkes by-election on Saturday, when Major C. Marr (Nationalist)…

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Parkes by Election. Sydney

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 5

The final figures for the Parkes By-election are Marr 31,168, Martin 22,346, Blake 985, Tripp 381, informal 1439. An absolute majority for…

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Helping Farmers Dr. Page's Action Summon Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 1

A request that Parliament should be called together immediately to impose a sales tax on flour is contained in a letter from Dr. Earle Page to Mr…

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No Election. Says Mr. Ramsay McDonald. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 1

Addressing the Parliamentary Labor party, the Prime Minister (Mr. McDonald) stated that the Government would not throw the country…

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

The Bundarra Times · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 4

Marr(Nat.).. .. 31,168 martin(Lab).. .. 22,346 Difference .. .. 8822 The Figures, compared with the…

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Elections in Spain Return to Normal Free Speech Permitted MADRID

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

The Spanish election campaign begins to-morrow, by an official decree. Premier Berengeur points out that the publication of the decree disposes…

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Spanish Politics Election Campaign Opens. King Challenges Public Opinion. Madrid

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

The election campaign begins tomorrow by official decree. The Premier (S. Berenguer) points out that publication of the decree…

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Armidale Teachers' College. Candidates For 1931. Official List Shows Increase

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 4

According to the official list, of candidates required to present themselves at the Armidale Teachers' College at 9 a.m. on February 25, to be…

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East Sydney Election, March 7 SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

Nominations for the East Sydney by-election will close on February 26. Polling will take place on March 7…

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Armidale Golf Cub. Record Attendance at Annual Meeting. Successful Year Reviewed. Elections Keenly Contested

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 3

The annual meeting off the Armidale Golf Club on Wednesday night attracted a record attendance of members…

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Theodore Condemns Lang's Policy General Election Hastened

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. Theodore is said to have informed the delegates at yesterday's conference that Mr. Lang's scheme would result in ruin and destruction,…

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E. Sydney Election Labor Leaders Confer Probable Split in Party? SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

A meeting of Labor leaders met in Sydney yesterday to discuss the policy to be put forward for the East Sydney by-election. Those present…

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"Greatest Secrecy." Labour Leaders Prepare for By-Election. "Lang's Scheme Means Ruin and Destruction" Says Theodore. Mr. Scullin and His Supporters Ostracised By State Labour Party. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

A meeting of Labor leaders was held in Sydney yesterday to discuss the policy to be put forward for the East Sydney by-election. Those present included the Prime Minister the Federal Treasurer, the State Premier, and representatives of the A.L.P. Executive…

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90 Per Cent. Solid A.C.T.U. Delegates Behind Mr. Lang Early Election Hoped For SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

Prominent delegates to the A.C.T.U. Conference said last night that approximately 90 per cent of the members attending…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Sydney, Monday. Labor Prepares For East Sydney By-Election—Mr. Scullin and Supporters Ostricised—Man Signs Own Death Warrant—Thieves, Then Fire—Soviet Arming?—£498 Fur Coat Stolen— School Cadets' Corps Condemned by Education Minister—Reap-praisement of Soldier Settlements—

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 7

A meeting of Labor leaders was held in Sydney yesterday to discuss the policy to be put forward for the East Sydney by-election. Those…

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Spanish Politics Election of Constitutional Assembly. MADRID

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

Yielding to the unanimous demand of the monarchial political leaders; King Alfonso agreed to the election of a Constitutional Assembly,…

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National Emergency Declaration. Federal Parliament Powerless. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. Latham, leader of the Federal Parliamentary Opposition, points out that the Commonwealth constitution contains no provision relating to…

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East Sydney Election Contradictory Position Labour at Variance

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

Opening his campaign in the East Sydney electorate on Wednesday night Aid. E. J. Ward, the selected Labor candidate, threw down the gage to…

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