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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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General Election Fairly Close the Scullin Government "Black Death to Australia" SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

Speaking at a Nationalists rally at Oakleiph (Vic.) last night, Mr. Gullett, M.P. said. "We are fairly close to a double…

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Eight Candidates Fight for the Clarence

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 3

Nominations for the Clarence by-election were declared by the Returning Officer, Mr. A. B. Karris, at noon on Friday. There an…

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BANNED! Opposition Speeches at By- Election. Mr. Latham's protest. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 1

A request by Mr. Latham to the Postmaster-General (Mr. Green) for permission to broadcast a speech in connection with East…

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HOCKEY. Umpires' Examination. Sis Armidale Candidates Successful

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

Miss Jean McDonald, honorary secretary of the New England Women's Hockey Association, has received the official results…

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"No Picnic." Fight For New England Seat. National Candidate Enters Arena

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 4

The presence of a Nationalist candidate in the next contest for the New England Federal seat, was revealed by Mr. V. C…

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An Early Election. Country Party Prepares. Efficient Organisation Urged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 4

Members of the Electorate Council of the Country Party are of the opinion that the involved political [?]tuation in the Federal…

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Federal Parliament Cabinet Changes CANBERRA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 5

Mr. Scullin this morning announced the allotment of portfolios as follows:-- Prime Minister, Minister for…

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Our Civic Fathers Criticised Aldermanic Election Threat Inverell Ratepayers Assn. Protest Against Recent Sanitary Imposition. Quarterly Instalment Payments Advocated

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 7

There were no half measures in connection with the resolutions passed at the third meeting of the ratepayers of the Inverell Municipality on Monday night when important business was finalised with an expendency…

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Last Flutter! P.P. Board Elections. To Take Place Next Month

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 4

"Whether we are going to be kicked out or not, I don't know. But we have been told that we are to spend the money on an…

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Labor Wins East Sydney Election. Reduced Majority

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 4

The result of the East Sydney election, held on Saturday, was:-- E. J. Ward (Labor) .. .. 19,975 L. T. Courtenay (Nat.) .. 16,333…

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BY-ELECTIONS Sdyney

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 5

The final figures for the East Sydney by-election were : (Labor) 19975, (Nationalist) Courtenay 16,333, (Communist) Mountjoy 611,…

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Petition for Dissolution of Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

At a meeting of the Soldiers and Citizens' Political Party, at Mosman, the chairman (Captain E. M. Wright) announced the formation of…

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THE F.C.T. Federal Parliament's Failure MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

At a conference of the Australian Natives' Association at Warrnambool, Victoria, the Chief President, Mr. J. Ross, said no attempt should…

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Labour Viewpoint East Sydney Election Opinions in Labor Circles Division in the Scullin and Lang Ranks

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 3

We published below a number of extracts from the "Labor Daily" in relation to the recent East Sydney election, which gives…

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East Sydney Election "Labor Daily" Article Mr. Sculln Criticised

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 2

Following is the leading article (in part) published by the "Labor Daily" in regard to the recent East Sydney election:--…

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P.P. Board Election

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 4

Nominations for the office of directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the next term close on April 1st, and the election will take place on the…

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Armidale. Pastures Protection Board. Election of Directors

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 2

In accordance with the provisions of the Pastures Protection Act, 1912, as amended, and the regulations made thereunder. I hereby notify that an…

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Federal Election?

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 1

There appears to be a strong probability of a Federal election at an early date. The Scullin Government has made little or no progress since…

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East Sydney Election Opinions in Labor Circles Division in the Sculiin and Lang Ranks

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

We publish below a number of extracts from the "Labor Daily" in relation to the recent East Sydney election, which gives…

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MR. S. M. BRUCE Probable Candidate MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce has accepted an invitation by the National organisation to address a meeting in Flinders (Victoria) his old electorate…

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