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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

658 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 33

Tasmanian Elections Feeling Against Labor HOBART

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 1

A feature of the Tasmanian election campaign is the attack which is being made on official Labor and the party system…

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Warialda P.P. Board' Election

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 4

Following are the numbers of votes polled in the Warialda P.P. Board election, the first eight being those elected:--R. Mackay 434, H. G. Munro…

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Behind Lyons! Tasmanian General Elections. Interesting Fight Now On. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 1

A feature of the Tasmanian election campaign is the attack being made on the official Labour Party system…

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"A Revelation" Defective Spelling Candidates for Teachers. Sydney

Guyra Argus · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 5

The Education Department says that many boys and girl who passed through the High School and gained their leaving…

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Behind Lyons. Tasmanian General Elections

The Uralla Times · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

A feature of the Tasmanian election campaign is the attack being made on the official Labor Party system…

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Federal Parliament Lyons New Leader Vote of Censure Lodged

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

There was continuous uproar in the House of Representatives last night when Mr. Latham announced his resignation from the leadership…

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Federal Election Depends on Success of Loan? CANBERRA

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1931 · page 1

If the £12,000,000 loan, which is to be sought shortly for the assistance of the unemployed and wheatgrowers proves…

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Appeal to All Parties. "Turn Parliament into Conference." Prime Minister Repeats Offer. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. Scullin, in an interview, expressed his willingness to confer with all sections of the Federal Parliament, and with all sections…

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Tasmanian Elections Anti-Labor Swings

The Uralla Times · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

Primary votes in the Tasmanian election, held on Saturday, indicate a big swing of votes to National candidates an losses by Labor. Two…

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Tasmanian Election Blow for Theodore Latham's Views SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. Latham, M.H.R., says he is delighted at the result of the Tasmanian elections. It means that the people of that State have definitely rejected the…

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Tasmanian Elections

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 4

The result of the general elections in Tasmania was a decisive victory for the Nationalist party, which is expected to hold 18 out of 32 seats in the…

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Blow for Theodore Plan. Result of Tasmanian Elections Mr. Latham Expresses Delight. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. Latham, M.H.R., says that he is delighted at the result of the Tasmanian elections. It means that the people of that…

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No Confidence Vote Tasmanian Elections ADELAIDE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 1

The Leader of the State Parliamentary Opposition, Mr. Butler, expressed the opinion that the swing to Nationalism in Tasmania, was…

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Tasmanian Election Nationalists' Victory

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

The result of the general election in Tasmania on Saturday was a decisive victory for the Nationalist Party, which is…

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From the Capital. Scenes in Parliament. Mr. Lyous as Opposition Leader. Canberra, May 9

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 7

The week's proceeding in parilament have been Punctuated with many remarkable scenes. They began on Wednesday afternon, when Sir Robert Gibson, Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank Beard, appeared before the bar of the Senate for examination on the Commonwealth…

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Federal Election Held in August BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. Forgan Smith, leader of the State Labor party, addressing a public meeting at Bundaberg, stated definitely that there would be a double…

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Working Agreemant. A.F.A. Nationalists and C.P. For Next Federal Election., Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

It is undrerstood that at the Unity Conference yesterday, delegates representing the All For Austraila League, Nations party…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Sydney, Wednesday. Guarantee Deposits by Insurance Companies — Commonwealth Bank Bill Rejected—Rural Bank Deposits—'Quake Shock at Kiama Clash on Newcastle Waterfront—A ustralian Wheat for China— Russian Food Prices Up 50 Per Cent.— South Coast Unemployed Declare Dole "Black"—Nationalist—C.P. Election Arrangement — Double Dissolution In August?

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Premier (Mr. Lang) was given leave to introduce a bill to provide for the lodgment of deposits…

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Shires' Conference. Ninety Motions Abolish State Parliament SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

There are nearly ninety motions on the agenda paper for consideration at the Shires' Association annual conference which will open next Tuesday…

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Federal Election Held in August. BRISBANE

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 4

Mr. Forgan Smith leader of the State Labor party, addressing a public meeting at 'Bundaberg, stated definitely that there would be a double…

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