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Politics & elections, 1936

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Spanish Elections Troeps and Police Prominent But Fail To Prevent Tragedy Madrid

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 1

Under military precautions resembling a state of civil war, polling was opened in Spain to-day, and a number of polling booths was closed owing to…

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State Parliament Adjourns for One Week SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

After meeting this afternoon and swearing allegiance to the new Sovereign, and carrying a resolution of sympathy and congratulations the…

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Vote of Confidence Accusation of Premier Debate in French Parliament Paris

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 1

M. Sarraut received an over, whelming vote of confidence, the figures being 380 to 151, in a snap division taken on a motion for the…

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RATEPAYERS Slow to Record Votes To-day's Election of Alderman

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 4

Two hours after the poll opened at the Town Hall this morning only 15 votes bad been recorded by ratepayers in the by-election held…

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Japanese Elections Rebuff For Fascists London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 1

The Tokio correspondent of the "Times" says that Japanese elections have Resulted in a strong popular vote against Fascist tendencies in the…

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Ceylon Elections Five Killed: Thirteen Wounded Gunman fires From Motor Car London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 1

The Colombo correspondent of the "Times" says that five were killed and 13 wounded, three of them fatally by shots fired at…

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"Appalling to Contemplate" Civic Elections Reform Association Jettisons Slogan Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 1

The annual report of the Citizens' Reform Association states that apathy among responsible citizens of Sydney in civic elections is "appalling to…

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Golf Associates Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the, golf association on Monday afternoon Mrs. F, J. Brow[?] was elected president and Misses [?] Brownlow and N…

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Island Shipping Measure In Rabaul Parliament Rabul

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

A Bill to control local end inters island shipping passed the first reading stage in the Legislative Council yesterday and the second reading…

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Memorial Hall Queen Competition. Town Candidate Social

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1936 · page 2

On Wednesday night the committee controlling the Town Candidate's side of the Queen Competition held the opening social in the Memorial…

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GUYRA Country Golf Club Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1936 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Country Coif Club the following officers were elected: President. Mr. L. P. Dutton: vice-presidents. Mr. A. A. Brown…

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State Parliament Reference to "Secret Meeting" What Inquiries Reveal Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 1

In the legislative Assembly today, further reference was made to the story that insurance underwriters had held a secret meeting…

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Mothers' Club Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 8

Enthusiasm displayed at the annual meeting of the Mothers' Club, held in the kindergarten room at the Armidale…

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EBOR Bush Nursing Association Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 6

"It is always a pleasure to visit Ebor—everyone seems so enthusiastic about everything," said Miss Richmond, organising inspector of…

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The Police Force More Charges in Parliament Two Cases Cited Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly listened to further charges against members of the police force last night…

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Too Costly New Parliament House Old Building May be' Remodelled Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 4

Chiefly because the work would be too costly. Cabinet has abandoned the recommendations of an expert committee for the. re-planning of…

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Ross Hill P. & C. Progressive Year Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

Tuesday night;s annual meeting of the Roes Hill Parents and Citizens' Association disclosed a year of progress in all…

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Civic Apathy At Hollroyd Election SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 1

Apparently ratepayers of Honroyd do not evidence much interest in mucicipal affairs At a by-election to fill a vacancy…

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POLITICAL Election Preparations SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 1

Addressing the annual meeting of the Summer Hill branch of the if.A.P., the president. Mr. A. J. Diely, urged members to prepare arguments against…

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Federal Election U.A.P. President's Warning "Unreasoning Swing Against Government" Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 1

Addressing the annual meeting of the Summer Hill branch of the U.A.P. the president (Mr. J. J. Kelly) urged members to prepare against an…

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