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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

279 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 14

PARLIAMENT Legislative Assembly Public Service Request Refused

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly resumed its sitting yesterday a request from the Public Service Association that Sir Robert Garran,…

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State Parliament Amendment to Income Tax Acts SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 1

A Bill to amend the Income Tax Acts from 1912 to 1928 and to consoildate the income tax laws of New South Wales was introduced…

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Amazing Situation Mr. J. S. Garden at 2Ky But Expelled From Party Labour Council Election Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 1

Although Mr. J. S. Garden, M.H.R was expelled from the Labour Party by the A.L.P. executive a month ago,…

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Who Shall Vote at Council Elections?

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 4

The introduction into the Legislative Assembly of a bill to amend the local Government franchise so as to abolish the lodger vote will meet with a mixed reception. In principle, the trend is all in the direction of liberalising…

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Mr. J. H. Thomas To Resign From Parliament London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 1

The "Daily Mail" states that as the result of a talk with Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, who urged him to resign, Mr. Thomas has decided to take this step…

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Lang's Latest New Newspaper Company Secret Conference at Parliament House Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 1

There was a dramatic development in the Labour faction fight when Mr. Lang held a secret conference with a number of union…

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Civil Servants Demonstrate at Parliament House

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 6

A large body of public servants, mostly young men, demonstrated in front of Parliament House on Tuesday evening against the reenactment…

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L.G. FRANCHISE Debate in Parliament Early Morning Sitting Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 4

During a debate on the Local Government BUI in the Legislative Assembly early this morning, Mr. Jackson (U.A.P.), former…

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No Strength Left To Fight Election! Curtain Falls On Budget Leakage Drama Exit Mr. Thomas Moving Scenes in Commons London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Thomas, who resigned the portfolio of Secretary for the Colonies, as the result of the report of the…

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Republican Candidate Cleveland (Ohio)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 1

The Republican Convention has nominated Colonel Knox, of Chicago, as vice-president…

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Stormy Scene In Parliament Verbal Clashes Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 June 1936 · page 1

There was a stormy scene in the Legislative Assembly last night, when during a debate on the Supply Bill, Mr. Kelly (Labor), and…

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"Insult to Japan" Special Session of Parliament Suggested SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 June 1936 · page 1

Describing the Commonwealth Government's tariff policy against Japan as an insult to one of Australia's been customers, Mr. Mair,…

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Graziers' Demand Special Session of Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 June 1936 · page 1

The President of the Graziers' Federal Council, Mr. D. T. Boyd, repeated a request for a special session of Federal Parliament to…

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Flying Pennants Will Indicate Positions of Competing Queen Candidates Rules for Conduct of Campaign Framed

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 June 1936 · page 4

Rules for the conduct of the queen competition to be held to raise funds for the King George V. Memorial were framed at a…

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G.U.O.O.F. Election of Armidale Branch Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1936 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Armidale branch of the G.U.O.O.F. on Thursday night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—…

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State Parliament The Main Roads Bill

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly the Cronulla Railway Bill passed all Stages. The Main Roads Bill passed the…

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State Parliament

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 July 1936 · page 4

The State Parliament has adjourned its sittings until July 21…

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Closer Settlement Special Meeting of Parliament "Clarion Call to Australia" SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 July 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Battenshaw, said to-day that Cabinet had made no final decision, in regard to the report of the Closer…

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State Parliament Abolition Advocated Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 1

The Central Illawarra Council has decided to request the Government to conduct a referendum on the question of the abolition of State Parliaments…

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Member For Vaucluse Dies In Harness Tragedy! Death in Parliament Mr. W. F. Foster, U.A.P. Collapses While Speaking Dramatic Scene in Assembly Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 1

There was a tragic occurrence in the Legislative Assembly a few minutes before midnight last night when Mr…

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