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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

279 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 14

Impersonation Alleged Trouble Over By-Election Ballot Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 4

After the declaration of the poll for a by-election for West Ward in the Richmond Municipality, in which Councillor D. J. Murphy defeated Mr…

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Vaucluse By-election Success of Independent U.A.P. Candidate Government Satisfied With Result Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 4

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Buttenshaw), referring to the result of the Vaucluse by-election, said that from the Government's standpoint, he did…

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Labor Politics Wealthy Candidates Confidence in Expelled Members Lang Described as "Frankenstein" SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

Allegations were made at a largely attended meeting of the Marrickville Central Labor League that a wealthy Labor supporter would get…

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Vaucluse Election Ministerial Reference SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Lands. Mr. Buttenshaw. referring to the result of the Vaucluse by-election said from the Government's standpoint he did not…

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Uralla District. Municipal Council. Replacement of Bridge-street Bridge By-Election on

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 8

The possibility of having the wooden bridge in Bridge-street replaced With a concrete structure by rellef Work was considered at…

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Spring Candidates

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 4

Several spring candidates made their appearance at Warwick Farm last Saturday. Gold Rod gave a classical exhibition in winning the…

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Municipal Election

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 6

Messrs D. G. Evans and Alex Holloway have been nominated in connection with the vacancy in Uralla Municipal Council, occasioned by the…

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Relief Works Policy U.A.P. Rank and File Still Dissatisfied Hints of Action in Parliament Sydney

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

Some members of the U.A.P. are dissatisfied with the latest recommendations of relief works policy made yesterday by the special…

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Municipal By-Election Mr. D. G. Evans Elected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1936 · page 8

The voting at the municipal by-election on Saturday resulted in Mr. D. G. Evans defeating Mr. H. H. Holloway by eight votes…

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War Horrors Continue — Premiers' Conference Attacked Labor Unrest Varying Opinions General Elections Forecasted SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 1

Mr. Horsington, M.L.A., one of the expelled Labour men, in a broadcast address last night, said the disruptive tactics of Mr. Lang would destroy the…

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Labor Daily Election of Directors SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 1

Although the poll in connection with the Labor Daily directorate closed yesterday, no announcement of the result will be made before to-morrow…

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Women in Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 3

There have been some splendid women in the British House of Commons, able and sincere, and very hardworking; but none of them has ever…

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Ald. Evans Result of Municipal Election

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 5

The poll to fill the vacancy in Uralla Municipal Council was held last Saturday and resulted in the return of Mr Dudley G. Evans,…

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No Election Likely Prime Minister's' Statement Questions in House of Representatives Canberra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Lyons said that the Government was hopeful it would be able to produce another Budget…

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"Coronation" Lord Mayor His Place in the Procession Mining Magnate Certain of Election (From a Special Correspondent—By Air Mail.) London, August 29

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 4

London's new Lord Mayor, who will have important duties on Coronation Day, will be elected by the Liverymen in Common Hall…

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Petrol Tax Issue at Federal Elections ? SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 1

A movement to make the petrol tax an important issue at the next Federal election will be made by the Motor and Transport Defence…

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Music Examinations. 107 Candidates at Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

During the next few days over 100 [?] will be examined at Armidale [?] [?] ges and stdios under the [?] the…

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Victorian By-election U.C.P. Candidate's Victory Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 1

J. G. B. McDonald, orchardist, of Shepparton, won the by-election for the Goulburn Valley seat in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday. He…

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Engine Drivers' Examinations Seventeen Northern Candidates

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 4

Mr. G. E. Gabriel, inspector or! mines for the northern district, and an examiner under the Engine Drivens' Examination Board, on Tuesday…

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Spring Candidates This Morning's Gallops Gay Blonde and Oro Outstanding Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 1

Some good gallops were witnessed this morning, when the candidates for the Epsom and the Metropolitan were given their final…

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