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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

508 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 26

The Gwydir Effect of By-election SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1937 · page 1

It is believed in well informed circles that because of the success of the Labor Party in the Gwydir by-election the State A.L.P. Executive will accept…

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Election Figures

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 2

When counting concluded last night at Narrabri. Mr. W. J. Scully had a lead of 25[?]5. The Individual figured were: Batchelor 12,031. Milling 7483 Moore…

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Gwydir Election the Aftermath Interesting Items

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 4

Although the following figures are not complete, they provide an interesting comparison of the votes cast at the various polling booths on this…

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Gwydir By-election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 3

When the counting of votes for the Gwydir by election ceased on Monday night. Mir. W. J. Seully the Labour candidate was 2575 votes ahead of the…

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Federal Election Forecast

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 3

Mr. Makin, M.H.R. predicts that Mr. Lyons will return to Australia for an early "patriotic appeal" election based on the defence formdae from the…

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Federal Election Forecast

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 3

Mr. Markin M.H.R., predicts that Mr. Lyons will return to Australia for an early "patriotic appeal" election, based on the defence formulate from the…

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Federal Parliament to Meet June 17th. Two Weeks' Session

Guyra Argus · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 1

The acting-Prime Minister, Dr. Earle Page, announced early this week that June 17th had been tentatively agreed upon as the date on…

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Ended in Disorder Meeting of State Labour Council By-Election Echo Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 1

A noisy demonstration occurred at the close of the Labor Council meetinig at the Trades Hall last night, when an unsuccessful attempt was…

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GWYDIR C.P. Statement "Result Not a Guide for Federal Elections" SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 1

"It is now apparent that the Country Party will lose the seat in Gwydir by the narrow margin of about 2000 votes," says a…

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Typistes' Quest Glen Innes Hospital to Benefit Local Candidate's Appeal

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 6

Miss Connie Ogden writes to the editor:— May I ask for a portion of a column in your valued paper for the purpose…

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Federal Election Dale Not Considered SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 1

The Federal Attorney-General, Mr. Menzies, referring to rumours about an early general election, said the date had not even been considered by…

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Associates Tournament Concludes Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

The sixth annual meeting of the New England District Golf Associates' Association concluded on Friday afternoon. Though entries…

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Local and General Gwydir Election

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

The returning officer declared the poll at Narrabri to-day, announcing the following complete figures:—Batchelo 13,168, Milling 8,155, Moore 1963;…

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Federal Election Date Not Yet Discussed Says Mr. Menzies Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 1

The Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Merries) referring to rumours about as early general election, said that the date had not even been considered by…

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The Labour Party and the Forthcoming Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

The Federal Parliament expires by effluxion of time this year, and policial prophets are already busy fixing the date, It can be taken for granted however, that the appeal will be made at such time as [?] thinks fit, and that this decision will be…

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Electoral Enrolment Commonwealth General Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 7

The attention or electors is drawn to the fact that the electoral rolls for Richmond Division will be re-called to Sydney in the near…

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Gwydir Election Poll Declared Labor Enthusiasm

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 3

Predictions that the Labor Party would sweep the poll at the forthcoming Federal and State elections were freely made by supporters of…

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Basic Wage Decision by Parliament Mr. S. A. Lloyd's Motion Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1937 · page 1

Mr. S. A. Lloyd M.L.A. thinks that the Government will accept his motion urging that final determination of the basic wage should rest with…

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Gwydir Election Labor Review Tribute to Mr. Lang

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 6

The A.L.P. Executive in offering its congratulations to Mr. W. J. Scully, M.H.R., for his splendid win in Gwydir, placed on record its…

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Dutch Election Gains Expected by Democratic Party AMSTERDAM

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1

Democracy represented by Premier Colin, Nazism headed by Doctor Mussert, Communism and rearmament were the main issues of…

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