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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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MUD-BATHS! Bavin Describes Parliament "Lang Is Worst" Atmosphere of Personal Abuse SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 6

"Mad-bath." In this word the Premier (Mr. Bavin) described the atmosphere of the Legislative Assembly in addressing delegates to the Nationalists' Convention, at St. James Hall to-day…

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Advice to King New Governor-General Mr. Scullin Reticent Questions in Parliament CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. M. Scullin) was reticent when questioned in the House of Representatives to-day on the appointment of a successor to…

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Premier Complains of Personal Abuse and Party Rancor in Parliament Cheated Death Remarkable Escapes Fire, Flood In Sydney and Coff's Harbor

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 6

Remarkable escapes from death were reported from Sydney and Coff's Harbor to-day. Seven sleeping persons were…

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General Cable News Monaco Election Riots

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 8

Monte Carlo, March 31.—Although there are only 810 electors in Monaco out of a population of 30,000, the election fights and the riots necessitated the calling out…

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Upper House Referendum Deferred Until Elections Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 5

As the result of opinions expressed at a meeting of the Nationalist Party to-day, the Upper House Referendum. which has been fixed for May 17, is…

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Upper House Referendum Deferred Nationalists Decide Appeal at Election Time SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 6

The referendum on the reform of the Legislative Council, fixed for May 17, will not be held until the general elections. This means that the vote will not be…

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Sayings and Doings in All Sports at Randwick Rosehill Candidates in 'Action Fast Times Nightmarch and Chide in Form SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 9

The nip in the air seemed to have a good effect on final gallops at Randwick this morning for Rosehill, showing many of the leading autumn candidates to be in first-class order for their engagements on Saturday…

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Order in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 8

The New South Wales Legislative Assembly is notorious for its scenes of disorder, but the position will not be improved by the unprecedented…

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Broadcasting Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 8

In spite of many protest that he was only wasting time, Mr. E. U. Finch (Werribee) moved at the annual conference of the Victorian Country party last week…

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Increased Powers Trade and Commerce Bill in Parliament Third Referendum Question CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 9

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) introduced the Constitution Alteration (Trade and Commerce) Bill, 1930, designed…

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Brisbane Notes Cairns By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 5

The usual signs of an approaching by-election are not wanting. If Parliament were in session, they would be still more evident. Labour politicians and Press are…

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New System Election of Labour Leader Proposal for Conference Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 4

It was stated in Trades Hall circles to-day that when the Easter Conference of the Australian Labour party assembles, a motion will be submitted to the effect…

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N.Z. Candidates SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 7

Two Doncaster candidates in Cimabue and Goshawk arrived from New Zealand to-day. Cimabue has displayed splendid form…

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30 Seats for Labour South Australian Elections ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 8

The election returns made available to-day show that the Labour majority is increasing. The party will definitely have 30 seats in the Assembly, and there is a…

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Food Taxes "No Part in Election" Mr. Baldwin Definite London, April 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 8

"The only equal terms upon which trade treaties can be negotiated are those enabling Britishers to say: "If you do not give us some advantage we shall hit you…

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More Power Federal Parliament Alter Constitution Opposition Not Satisfied CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 8

Resuming the debate in the House of Representatives this afternoon on the Constitution Alteration (Trade and Commerce) Bill, the Leader of the Opposition…

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Mr. Butler Safe South Australian Elections ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 7

The Premier, Mr. R. L. Butler, has secured the second set in the Wooroora electorate with a margin of 70 votes, and the third seat almost certain to go to…

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Lawless Chicago Bitter Election Fight Guns and Bombs 50,000 Fraudulent Voters (Australian Press Association.) CHICAGO, April 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 7

The city's penchant for violence in elections was given full play to-day, when between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 voters of Illinois went to the polls in the…

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Soldiers' Passes Question in Parliament SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. A. A. Reid asked the Premier (Mr. Bavin) whether it was a fact that the State Government, with a view to…

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"TYRANNY" Bitter Election Issue "Wet" or "Dry" Fight For Chicago's Senator CHICAGO

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

The senatorial election, which Will be held in Chicago in November, promises to be a "wet" and "dry" affair…

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