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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

1,234 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 62

Spanish Elections Unusually Violent Language MADRID, April 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 5

There is tense excitement throughout the country concerning Sunday's municipal elections, which are regarded as a rehearsal for the general election in June…

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"Must Have Tariffs" Mr. Baldwin's Declaration East Woolwich Election London, April 12

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 6

In a letter to "Shrapnel" Smith, Conservative candidate for the East Woolwich by-election, the Conservative party Leader (Mr. Stanley Baldwin) declares:…

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On April 25 Annandale By-election SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 4

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. F. M. Burke) issued the writ to-day for the Annandale by-election, rendered necessary by the sitting…

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Spains King Challenged to Abdicate Republican Victory at Elections Zamora's Threat Madrid

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 6

Following the sweeping Republican and Socialist victory in the municipal elections yesterday, a manifesto, which is…

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Trades Halo Men Defeated in Election Hospital Board Candidates "Tickets" Fail

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 5

A signal defeat of the Trades Mall Council candidates is revealed by the result of the Newcastle…

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"Put Them Above Parliament" Conciliation Bodies Under New Bill Employer's Attack Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 5

That the Lang Government's Industrial Arbitration Bill would place Conciliation Committee's above Parliament, and even allow them to very…

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Mr. Stuart-robertson Endorsed A.L.P. Candidate SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 6

Mr. R. J. Stuart-Robertson had no difficulty to-night in securing the endorsement of the A.L.P. executive to contest the by-election. He was opposed by Mr…

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Annandale Seat No Nationalist Candidate SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 9

The National Association has decided not to run a candidate for the Annandale by-election. In the course of a statement to-night,…

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A.J.C. DERBY Outstanding Candidates Autumn Form Reviewed Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

The Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting of 1931 has been concluded, but it is not too early to cast round for the winner of the A.J.C. Derby, to be staged…

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"Sanction New State" Dr. Page's Appeal to Parliament Country Will Pay Debts. Proposals Not Acceptable to Federal Government

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 9

The Leader of the Federal Country Party (Dr. Earle Page) moved the adjournment of the House of Representatives yesterday to bring under notice the attitude of certain country districts of New South Wales towards Mr…

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On the Tracks Newcastle Gallops Newcastle Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 6

Judging by the track work at Broadmeadow yesterday morning, the Newcastle Jockey Club meeting to-morrow should produce good racing. The course…

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Scullin Seeks Double Election Exciting Scenes "Opposition Has Committed a Crime," Says Prime Minister Furious Speech Latham Challenges Government to Election with Partial Dissolution Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 1

The Bill for the Fiduciary issue of £18,000.000 was thrown out by the Senate on the second reading this afternoon by 21 votes to six. The voting was purely on party lines. The…

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Council Election Echoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 15

No council election has ever been waged with greater earnestness or aroused greater interest at such a distance from the day of the poll; and the strange part is that…

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Early Election State A.L.P. Prepares Nominations Invited Must Support Lang Plan SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 9

The State A.L.P. Executive to-night decided that in view of the possibility of an early Federal election, as suggested by the Prime Minister in the House of…

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Banks' Edict Opposition Opinions Need for Election Dictating to the Banks CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 9

The newly-appointed leader of the Opposition (Mr. J. A. Lyons described Mr Theodore's reply to the Commonwealth Bank as an attempt by the Government…

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Federal Opposition Group Will Try And Force Early Election 'Delay Would Be Calamitous' Eyes on Scullin Anti-labor Forces Want an Early Election Avoid Delay for Double Dissolution: Government Will Expedite Appeal to People Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 3

Following the consolidation of the anti-Labor forces the new leader, Mr. Lyons, will bring all his energies to force the Government to go to the country. Mr. Latham, Mr. Lyons and Dr. Page are agreed…

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FEDERAL A.L.P. Sets Up Its Branches Two Parties for Next Election State Selection Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 3

At a largely attended meeting in Rawson Chambers last night, the Federal A.L.P. decided to set up…

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SIR O. Mosley's Party Candidate at By-election LONDON, April 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 6

A writ has been issued for the by-election at Ashton-Under-Lyme (Lancashire), which will have special interest as the new party organised by Sir Oswald Mosley…

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For Elections A.L.P.'s Important Move Candidates Endorsed Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 5

By the endorsement of those New South Wales Labour members who have stood by the Federal Government to contest the electorates at present represented by them…

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Bonds Down Federal Crisis London Views "Early Election Certain" (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, April 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 5

Prominence is given in the British Press to the latest reports from Canberra regarding the political crisis, and the Commonwealth Bank's action in…

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