Country's Problems Discussion in Parliament CANBERRA
Commenting on Mr. Scullin's invitation to-day to the Opposition to bring down definite and practical proposals in return for which the Government would drop…
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Politics & elections, 1931
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Flood Damage Distress in Maitland £5000 Asked for Appeals Made in Parliament SYDNEY
Speaking to the motion for the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly this evening, Mr. W. F. O'Hearn referred to the damage caused by the recent flood in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament "Drop Policy" Mr. Scullin's Offer Shipping Gold Appeal for Alternative CANBERRA
Further consideration was given in Committee in the House of Representatives to-day to the Commonwealth Bank Bill, which passed all stages. During the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Soldiers Dismissed Commonwealth Departments Discussion in Parliament Canberra
To discuss the dismissal of 36 returned soldiers in the engineering branch of the General Post-office, and the dismissal of six limbless soldiers from various…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Meet at Kempsey New State Movement Petition to Parliament Sydney
The New England self-governing movement may be advanced a further stage next Monday, when the Northern Executive will hold a meeting at Kempsey, at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Elections Mr. Lang to be Nominated SYDNEY
Mr. J. S. Garden stated to-day that he intended to nominate the Premier (Mr. Lang) as candidate for the Cook seat at the next Federal election…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Opposition in Federal Caucus to Double Dissolution This Year A.F.A. Intends to Run Own Candidates Position of Mr. Lyons "Sticking to Policy"
Newcastle officials of the All For Australia League say that irrespective of whether Mr. Lyons took over the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Detective Injured Parliament House Mishap CANBERRA
The Commonwealth Investigation Officer (Mr. Yates), who is visiting Canberra on special business, which, so far, has been kept a close secret, met with a painful…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →State Parliament Greater Sydney Bill Before Assembly Council's Powers Control Over Public Utilities SYDNEY
A Greater Sydney Council of 23 members, with powers extending over the county of Cumberland and portion of the municipality of Camden,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Unity of Purpose A.F.A. League's Objective Forcing an Election
The publicity officer of the Newcastle division of the All for Australia League (Mr. J. D. Forbes) made the following statement yesterday—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →NEWCASTLE A.F.A. Prefers to Stand Alone Plans for Election
Officials of the All for Australia League in Newcastle consider that the proposal to form a committee of A.F.A. representatives and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ministry Firm Bid for Senate Control Election Policy Alternative Scheme Rejected CANBERRA, Friday. General Bennett and the "New Guard" Canberra
The intention of the Federal Government to seek a double dissolution on the Fiduciary Issue Bill towards the end of July, was reaffirmed to-day, when reports from Melbourne stated that there would be strong opposition to this course In reply to Senator Dunn, who inquired if it was the intention of the Minister for Defence to recommend to the Prime Minister that Major-…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →King Carol's Coup Dissolving Parliament Hostility and Loyalty Bucharest, May 1
King Carol, in a dramatic coup, dissolved Parliament at the first meeting, following the appointment of a new Cabinet…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Brisbane Notes the Municipal Election
This is the last week of probably the most vigorous municipal election campaign the city has ever experienced. Waged with determination and energy in…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →"Must Support Lang" State A.L.P. Candidates SYDNEY
The State A.L.P. executive to-night decided to take action to ensure that candidates for selection, as well as members voting in pre-selection ballots, must be…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Clash with Lords Issue for General Election Government's Resentment London, May 3
Recent statements by the Prime Minister and other members of the Government are quoted by the "Manchester Guardian" as indicating the possibility…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →LABOUR M.P. DEAD Six By-elections Pending LONDON, May 2
A by-election at Stroud, Gloucestershire, is necessitated by the retirement of the Conservative member, Sir Frank Nelson…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Labour May Rule Brisbane Council Elections Nationalists Lose Heavily Brisbane
Many new aldermen will appear in Brisbane's next council, as a result of the civic elections on Saturday, which resulted in the defeat of many of the sitting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lord Mayor Defeated Brisbane Council Election BRISBANE
The Lord Mayor (Ald. Watson) definitely lost is seat in the City Council. As the result of to-day's counting, he was defeated in the Toowong division by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tasmanian Elections
The State elections in Tasmania, the first at which compulsory voting will operate, will be held next Saturday. There are 70 candidates for 30 seats. For the…
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