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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

1,234 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 62

Muswellbrook Election MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 5

At the municipal by-election on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. K. M. Garrett, P. R Robb, representing the local…

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East Sydney By-election Polling Day on March 7. CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 6

The Speaker (Mr. Makin) has announced the following dates in connection with the East Sydney by-election, necessitated by the death of Mr. John Wet, M.H.R.—…

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Considered Policy of Government? Mr. Bavin's Question in Parliament Mr. Lang's Proposals Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. Lang's proposals for the rehabilitation of Australia's finances brought an early question in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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Spanish Elections Conditions Normal Again MADRID, February 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 5

The election campaign begins to-morrow by official decree. General Berenguer points out that the publication of the decree disposes finally oil the reports…

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Canadian Parliament Ottawa, February 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 8

The Canadian Parliament will open on March 12. The Premier (Mr. Bennett) has announced…

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A.L.P. CANDIDATE East Sydney By-election SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 9

The endorsed Labour candidate to contest the East Sydney by-election, made necessary by the death of Mr. J. E. West, will be selected on Friday night…

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Industrial News Walsh Island Work Questions in Parliament SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. P. Connolly asked the Minister for Works (Mr. Davidson) if he was aware that a number of employees were…

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Conduct of Elections Co-operation Means Saving

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 7

The conference then considered the question of electoral administration. Mr. Scullin said that in all States, except Queensland and West Australia, the…

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State By-election SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

It is understood that the by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. A. J. Pollack in the State Parliament, the Country Party…

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Chicago Elections Mayor Thompson's Antics Parade of Elephants (Australian Press Association.) CHICAGO, February 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 8

In a picturesque mayoralty campaign of the principal candidates, Mayor Thompson and Judge Lyle reached the libel suit stage after a series of verbal…

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East Sydney By-election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 8

At the meeting of the East Sydney Electorate Council to-night, it was decided to leave the selection of a Labour candidate to content the East Sydney…

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Clarence By-election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 8

The Clarence by-election, caused by the death of Mr. A. J. Pollack, will be held on March 7. The Labour party has already decided not to put forward a…

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MR. A. COURTENAY Nationalist Candidate East Sydney By-election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 12

Mr. A. T. Courtenay was selected to-night as the Nationalist candidate to contest the East Sydney by-election. There is reason to believe that out of 17…

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Tragedy of British Unemployment Chicago's Politics Are Worthy of Her Gun Murderers Candidate's Abusive Vituperation Chicago

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 8

Mere vituperation was never in it with the compliments that "Big Bill. Thompson and Judge Lyle throw at each other in the fight…

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East Sydney By-election Nationalist Campaign SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 11

The Nationalist campaign in connection with the East Sydney Federal by-election will be opened next week. The Leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr. J. G…

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Clarence By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 8

The writ, for the by-election for the Clarence seat in the State Parliament, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. A. J. Pollack, was issued yesterday,…

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Clarence By-election Grafton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 8

Ald. W. T. Robinson, Mayor of Grafton, who previously stood as Nationalist candidate, is now contesting the Clarence by-election in the interests of the Country…

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A.L.P. EXECUTIVE Discussion of By-election Formulation of Policy Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin), the Treasurer (Mr. Theodore), the State Premier (Mr. Lang), and the entire Federal executive of the A.L.P. spent to-day and…

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General Federal Election Is Looming Nearer A.L.P. Ignores Ministers Labor Policy A.L.P. Declares Lang's Plan Will Be the Issue By-election Campaign Views of the Prime Minister and His Followers Are Not Wanted Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

An early Federal general election is more probable as a result of the deadlock between the State A.L.P. Executive and the Federal Ministry…

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District Tennis Annual General Meeting Election of Officers Representation of Clubs

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the Newcastle District Lawn Tennis Association will be held at the Hamilton Council Chambers…

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