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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

1,234 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 62

Two Policies Rival Labour Camps Sydney Election May be Two Candidates SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 5

An amazing position arose this afternoon in connection with the Labour campaign in the East Sydney electorate, when the executive of the Federal A.L.P…

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Public Honour Not Matter of Politics Mr. Bavin's Speech Election Promise Broken SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 5

In his address at the Town Hall meeting to-night, Mr. Bavin said he was speaking not as leader of the National party—he would have other opportunities of doing…

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General Election Consequences of Clash Each Side Stands Firm Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 5

The issue on which the Labour party will fight the East Sydney by-election is one which has caused a big cleavage among the two factions. The State…

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P.P.U. MEETING Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 8

The election of officers at the annual meeting of the Lower Hunter and Gloucester Districts' Council of the P.P.U., which took place at…

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State Parliament Western Lands Resumed Estate Serious Charges Payment Above Value SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the debate was concluded on the second reading of the Western Lands Amendment Bill…

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King Alfonso Monarchy or Republic Early Election Choice Left to Assembly (Australian Press Association.) MADRID, February 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 7

Yielding to the unanimous demand of political leaders, King Alfonso has agreed to the election of a Constitutional Assembly, which will have the power to…

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Six By-elections House of Commons Seats LONDON, February 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 7

Owing to ill-health, Mr. Hugh Morrison, Conservative Member for Salisbury, resigned his seat in the House of Commons to-day…

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No Compromise "What is the Good for Arguing?" A.L.P. Conference Fails Labour Split Continues Over By-election Issue SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 7

The general opinion in political circles is that the result of to-night's meeting of the Federal and State Executives of the Australian Labour Party has made imminent a general election in the Federal sphere. Under the present…

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Cessnock Tennis Election of Officers Annual Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 8

At the annual meeting of Cessnock District Tennis Association last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Patrons, F. J. Sams, J…

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State Parliament Debate Blocked "Gag" in the Assembly Party Divisions Mr. Bavin's Censure Motion SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

The motion tabled in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bavin, censuring the Government because of the proposals…

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"Tasmania Incensed" Dictation to Mr. Scullin "Would Welcome Election" Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

On his return to-day from Tasmania, where he addressed 13 meetings, Mr. J. G. Latham declared that the Tasmanian people were incensed at the indignities…

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Debased Credit Scullin Ministry Blamed Sydney By-election National Campaign Opens SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

"At least half of our troubles, including unemployment, are due to the debased state of out credit at home and abroad, and for that the Scullin…

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State Parliament 'Foment Rebellion' Newspaper Article Hint of Suppression SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 10

That newspaper which are considered to disparage and defame the country when Labour Governments are in office may be suppressed was the suggestion…

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"Bait for Votes" Pre-election Promises Mr. Buttenshaw's Attack Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 9

The Leader of the Country party (Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw) said to-night that in the country the feeling against the present Government was very pronounced. The…

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Move in Sydney Expulsion of Mr. Theodore Awaiting By-election Result Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 9

It was learned to-night that a motion will be tabled at to-morrow night's meeting of the State A.L.P. Executive, calling upon the Federal Treasurer (Mr. E. G…

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Suspend Parliament Government by Commission PERTH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 8

The suspension of Parliament for live years and the inauguration of government by commission, with full plenary and statutory powers, was acclaimed by…

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Clarence Seat Eight Candidates No Labour Nominee Grafton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 9

There are eight candidates in the contest for the Clarence seat, in the State Parliament, nominations for which closed to-day. Three of them, Messrs. Henry,…

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Force Election Opposition's Policy Speech by Mr. Gullett Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 10

The deputy leader of the Federal National party (Mr. Gullett), speaking at Taylor Square. Darlinghurst, to-night, in support of the candidature of Mr…

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Early Election Spanish Cabinet Decides MADRID, February 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 9

After a sitting which lasted for five hours, the Cabinet to-day issued a statement on its policy. It will hold municipal elections at the earliest possible…

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Cessnock Golf Club Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

At the annual meeting of Cessnock Golf Club. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron. A. E. Westcott: president. C. Jones:…

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