Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

826 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 42

Hamilton Only A.F.A. Candidate Ald. O'neill to Stand

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 4

At a meeting of the All for Australia League committees of the Newcastle division, it was resolved that only Hamilton seat would be contested by the League…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"Won War and Will Win Election"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 5

"We won the war for you in 1914-18. We will win the election for Lang in 1932." Printed in huge letters in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Hamilton Ratepayers Meet To-night to Select Candidate to Support

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 May 1932 · page 5

Opinion is divided among members of the Hamilton Ratepayers' Association on the question of which candidate they will support, but it…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Polling Places

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 1

The quiet scene at the Newcastle Court-house, when the nominations of the six candidates for the City seat were announced, was in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"IRREGULARITIES" N. Australia Commission Charges in Parliament Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 8

In the louse of Representatives to-day, the Minister for the Interior (Mr. Parkhill) referred to charges made in the House on March 10 by Mr. Nelson,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Oil From Coal Lyon Brothers' Process Reference in Parliament Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 6

Another plea that the Government should make a grant to the Lyon bothers, of Wallsend, to enable them to develop their process for the extraction of fuel…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Elections District Campaign Innumerable Meetings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 8

To-morrow the election campaign will begin in earnest in Newcastle, and on Friday night teams of speakers will address meetings in all parts of the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

State Homes Electioneering Banned Minister's Instructions Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 7

The Minister for Works and Health (Mr. R. W. D. Weaver) has issued instructions in connection with the forthcoming elections to officers in charge of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Election Rolls Ready To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 1

The Electoral Registrar (Mr. Burton) announced in Newcastle to-day that the subdivisional rolls for the elections in this district…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Six Candidates to Contest Newcastle Seat Last-minute Rush To-day Bitter Battle Expected Some Surprises in Local Nominations Women in the Field

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 1

Six candidates, including Mr. Connolly, the Mayor (Ald. Parker) and two women, are contesting the Newcastle City seat at the State elections. Competition is keen also in the other two local…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Four Candidates at Waratah

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 1

Apart from the returning officer, there were only two persons present at the old Waratah Town Hall to-day when nominations for the State…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Polling Places

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 7

Polling places are:— Waratah electorate, Lambton subdivision: Jesmond, Lambton, Lambton-road, New Lambton, Showground,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Withdrawal Urged Federal A.L.P. Candidates Tasmanian Resolution Hobart

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 8

The State Labour party to-day adopted the following resolution—"That the Tasmanian Parliamentary Labour Party views with grave concern the authority…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Maitland District West Maitland. Maitland Seat Four Nominated Candidates' Hopes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 9

The official nominations of candidates for the Maitland electorate was announced at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday, at noon, by the Returning Officer…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Many Candidates Newcastle Electorates List of Nominations Campaign Begins To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 6

With six candidates, representing every shade of political opinion from extremist to conservative, contesting the Newcastle seat, five candidates contenting the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Four Royal Commissions Before Elections Tin Hares, Mr. Goode. and Fruit Machines Stevens Makes Swift Move New Guard Conspiracy Allegations Four Judges to Sit Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 1

Four Royal Commissions are to be appointed forthwith to inquire into matters into which the Lang administration refused to grant an investigation…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

State Elections (Continued from Page 1) Mayor's Campaign Opens To-night Policy Announcement at Town Hall Mr. Bruxner to Speak

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 7

The Major of Newcastle (Aid. Parker), who is contesting the Newcastle seat as a United Party candidate, will…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Hopeful of Debt Revision AFTER U.S. Election Germany Can't Pay Britain Plight Is Realised London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 9

Despite Great Britain's arrangements to repay America, there is a growing belief that events after…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Mr. Riordan Parliament's Entertainer the Tobacco Debate Dr. Page as an Acrobat CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 16

One of the comparatively few members of the House of Representatives who is always sure of an audience is Mr. Riordan, the big, burly member for Kennedy, North…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Transport Issue State Election Fight 'Busman Outspoken

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 10

Describing the problem of New South Wales transport as a vital election issue, the President of the Newcastle Motor 'Bus Owners' Association (Mr. A. L…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →