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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

1,261 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 64

England's Search for a Test Captain Some Likely Candidates Comments on Exit of Jardine London Press Regrets London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 April 1934 · page 1

Jardine's successor as England's Test captain is not likely to be appointed for some weeks, says the "Daily Mail."…

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Social Jottings For Queen Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 April 1934 · page 3

A novelty evening was held at the home of the Misses D. and B. Must, Oliver-street, Hamilton, to further the candidature of Miss D. Must, the…

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Parliament to Rise Early Federal Members and the Prince Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 April 1934 · page 7

Preliminary work has been started on the estimates for the forthcoming financial year, and it is expected that the Budget…

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Labour Unity Mean Early Election a Victorian Fear Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 7

The suggestion was advanced by leaders of the Victorian Labour movement to-day that if unity were achieved the United Australia party would precipitate a…

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Federal Budget Presentation in August General Elections Expected About March CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 7

The Commonwealth Budget will not be presented to Parliament before the middle of August, according to the Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons), who said…

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Parliament to Meet on April 24 SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 9

The Executive Council to-day approved of a proclamation calling Parliament together for the despatch of business on April 24…

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Parliament Prorogued

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

A proclamation was issued yesterday proroguing the State Parliament until April 24…

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Council Election Ballot Juggling Alleged Victorian Case Begins Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 10

Ballot juggling was alleged in the County Court to-day, when Judge Macindo, sitting as referee, began the hearing of evidence on the re-election of Cr. Dan…

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Gala Committee Election of Officers To-night

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 7

To-night's meeting of the Newcastle District Combined Friendly Societies' Gala Committee promises to be one of the most important since its inception…

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Good Words for Examiners Sir Henry Hadow's Experience Desire to Pass Candidates London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 4

The conference of Educational Associations was continued at University College, Gower-street. Sir Henry Hadow, a former…

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Funds Growing in Special Appeal £740 in at Hospital Queen Candidates Are Busy Community Concert

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 3

Augmented by ''The Newcastle Sun's" second instalment of £100 from the "Write a Title"…

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W.A. SECESSION Discussion in Parliament PERTH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 6

So that the joint committee's report on secession can be brought properly before Parliament, an Enabling Bill will probably be introduced when Parliament…

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Newcastle Friendly Societies Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 8

One of the largest and representative gatherings of Friendly Society delegates discussed future activities in the Newcastle district at the…

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Early Election? C.P. and U.A.P. Pact Preventing Labour Victory Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 8

Prompted by chaos in the Labour movement and the activities of Mr. J. T. Lang, which would compel the Country party to collaborate with the United Australia…

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Hamilton A.l.p. Meeting Municipal Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 7

The question of organising for the triennial municipal elections, to be held in December next, was discussed at a meeting of the…

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Federal Government Is Prepared For Rush Election U.A.P. Opinions Divided No Fears of Country Party Action Taking Advantage of Labor Disunity? Need for Haste Discounted Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 7

Though at the moment the Government has no intention of going to the country before next year, all the machinery is in readiness for a rush election if the necessity arises. Opinion in U.A.P. circles is divided as to the benefit of a…

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Federal Election "Queensland is Ready" Opinion of Premier Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 7

Referring to the suggestion that there should be a general Federal election before the visit of Prince George, the Premier of Queensland (Mr. W. Forgan Smith) said…

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Poll Was Lively Elections in Montreal 153 Arrested Montreal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 1

One hundred and fifty-three persons were arrested yesterday during the municipal elections, which resulted…

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Tasmanian Elections 80 Candidates for 30 Seats HOBART

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 8

Considerable interest is being taken in the forthcoming State elections, and all parties are making strenuous efforts to gain the support of the electors. There…

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Federal Election Cabinet Divided on Date Probably in March Backing for Mr. Lyons CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 7

Opinion is divided in the Federal Cabinet on the question of fixing the date for the next general election, but it may be stated definitely that the Prime…

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