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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

1,261 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 64

Newcastle A.l.p. Meeting Annual Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Newcastle branch of the A.L.P. will be held to-night, when the election of officers for the ensuing…

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Hamilton By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 3

Sir,—I wish to congratulate the "Newcastle Morning Herald" on its article dealing with the Hamilton by-election, especially the portion dealing with the…

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Paris Calm Again Doumergue Met Parliament Vote of Confidence Paris

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 1

"I am not Premier for the sake of ambition," said M. Doumergue, in the Chamber of Deputies to-day…

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Not Candidate Federal Labour Leadership Premier of Queensland Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

Referring to-day to suggestions that he might submit his: name as leader of the Federal Labour party, the Premier of Queensland (Mr. W. Forgan Smith) said…

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Hamilton Election Campaign to Open To-night Political Visitors

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

First shots in the Lan[?] Labor and U.A.P. by-election[?] for the Hamilton [?] will be [?]rad to-night. "[?]…

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Brisbane Weekly Notes Municipal Election Sidelights

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 13

Both political organisations are getting busy in readiness for the municipal elections at the end of April. Both have called for nominations, and both are…

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Late Mr. H. J. CONNELL Tributes in Election Speeches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 8

Ald. G. R. Skelton, who opposed Mr. H. J. Connell, M.L.A., at, the general election in 1932, in opening his campaign last night for the by-election paid a…

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Hamilton By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 7

Sir,—In reply to Mr. T. T. Glanville, I am glad to say that at last a man has arisen amongst us with a colossal mind— capable of grasping the meaning of the…

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Hamilton By-election Campaign Street Meetings Mr. Skelton's Address Support for Government Trams and 'Bus Question

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 10

The selected candidate of the United Australia Party (Mr. G. R. Skelton) opened his campaign in Hamilton last night, when he addressed the electors from the…

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Rapid-fire Campaign Opens in Hamilton Candidates Have Busy Time Only a Week Before the Polls Meetings Crowded

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 4

With only a week to go before the polls, the A.L.P. and U.A.P. candidates in the Hamilton by-election, opened…

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Lowestoft By-election National-Conservative Win LONDON, February 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 8

The Lowestoft by-election resulted—P. C. Loftus (National-Conservative), 15,912; Rev. R. Sorensen (Labour), 13.002; W. Smith (Independent Liberal). 3304…

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By-election at Hamilton Mr. Lang to Speak To-morrow Intensive Campaign

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 8

The intensive campaigns waged on behalf of the rival candidates for the Hamilton by-election will reach its climax on Friday night--election…

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Rugby League Elections Opponents for All Positions President to Retire

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 5

Extraordinary interest attaches to the election of officers of the Newcastle Rugby League for 1934…

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Hamilton By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 5

Sir,—The leading article of February 12 stated: "And it would not be surprising if workers who have become sick unto death of the competition between Labour…

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Hamilton Election Interest in Contest Last Night's Meetings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 8

The best use is being made of the time at their disposal by the three active candidates in the Hamilton by-election. Between them, they had eight meetings…

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Lang at Hamilton By-election Campaign Mr. Skelton's Meetings

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 7

Further shots in the Hamilton by-election campaign will be fired to-night, the speakers on the Labor side including the leader of…

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Cool Taxi-driver Collision Stopped Bandits Praised in Parliament London, February 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 7

The public-spirited action of a London taxi-driver, William Tyrrell, who deliberately drove his cab into a large saloon car, in which three bandits who had…

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MR. J. T. LANG Speaks in By-Election Campaign Enthusiasm at Hamilton Allegations of Tax Cuts to Wealthy Employers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 7

The Leader of the State Labour Party (Mr. J. T. Lang) spoke in Hamilton last night in support of the candidature of Mr. W. E. Brennan, the A.L.P. nominee for the vacancy which is to be filled on Saturday…

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By-election Ald. Skelton Busy Many Meetings Last Night Relief Work: Oil From Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 8

Ald. G. R. Skelton, the United Australia Party candidate for Hamilton, held meetings last night at Junction, Merewether, and Adamstown. Mr. Skelton…

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Hamilton By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 5

Sir,—The "Newcastle Morning Herald" published a letter from me in Wednesday's issue. Since then many persons have asked me what I meant. Others…

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