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Politics & elections, 1935

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Eastbourne By-election London, March 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 April 1935 · page 8

The by-election for Easthourne (East Sussex) made necessary by the death of Mr. John Slater, the Conservative member, who was returned unopposed in…

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"To Gaol for Food" Unemployed at Casino Question in Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. H. Knight (Labour Hartley) asked the Deputy Premier (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) whether his attention had been…

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State Election Hamilton Electorate United Party Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 6

Preparations for the taking of the ballot for the selection of the candidate for the Hamilton electorate in the interests of the United Australia Party were made…

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Coalfields Soccer Queen Competition Kurri Candidate Leads

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 9

The Coalfields Soccer Queen competition has entered i ts eighth week and a total of 21,820 votes has been recorded…

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Agricultural Council Meeting Deferred for State Elections Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 6

Because of the pending elections in Queensland and New South Wales and the appointment of a new Ministry in Victoria, the meeting of the…

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N.Z. UNEMPLOYMENT Debate in Parliament Strangers Interject Wellington (N.z)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 7

Insistent interjections were made in the House of Representatives to-night when the unemployment question was being discussed…

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U.A.P. BALLOT Candidates' Addresses Hamilton Electorate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 13

Addressee were given by the six candidate who are contesting the pre-selection ballot of the United Australia Party for the Hamilton seat, at a large…

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The Election Window

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 6

When a Labour Government is in power and when it is about to face an election, it is usual for newspapers and politicians opposed…

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State Elections Likely to Be Held on May 11 Sydney Expectation Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 7

It was stated in Ministerial circles to-night that the Government had decided on Saturday, May 11, as the date for the New…

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Two State Elections New South Wales and Queensland Same Date Probable Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 8

The date for the State elections has not yet been decided, but the feeling in Government circles is in favor of bringing it…

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To Adjourn Victorian Parliament Ex-ministers Angry Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 9

Despite strong opposition from the United Australia Party members, the Legislative Assembly to-day agreed to the request of the Premier Mr. A. A…

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Address to the King Declaration of Loyalty Fed. Parliament Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 10

The House of Representatives this afternoon passed a loyal address to be read at the Silver Jubilee of the King…

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King's Jubilee Loyal Message from N.S.W. Parliament SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 6

The Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) gave notice in the Legislative Assembly to-day that to-morrow he would move that a message be sent from both Houses…

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Gold Mining Report to Parliament "Grossly Inaccurate" Arnhem Land Company's Claims CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 7

Disturbing references to the operations of the Arnhem Land Gold Development Co., which was criticised in the House of Representatives: recently by Mr. M…

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Nearing End of Session Parliament Till Dawn Assembly Passes Big Bills Company Exposure Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 11

Pungent criticism of the operations of the McArthur Trust Companies was delivered in the Legislative Assembly…

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Mayor of Chicago Democrats' Candidate Wins Record Landslide Majority Chicago, April 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 8

Democrats scored a landslide victory In the Mayoralty election to-day, returning the incumbent, Mr. Edward J. Kelly, by a majority of approximately 800,000 votes…

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Ready for Elections Common Policy by Two Parties U.a.p.-u.c.p. Pact Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 April 1935 · page 9

All parties are prepared for the elections on May 11. On both the Government and Labor side there has already been a certain amount…

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General Booth at Canberra Parliament House Luncheon Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 7

Accompanied by the Army Chief Secretary, the head of the Salvation Army (General Evangeline Booth) was to-day entertained by the Federal…

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Drawing Pensions Soldiers Not in Need Questions in Parliament Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 13

In the House of Representatives to-day the Minister for Repatriation (Mr. W. M. Hughes) expressed sympathy with a request by Mr. H. P. Lazzarini (State…

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Jubilee Address Congratulations to King British Parliament (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, April 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 14

The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald), in the House of Commons to-day, announced that the Government proposed, on May 8, to move an address of…

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