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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Senator Borah Republican Preference Presidential Election New York, April 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 9

Political observers in Washington attach considerable significance to the primary elections in Wisconsin yesterday, the unofficial returns from which…

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Roosevelt May Get Nomination Again Presidential Election Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 1

The results of primary elections in connection with the nomination of candidates for the Presidential election show that President Roosevelt…

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New "Orders" For Federal Parliament a Disclosure Old Regulations Were Never Ratified CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 5

Rights and privileges of private members of the House of Representatives will be curtailed considerably if proposals now being drafted…

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Brisbane Weekly Notes the Brisbane By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1936 · page 3

The Brisbane by-election on Saturday resulted—as practically everybody expected it would—in a substantial victory for the Labour candidate, notwithstanding the…

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Lang and Tully Expulsion From Parliament Cabinet Against It Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1936 · page 5

An announcement that Cabinet had considered expelling Messrs Lang and Tulley from Parliament and had…

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Elections in France Vital Issues at Stake Left Win Forecast London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1936 · page 1

With another week in which to submit names, 3579 candidates have already been nominated to contest the 615…

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By-election for New M.L.C. Problem for Federal Labor Men Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 April 1936 · page 5

Federal A.L.P. members of the Legislative Council may be forced to declare themselves for or against unity with the State A.L.P. Caucus…

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Local Election of Official Question Raised in Seamen's Union

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 8

The view held in some quarters, that the Newcastle branch of the Seamen's Union has gone outside the constitution by electing a vigilance officer,…

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Election by Party Not Premier Picking a Cabinet U.A.P. Conference Decision Mr. Weaver's Attack Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 7

After a sweeping attack by Mr. Weaver, M.L.A. on the practice of permitting the Premier to choose his Cabinet, the…

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Conditions Favor Cabalist In Rous Handicap Doncaster Run Was Impressive Several Speedy Candidates Will Keep Him Busy

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

Despite his 11.1 Cabalist is assured of support in the Rous Handicap at Randwick to-morrow when he will meet some strong contenders. He is at his best under Highweight Welter conditions…

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Canberra Events Pending Conferences Reassembly of Parliament Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 11

With the date of the Loan Council meeting at Canberra fixed for May 18 or 19, and the Australian Agricultural Council meeting set down for the following…

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Hitler Acclaimed After Elections Overseas Pictures By Air Mail

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 8

Above: ONE of the torch-holders which will be used in the torch relay run from Olympia to Berlin. It was deigned by the sculptor, Walter Lemcke. At right: C. J. MELROSE. at the control of his…

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From Same Party Five Candidates in Rodney By-election MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 9

Counting of the postal votes for the Rodney by-election to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the death of Mr. John Allan was…

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Local Government Elections in Queensland BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 8

Local government elections were held in many parts of the State yesterday. In Mackay, there was a definite swing to Labour, and a Labour Mayor was…

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Election Record Rush For French Ballot PARIS

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

Though everything points to a straight fight between "Left", and "Right" at the French elections, a record number of candidates, 4807, has been nominated for 615 seals. MANY candidates are certain to be…

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What He Thought of Parliament Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 7

A few minutes after the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon a young man rose in the public gallery and flung a handful of torn-up paper on to the floor…

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Order Unchanged Victorian By-election MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 6

Checking of the first preferences votes in the Rodney by election resulted in minor changes. Latest figures were; W. Dunstone 3641, S. S. Mitchell 3355, E…

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French Election Record Nominations "Left Groups Unite Paris, April 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 7

A record number of candidates 4807, has been nominated for the 615 seats in the French Chamber of Deputies. This is considered surprising since everything points…

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Catholics Will Not Vote Spanish Presidential Election Madrid

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 1

The Catholic "Right Wing" Party has decided to abstain from voting at the Presidential election on April 26, alleging that there are no Guarantees…

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Legislative Council New Parliament House Notice of Motion Given Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 11

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon. Mr. D. Grant gave notice of his intention to move at the next sitting that in the opinion of the Chamber,…

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