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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Seven Nominated Lake Shire Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 10

Seven, nominations have been received by the Returning Officer (Mr. T. H. Halton) to fill the vacancy in B riding of the Lake Macquarie Shire caused by…

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Burwood Miners' Lodge Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 3

At the half-yearly meeting of Burwood Miners' Lodge on Thursday night, Mr. J. Fitzpatrick presiding, sympathetic reference was made to a young…

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Socialist Gain in Japan Win Seats in the General Election London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 3

Though the returns of the general election are still incomplete, says the Tokio correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," the Socialists already hold…

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By Single Vote Woman's Win in W.A. Election Result Challenged Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 7

It is possible that the election for Subiaco, where Mrs. A. Cardell-Oliver was declared elected, will be contested in the Court of Disputed Returns…

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Socialist Victory General Elections in Japan "Coalition Government" London, February 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 8

Although the Japanese general election results are incomplete, states the correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" in Tokio, the Socialists already hold 17…

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No Fascism for Japan Opponents Win in Elections Labor Gains London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 February 1936 · page 1

The Japanese election resulted in a strong popular vote against the Fascist tendencies in the Seiyukai Party, states the…

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MR. G. A. MURDOCK Council Party Candidate Wickham By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 9

Mr. George Ascot Murdock, a contractor, of Maryville, was selected unopposed at a public meeting of citizens at the Wickham Council Chambers last night, as the…

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Milk Board Circular Question Asked in Assembly Parliament Resumes Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 7

When his attention was drawn in the Legislative Assembly to-day to pamphlets recently issued accusing the Milk Board of…

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Fascism Opposed Elections in Japan LONDON, February 23

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 8

The Tokyo correspondent of "The Times" points out that the Japanese elections have resulted in a strong popular vote against the Fascist tendencies in the…

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Newmarket Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 3

Nole the easy action of The Marne. a Newmarket Handicap candidate. The Marne is engaged at Men tone to-morrow…

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Attitude of Judge Weaver's Question in Parliament Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 7

Mr. Weaver (U.A.P., Neutral Bay), in the Legislative Assembly to-day asked the Minister of Justice (in the absence of the Attorney General):…

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Pt. Kembla Dispute Lang Moves in Parliament Premier Objects Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 7

There was a keen debate in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon as to whether the Port Kembla dispute should be…

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Mr. Somerset De Chair in Parliament Wins Ballot for Right to Submit Motion London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 1

Mr. Somerset de Chair son of the ex-Governor of New South Wales, by the luck of the Parliamentary ballot, will introduce a private member's…

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Soviet Films Propaganda in Spain Influence in Elections London, February 24

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 4

Spain is flooded with Soviet films, which represent Russia as an earthly paradise. They were largely instrumental in winning votes for the Communists, states…

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Election Reaction?

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 7

At the Japanese general election last week, the latest advices showed the Minseito Party (Liberals) to have gained 205 seats in the Diet, the…

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New Zealand Parliament Wellington (N.z.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 4

The Parliamentary session will open on March 23. The Prime Minister (Mr. M J. Savage) stated that the House would sit until the major policy measures were dealt…

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Ceylon Shooting Eight Dead; 13 Wounded Election Victor Attacked London, February 25

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1936 · page 7

Five persons were killed outright and 13 wounded—three fatally—by shots fired at Bernard Aluwihare, who had been elected as the representative of Matale in the…

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Excellent Fields At Moorefield To-morrow Goorka Should Atone in Flying Welter Many Candidates Have To Be Considered

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

One of the hardest races of the day appears to be the First Division of the Flying Welter Handicap. Many of the candidates have excellent chances but Goorka is selected to win…

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"Stay Away" Is Request Trades Hall and By-election Letter From Wickham

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 8

Wickhnm Municipal Assembly of the State Labor Party feels a little embarrassed. It apreciates the suggestions and…

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Maitland News East Maitland Eight Nominations Municipal By-election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 13

Nominations for the two vacancies in East Maitland Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. A. W. Coleman and R. A. Faunc have been…

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