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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

178 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 9

Aspirant's Contention Parliament Lunatic Asylum SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

Mr. H. H. Mason, K.C., one of the two Independent U.A.P. candidates for the Woollohra by-election, addressing a crowded meeting in the…

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Musical and Dramatic Society. Election of Officers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

Mr. W. Stewart presided at the meeting of the Moree Musical and Dramatic Society, held, at the School of Arts on Tuesday night, the attendance…

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Musical and Dramatic Society. Election of Officers. Enthusiastic Meeting of Supporters

North West Champion · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 3

Judging by the enthusiasm shown at the meeting of the Moree Musical and Dramatic Society at the School of Arts on…

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Closer Settlement. Mr. W. J. Scully's Remarks in Federal Parliament. Canberra, June 19

North West Champion · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on Friday last, Mr. W. J. Scully, Member for Gwydir, made the question of Closer Settlement the feature of his…

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Federal Parliament in Session

North West Champion · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 2

"The leaders of the Federal Labour Party, Messrs Curtin and Beasley, failed to produce the usual 'Censure Motion' this session, and contended…

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Woollahra By-election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1937 · page 2

Counting in the Woollahra by-election was concluded yesterday, the final figures giving Mr. H. H. Mason. K.C., one of the independent U.A.P…

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Seamen to Affiliate With Trade Union To Strengthen Election Prospects SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 1

Seamen who broke away from the Australian Labour Party 12 yearn ago have decided to rejoin that organisation and to co-operate with the…

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Irish Elections

North West Champion · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 4

Final election returns show that Mr. De Valera has been stalemated and he must decide whether to seek an alliance…

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Election of P. and A. COMMITTEE

North West Champion · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 4

Nominations for the Committee of the Moree P and A. Society must reach the Secretary (Mr. A. U. Ezzy) by 12 noon on Monday, 12th inst…

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Another By-election

North West Champion · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 4

The extraordinary short political run of Sir Philip Goldfinch necessitating a by-election, the question is asked whether the United Australia…

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Country Party Conference Preparing for Election Candidates Chosen

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 1

"More than forty delegates and Parliamentarians from the various States met in Conference in Melbourne on Friday and Saturday…

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Federal Elections— October 23

North West Champion · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 3

Although the date of the Federal elections will not be fixed until the Cabinet has met in Sydney to-morrow, it is expected that polling day will be…

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Gwydir Electoral Council Select Candidate for Federal Elections Intense Organisation Planned

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 2

THE Gwydir Electoral Council sat in conference at Narrabri on Friday for the purpose of endorsing candidates to contest the Gwydir seat at the forthcoming Federal elections…

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Labour and the Federal Elections

North West Champion · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 4

Labour leaders throughout Australia are hoping that the people will forget the reasons why Labour was turned out of office in the Federal sphere in 1931…

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State Parliament Opens

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 2

The New South Wales State Parliament, which has been in recess since Christmas, was opened on Wednesday. August 4. by Lord Wakehurst the new…

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Parliament's New Broom

North West Champion · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 1

The Speaker of a Parliament does far more than sit in the chair and tell members "where they get off," as a colloquialism of the moment has it. This…

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Gwabegar Prepares Shire Elections

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1937 · page 6

Great interest is being taken in the preliminary work in connection with the nomination of, a Gwabegar candidate for the coming Namoi…

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40-Hour Week An Election Platform? SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 1

Meetings were arranged by the Australian Councils of Trades Unions held, in all capital cities of the Commonwealth yesterday to…

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Federal Election in Sight

North West Champion · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 2

Elections are very much in the air. The Victorian Government, jumping at a chance to secure a tactical victory, took advantage of a refusal by the Upper House to accept certain reform measures, and secured a dissolution. The election will take place on October 2, just three weeks…

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"Selling Votes" Candidates Warned MELBOURNE

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 1

Candidates in the Victorian general elections have been officially warned they must not supply electors with free entertainment, free drinks, or…

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