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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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For School Purposes Federal Parliament House Melbourne Building

Northern Star · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 3

Federal Government House, which has reverted to the State, and which until recently was the centre of Melbourne's social life, is to become at…

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Parkes by Election Labor Candidate Selected

Tweed Daily · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Mr. J. M. Martin has been selected to contest the Parkes Federal seat in the Labor interests. The runner-up was Mr…

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Parkes By-election Labour's Candidate SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 5

Mr. J. M. Martin has been selected to contest Parkes Federal seat in the Labour interest. The runner-up was Mr. Falkingham, assistant secretary of the…

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Brisbane Council Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 4

The indications are that there will be several parties In the field for the Brisbane City Council election campaign, including teams from the…

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Labor Feud Early Federal Election Probable

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 1

Fears are held in Labor circles that the result of the intrigue that is being carried out against the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) and other members of…

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Federal Elections Trades Hall Move Metropolitan Seats SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 7

If a double dissolution takes place in the Federal sphere next year it is likely that a determined attempt will be made by the militants at the…

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Parkes By-election

Northern Star · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 6

Experience has shown that when a Federal by-election is held there are always some electors enrolled in the division where the election is being…

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Parkes By-election

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

The following dates have been fixed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in connection with the by-election for the Commonwealth…

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Parkes By-election

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 4

Voting at the Parkes By-election will be compulsory; penalty for failure, without good and sufficient excuse, not exceeding two pounds…

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Parkes Bye-Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

Experience has shown that when a Federal by-election is held there are always some electors enrolled in the division where the election is being held…

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Jeck Garden for Parliament Lang's Silent Partner. New Labor Party Move

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

A new political move may carry Mr, Jock Garden into the State Parliament early this year. For some, time, Mr. Garden, leader…

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Municipal Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

very soon interest is certain to quicken in the municipal elections, to be decided in May next. For the first time since Greater Brisbane came into…

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Writ Issued Parkes By-election Polling January 31

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Thursday:--The Speaker of the House of Representatives (Mr. N. J. O. Makin) to-day signed the writ for the Parkes by-election,…

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Parkes Election. Labor Split Likely. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

Serious differences have arisen within the Labour Party concerning the policy to be advocated by sneakers in the Parkes…

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May Wreck Labor Parkes By-election Fight Inflation Issue Raised Serious Split Within Party

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday:--Serious differences have arisen within the Labor Party concerning the policy to be advocated by speakers in the Parkes by-election. While the A.L.P. executive has officially declared in favor of inflation, and its…

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Parkes Election. Postpones Labor Party's Row

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--Efforts are now being made to postpone the discussion of the Federal Labor Party's internal troubles until after the Parkes…

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Political Crisis Early Trial of Strength Parkes By-election Policy. Militants Demand Inflation Issue

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday:--A trial of strength between the moderate and militant sections of the Federal Ministry will take place within the next few days. A conference between N.S.W. Federal Labor members,…

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An Ultimatum By-Election Policy Speech Will Scullin Accept?

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday:--It was to-night that when Mr. Scullin reaches Sydney on Thursday he Will be handed a policy speech…

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Scullin for Parkes? Candidate's Statement. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. J. M. Martin, selected Labor candidate for Parkes, referring to the somewhat conflicting reports in the morning papers as to what actually…

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Spain's General Election Madeid

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 5

The general elections have been fixed for March 1. It is proposed to raise martial law as soon as convenient, but it is announced that at the…

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