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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

1,178 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 59

Property Values Drawn Game 25 Per Cent Cut Urged. Question in Parliament Premier Unsympathetic Third Test South Africa Versus M.C.C. Taylor Saves Side

Tweed Daily · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday:--In the Legislative Assembly today, the Premier (Mr. Lang) said he had obtained from the Valuer-General DURBAN, Tuesday:--Muggy weather prevailed for the last days of the Third Test, Which ended in a draw. Wyatt and Hammond obviously…

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Brisbane Notes (From Our Correspondent). No Five Years Parliament

Northern Star · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 10

An announcement last week indicated that whatever idea there might have been, of extending the life of the present Parliament to five years, it has…

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State Parliament. Western Lands Amending Bill "Will Ruin Many People" Opposition's Attack

Tweed Daily · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--In moving for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Western Lands Act, the Minister for Lands (Mr. Tully), in the Legislative…

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Insult to Parliament. Theodore and Mungana Case

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 2

PERTH, Friday.--Mr. Gregory, M.P., referring to the Mungana case, said that until it was cleared up, or until Mr. Theodore could show that there…

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Mungana Case . "Insult to Parliament"

Tweed Daily · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.-- In an interview at Perth, Mr. Gregory, M. P., referring to the Mungana case, said that until [?] was cleared up, or until Mr. Theodor…

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" Stigma on Parliament" Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 9

The deputy leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr. Gullett) commenting on Mr. Theodore's reinstatement said the Scullin Government had broken…

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Property Values Mr. Budd Seeks Reduction Question in Parliament

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesdays--In the Legislative Assembly to,day, Mr. A. E. Budd (C.P.) asked the Premier (Mr. Lang) whether, in view…

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Exam. Results Leaving Certificate Successful Candidates Murwillumbah List

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 3

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Government House May House Parliament Drastic Changes Forecast

Tweed Daily · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--Replying to a deputation to-day, the Minister fo Works (Mr. Davidson) forecast drastic reorganisation of the Government…

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State Parliament Unemployed Relief Questions in Assembly Government Policy Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly today Mr. Sanders invited the Premier to make a statement concerning the Government's schemes to…

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Federal Cabinet Billing Vacancies Likely Candidates CANBERRA

Northern Star · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

The question of reconstructing the Federal Cabinet in the event of Mr. Lyons resigning in sympathy with Mr. Fenton, has…

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The Leaving Honours Candidates SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

The following candidates gained honours in the leaving certificate examination. The numbers signify order of merit: English, Kelvin…

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Labor Council Brawl Election of Officers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.-- The result of the ballot for the election officers of the Trades and Labour Council was: President, Mr. J. Stewart; secretary,…

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South Africa Opening of Parliament CAPETOWN

Northern Star · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 5

The Governor-General, the Earl of Clarendon, opened Parliament with the usual ceremony. In his speech, he dealt with the…

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Not a Candidate Mr. McGrath and Cabinet

Tweed Daily · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 3

MELBOURNE Sunday:-- Mr. McGrath, deputy Speaker of the House of Representatves, denies the report that he is a candidate for one of the…

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What Result? Election Influence Examined

Tweed Daily · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 3

There already is considerable conjecture as to what the result of the Parkes by-election will be. Some moderate Labor supporters profess to…

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Not a Candidate Objection to Theodore MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

Mr. McGrath, deputy Speaker in the House representatives, denies the report that he is a candidate for one of the vacancies caused by the…

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Late A. J. Pollack. References in Parliament. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 2

Eulogistic references to the late Mr. A. J. Pollack were made in the Legislative Assembly to-day before the House adjourned till to-morrow…

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"Voice of Australia" Mr. Gullett on Parkes Election

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.-- Mr. Gullett, M.P., says the voice of the Parkes election may be taken as the voice of Australia, and adds: "If the Scuilin…

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Parkes Election Theodore "Taboo" Double Dissolution Looms? Sen. Newlands Views

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.-- Senator New lands (Nat.), of South Australia, who arrived in Sydney to-day, said that from the result of Saturday's by…

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