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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Clarence By-election Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 4

A. by-election for the State electorate of Clarence, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. Pollock, will be held on March 7…

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Chicago's Way Mayoralty Campaign at Libel Stage Rival Candidates CHICAGO

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 5

The, picturesque mayoralty campaign of the principal candidates, Mayor Thompson and Judge Lyle, reached the libel…

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In Parliament. Quips and Fancies

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 7

Mr. Bate: Is the Minister for Railways aware that the railway refreshment rooms are charging 4d. a glass for milk, for which 1 a, gallon is…

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Polling Places

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 6

The returning officer for Richmond Federal division advises that a polling place for Commonwealth purposes has been appointed at Findon Creek,…

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Abolition of State Parliament. Kyogle Councillors' Opinion

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

At the meeting of the Kyogle Shire Council, after discussing a communication from the All-Australian New States League, Sydney, councillors…

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Local and General Clarence By-election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 2

A by-election for the State electorate of Clarence, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. A. J. Pollack, will be held on March 7…

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Clarence By-election Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 7

The friends of Mr. Thorby, ex-Minister for Agriculture, are endeavouring to induce him to contest Clarence by-election in Country Party interests…

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East Sydney By-election Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 7

Mr. T. Falkingham, vice-president of the Boilermakers' Society, and one of the N.S.W. delegates to the Federal Executive of the A.L.P., states he will…

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Election Issue Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 6

The A.L.P. executive decided tonight to make Mr. Lang's financial policy the paramount issue at the East Sydney election to be held next month…

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Polling Places

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

The Returning Officer for Richmond Federal Division advises that a polling place for Commonwealth purposes has been appointed at Findon,…

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In Parliament. Quips and Fancies

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 6

Mr. A. E. Reid: I know that a lot of you will not get out while you can draw £700 a year here, and if you did get out you could not get another…

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Nationalise Banking Party Instruction to Scullin East Sydney By-election Campaign State Executive Adopts Lang's Policy Prime Minister Cast Aside

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 4

The political and financial situation grows still more complex, with Sydney the amphitheatre of wrangling within the Labor Party. Fresh from the Premiers' Conference at canberra,…

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"Very Illuminating" Parliament Does Not Govern

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday:--The Premier of West Australia (Sir James Mitchell), referring to the position which has arisen as a result of the…

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The Issue Monarchy v. Republic Spain's Troubles Parliament to Decide MADRID

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 9

Yielding to the unanimous demand of monarchial and political leaders, King Alfonso agreed to the election cf a constitutional…

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No Reduction Pensions and Salaries Cabinet's Decision Premiers' Agreement Broken East Sydney Election Mr. Beasley May Be Asked to Resign

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--Cabinet discussed the financial position for six hours to-day, but the only point on which unanimity was reached was that there must be no reduction in pensions ad salaries. Therefore, Cabinet will give no lead…

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Labor Militants. Looking for Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- Prominent delegates to the A.C.T.U. Conference said last night that approximately 90 per cent. of the members attending stood…

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"Pack of Savages." Labor Candidate's Ejectment

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- Mr. E. Ward, Labor candidate in the forthcoming East Sydney by-election, who was ejected from the platform at the Town…

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Labour Split By-election Policy A.C.T.U. Support Lang SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 9

Prominent delegates to the A.C.T.U. conference said last night that approximately 90 per cent. of the members attending stood solidly behind…

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Country Party Richmond Council Many Candidates?

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 8

Col. E.J. Munro and Mr. R. F. H. Green, M.H.R., attended a meeting of the Richmond Electoral Council held in Lismore yesterday when officers were…

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Country Party Richmond Electoral Council Many Candidates?

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

Col E. J. Munro and Mr. R. F. H. Green, M.H.R., attended a meeting of the Richmond. Electoral Council held in Lismore on Tuesday, when officers…

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