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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

1,178 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 59

Expulsion Threats Federal Labor Members East Sydney By-election Sensational Developments Likely Theodore's Predicament

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The Federal Executive of the A.L.P. to-day took a definite stand in opposition to the State A.L.P. regarding the East Sydney by-election The Federal body decided that if the Labor candidate (Aid. Ward) speaks…

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Campaign Opened East Sydney By-Election Nationalists' Policy

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.-- Unless we can at once remove the widespread fear that as a nation, we are going to default and crash, a…

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Victorian Parliament Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

The leader of the State Parliamentary Opposition (Sir Stanley Argyle) says the party desires that Parliament should meet immediately and that the…

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In Parliament. Facts and Fancies

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

Mr. Flanagan: The bonus system involves an excessive waste of material, and I crave indulgence of hon. members whilst I point out some of…

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Involved Position Clarity Before Parliament Meets

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday:--The involved financial situation in which the Government finds itself at the present time will, it is hoped, be clearly…

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Record Gallops V.A.T.C. Candidates MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

Good performances were registered by several candidates engaged in the V.A.T.C. events at Caulfield this morning. Greenline set a track…

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Disorder in Parliament. Protest Against Lang's Repudiation Proposals

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 6

Disorderly scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, when Mr A. A. Reid (Manly) referred to newspaper reports of the meeting…

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East Sydney Election State A.L.P.'s Ultimatum to Federal Members Must Take Platform

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--The A.L.P. Executive decided to-night to call upon every Labor member, Federal and State, to take the platform in support of Ald. Ward, the endorsed Labor candidate for East Sydney, and who advocates the…

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Shire Election Mr. E. D. Cox Unopposed

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

The election of Mr. E. D. Cox, farmer, Byrrill Creek, to the vacancy in B. riding, Tweed Shire Council, caused by the resignation…

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Clarence Seat. Eight Candidates

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

Nominations closed yesterday for the Clarence seat, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. A. J. Pollack. The poll will be taken on March 7. The…

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Richmond Seat. Electoral Council Meeting. Might Be Several Candidates

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 6

Mr. R. F. H. Green, M.H.R., and Col. E. J. Munro (State secretary of the Country Party) attended a meeting of the Richmond Electoral Council,…

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Eariy Elections Spanish Cabinet Acts MADRID

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

Following a five hours' sitting Cabinet issued a statement on its policy. It was decided to hold municipal elections at the earliest possible…

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Clarence By-election

Northern Star · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

Eight candidates are nominated for the Clarence by-election for the Legislative Assembly. The endorsed Country party candidates are: Alfred Stephen…

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Clarence By-election

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

Eight candidates are nominated for the Clarence by-election for the Legislative Assembly. The endorsed Country Party candidates are: Alfred…

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School of Arts. Election of Trustee

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

A special meeting of members of Kyogle School of Arts was held last night for the purpose of electing a trustee in the place of Mr. James…

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Federal Elections Mr. Lang a Candidate SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 9

It was reported in political circles to-day that Mr. Lang may be a candidate at the next Federal elections in the event of Labour winning the…

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P. and C. Association the Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Casino Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the Intermediate High School, on Monday evening. Mr. P. C. Beer…

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Close to Federal Election Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 8

Speaking at a Nationalist rally at Oakleigh last night Mr. Gullett, M.P., said they were fairly close to a double dissolution or a general election. On…

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The Turf V.R.C. CANDIDATES Ranworth's Record MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

Fog considerably hampered the semifinal gallops for Newmarket at Caulfield this morning. In most instances it was only possible to clock the horses…

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Farmers' Parliament P.P.U. District Council Annual Meeting Discussions at Lismore

Northern Star · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 8

Eighty-eight delegates, representing 61 branches, attended the annual meeting of the Richmond District Council of the Primary Producers' Union held yesterday in the Apollo Hall, Lismore. Embracing a wide range of subjects of importance…

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