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Politics & elections, 1932

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Irish Free State Election Polling Heavy Everywhere Close Contests

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 3

DUBLIN, Thursday:--The poll everywhere was heavy and proportional representation has hampered the counting. The contests were close…

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Councils Protest Political Influence in Municipal Election Choice of Alderman

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Criticism of political influence in the choice of Shire, or Municipal nominees against the wishes of the council concerned was made at the meetings…

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Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

The following resolution respecting school-teachers presiding at Shire elections was submitted by Uki P.P.U. Branch to Tweed Shire Councils…

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Irish Elections Government Threatened London

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

The position of the Government party is being seriously threatened in the Irish elections When the count ceased this morning the position was;…

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Take Three Days Counting of Votes the Irish Elections Dublin

Northern Star · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 7

Owing to the record poll the counting of the votes in the Irish elections is likely to extend over three days. Some constituencies polled ninety per…

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Federal Parliament Opened on Wednesday. Budgets Must Be Balanced

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 6

The thirteenth Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened at Canberra, by the Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs). The galleries were crowded…

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Drift Means Disaster . Latham's Speech Financial Agreement Bill Federal Parliament

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 5

CANBERRA, Friday:--To-day's sitting of the House of Representatives was very short, owing to the fact that after…

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Cosgrave Regime Ended? Irish Free State Election State of Parties

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 4

DUBLIN, Friday:--One apparent certainty at the present stage is that the Cosgrave regime has ended. Everyone is praying fervently, rather than…

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Brisbane Notes (From our Correspondent.) Election Date

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 6

A few weeks ago there was a feeling in certain political circles in the city there there was a possibility, and even a probability, of an early…

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Polling Places

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 4

The chief Federal Electoral Officer notifies that it is proposed to recommend the abolition of Chilcott's Grass polling place within the division…

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Questions in Parliament CANBERRA

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 8

In the House of Representatives on Friday the Postmaster-General (Mr. Fenton) informed Mr. Gabb (Angas) that there was no hope of securing a…

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State Election. Forecast for About June

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.--political circles it is forecast an election will be held about June…

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Irish Elections Close Finish Certain State of the Parties London

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 9

Present indications point to a close finish in the Irish elections. A change of Government is ot certain, though D[?] Valora and his party may be the…

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No Clear Majority Irish Election Mr. De Valera's Position DUBLIN

Northern Star · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 6

It is now clear that the Fianna Fail, though the largest party in the Dail, cannot obtain a clear majority. Mr. De Valera, if he forms a Government, must…

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Parliament Guarded Opening Proceedings Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

A strong guard was placed over all entrances to Parliament House this morning to prevent any demonstration. For the first time in the history…

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State Parliament Re-opens To-day Vole of Censure Expected Pending Legislation

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--The State Parliament will re-open to-morrow. The abolition of Pastures Protection Boards is provided for under…

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Irish Elections Labor's Balance of Power. Dublin

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

The Labor party, which holds the balance of power, has announced it will put the Cosgrove Government out, and put de Valera in a position…

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Polling Clerks Preference to Returned Soldiers

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 5

The matter of preference to returned soldiers in the appointment of polling clerks at election time was the subject of a motion by the Tyalgum…

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State Parliament. Adjournment Till After Easter ?

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--A rumour is current in political circles that Mr. Lang may shortly try to obtain supply until the end of March…

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Try to Get Supply Then Adjourn Parliament. Rumors Regarding Mr. Lang's Plans

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--It is reported in political circles that Mr. Lang may shortly try to obtain supply up till the end of March and adjourn Parliament…

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