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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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P.P. Act Delay Parliament Criticised CASINO

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 March 1934 · page 8

"The matter could be dealt with in a few hours, but Parliament seems to dilly-dally with its business. The life of the present Parliament will have…

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Federal Parliament to Assemble June 27 CANBERRA

Northern Star · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 7

The Federal Parliament will-it is expected, on June 27, fifteen days after the return to Australia of the Attorney-General…

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Federal Parliament To Re-assemble in June

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.--The Federal Parliament will re-assmble, it is expected, on June 27, about a fortnight [?] the return to Australia of the…

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Brisbane Council Elections Labour Propaganda A.L.P. and Ambulance (From our Correspondent.)

Northern Star · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 10

A small piece of vacant land owned by the Brisbane City Council and situated on Barry Parade has inspired quite a lot of heat lately and a lot…

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Labor Secures First Majority London County Council Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 3

LONDON. Thursday:--Labor has made substantial gains in the London County Council elections. Many prominent members have…

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PIMLICO P. AND C. Election of Officers Deferred

Northern Star · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 15

Mr. R. V. Lumley presided at last meeting of Pimlico Parents and Citizen?' Association. The secretary (Mr. C. Hermann) and Mr. Thompson…

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Labour Gains in County Council Elections LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 9

Labour made substantial gains in the London County Council elections. Many prominent members were defeated, including Sir Cyril Cobb, Damp…

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Took Fright Horses Injured Prominent Candidates SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 10

Taking fright while being conveyed from Melbourne to Sydney last night by the steamer Westralia, several prominent candidates…

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Busby's Flat Hall Election of Officers

Northern Star · Monday 19 March 1934 · page 8

There was a good attendance of residents at the annual meeting of the Busby's Flat Hall, held last Saturday. The president (Mr. T. S…

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Votes Bought Upper House Election Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 4

Mr. Davidson, M. L. A., addressing a meeting at Brewarrina, alleged "anything from £10 to £200" was paid for votes in the…

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Early Election Possible In Federal Sphere Strong Indications CANBERRA

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 7

The strong indications that there is little hope of preelection unity between the U.A.P. and the U.C.P. may…

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State Parliament SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 7

The State Cabinet to-day decided that Parliament should meet on Tuesday, April 10. The session will last for several months…

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State Parliament To Meet on April 10

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--The State Cabinet decided to-day that Parliament, should meet on Tuesday, April 10. The session will last several months…

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Snap Election Likely Country Party's Hostility to Government All Hope of Unity Destroyed

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday:--Although the Government at present does not contemplate holding an election before February, 1935, there is every possibility of further hostility by the Country Party when Parliament meets leading to a snap…

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Federal Parliament Meet on June 28 SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 5

The Federal Parliament will meet on June 28. Cabinet decided to-day that as the supply will end on June 30 a fresh Supply Bill, covering four…

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Federal Elections U.A.P. Secretary's Hint

Tweed Daily · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday:--Mr. H. Horsfield, General Secretary of the United Australia Party, told members of the Darlinghurst…

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On the Track Leading Candidates Work Well

Tweed Daily · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday:--Peter Pan, with J. Tyler, his customary early morning pilot on board, was responsible this morning for his best track effort…

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Intensive Campaign Begun Brisbane Municipal Elections Keen Fight

Northern Star · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 9

Though Municipal election day is six weeks off everything points to a sustained and keen campaign from now on. In fact, it is safe to say the…

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Contingent on Election Pact Unity Negotiations United Australia Party Decision SINGLETON

Northern Star · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 7

The regional convention of the United Australia Party, which opened at Singleton to-day, made the reopening of unity negotiations with the United Country Party dependent on the two parties, within three…

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Warwick Farm Candidates' Chances Reviewed Roxburgh Hot Fancy for Cup

Tweed Daily · Saturday 24 March 1934 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday:—The out Standing feature in a quiet day was the backing of Chatham, for the Doncatster. After his unplaced effort…

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