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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

934 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 47

By-election on Anzac Day Returned Soldiers' League May Seek Injunction SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 1
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The suggestion has been made to the Returned Soldiers Leaguetht it should take stops to secure an injunction to prevent the Annandale…

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Yanco's Candidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

Mr. Neil Steen is the nominee of Yanco for the Popular Man Competition. An earnest endeavor was made to induce Mr. Dave Dooley to…

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Annandale By-election Woman Candidate Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 3

Miss M. M. Simpson has agreed to contest the Annandale by-election against the former member, Mr Stuart-Robertson (Labor), who resigned as…

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Federal Election Senate Rejects the Fiduciary Notes Bill

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

The Bill for the Fiduciary notes issue of £18,000,000 was thrown out by the Senate yesterday afternoon on the second reading, by 21 votes to 6. The voting was purely on party lines. Mr. Scullin later announced in the House of Representatives,…

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Minister for Customs Outburst by Mr. Lazzarini Mr. Forde's Reply in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 3

Charges made against the Minister for Custome in a letter by Mr. Lazzarini, M.H.R., published recently in Sydney under the heading of "Ugly…

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Election Soon Double Dissolution Probable Consolidation of Opposition Forces Conference in Sydney CANBERRA

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 1

FOLLOWING the consolidation of the Opposition forces, the new leader (Mr. Lyons) will bend his energies to forcing the Government to go…

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Early Election Forecast Double Dissolution Probable Mr. Lyons' Determination Consolidation of Opposition Forces Conference in Sydney CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 2

Following the consolidation of the Opposition forces, the new leader (Mr. Lyons) will bend his energies to forcing the Government to go to the country. Mr. Latham, Mr. Lyons, and Dr. Earle Page are agreed…

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Senate Throws Out Fiduciary Issue Bill Double Dissolution Coming Sudden Vote August Election?

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 5

The bill for the Fiduciary notes issue of £18,000,000 was thrown out by the Senate on Friday afternoon on the second reading, by 21 votes…

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Wagga Hospital Queen Competition Further Candidates Sought No Defined Boundaries

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

A public meeting to discuss the queen competition in aid of the funds of the Wagga District Hospital was held in the Town Hall last night…

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Lang Plan Candidates in Victoria Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

It was reported to-day that the Lang faction may carry the fight against the Federal Government into Victorian Candidates will be put forward for…

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Narandera P.p. Board Election

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 4

Landholders' are reminded that ballot papers in connection with the triennial election of eight directors must be in the hands of the…

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Mr. Tom Walsh Question in Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

Reference was made to Mr. Tom Walsh by Mr. Lazzarini (N.S.W.) in the House of Representatives to-day when he asked if this man, who…

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Members' Speeches Drastic Curtailment Proposed Reducing Cost of Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 1

Drastic curtailment of the times allowed for speeches by members of Parliament are recommended in the report of the Standing Orders…

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Government Savings Bank Doors to Be Closed To-day Heavy Withdrawals Requirements of Needy Depositors Commonwealth Bank Will Meet Bill to be Rushed Through Parliament SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 2

Following heavy withdrawals from the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales to-day the Commissioners decided to cease operations immediately and the doors of the bank will be closed to-morrow. The bank will remain…

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G. S. Bank Doors Closed Yesterday Heavy Withdrawals Bill to be Rushed Through Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 8

FOLLOWING heavy withdrawals from the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales on Wednesday, the Commissioners…

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Government Sayings Bank Doors Closed Yesterday Heavy Withdrawals Requirements of Needy Depositors Commonwealth Bank Will Meet Bill to Be Rushed Through Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

Following heavy withdrawals from the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales on Wednesday the Commissioners decided to cease…

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Australian Finance Loan Council Meets Stemming the Drift Differing Views On Election MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

All the Stales, except New South Wales, were represented at a meeting of the Loan Council, which began this afternoon. Each Treasurer came with…

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Second Bathurst Conference Election of Producers' Representatives Meetings Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 6

The urgent attention of Fruit Growers, Dairymen, and Wheat Farmers is drawn to the advertisements appearing in this issue announcing meetings of deciduous fruitgrowers, citrus fruitgrowers and dairy farmers will be held in the Leeton Courthouse on…

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Federal Politics Appeal to Governor-general to Dissolve Parliament Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 2

A big move is being organised throughout the Commonwealth with the object of securing support for an appeal to the Governor-General (Sir…

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