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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1933

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Fed. Parliament Cabinet Meeting in Sydney SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 1

The Federal Cabinet will meet in Sydney to-day, and probably to-morrow. Several important matters will be brought forward for discussion…

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The Coming Referendum the Issues Plainly Stated Iv.-why Not Election by the People?

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1933 · page 4

Granted that reform of the Upper House is necessary, why not trust the people themselves to elect the members of the Council? Objection is raised to the present proposals for Upper House reform…

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Federal Parliament Petrol Inquiry Act to Be Amended Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1933 · page 2

The Federal Parliament assembled to-day after the Easter recess. Prompt measures were taken by the Government to deal with the position…

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Country Woman's Association Annual Conference Election of Vice-presidents Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1933 · page 3

The Country Women's Association annual conference was concluded to-day. The following vice-presidents were elected: Miss Mary Yen…

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Boroondara By-election U.A.P. in the Lead Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1933 · page 2

Polling took place to-day at Boroondara to fill the vacancy in the Legislative. Assembly caused by the resignation of Mr. E. Linton on his…

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Leeton Local Unemployed League Quarterly Meeting and Election of Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 May 1933 · page 3

At the quarterly meeting of the Unemployed League held on April 30 there was a good roll up of members. After all reports were dealt with,…

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Petrol Commission. Bills' Progress in Federal Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 2

In the House of Representatives the Petrol Commission Bill passed the committee stage and the Royal Commissions Bill was passed though all…

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The Coming Referendum the Issues Plainly Stated Iv.—why Not Election by the People?

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 4 May 1933 · page 5

Granted that reform of the Upper House is necessary, why not trust that people themselves to elect the members of the Council? Objection is raised to the present proposals for Upper House reform…

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The Coming Referendum the Issues Plainly Stated Iv. -- Why Not Election by the People?

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 4

Objection is raised to the present proposals for Upper House reform because they do not provide for direct election of the members of the…

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On Polling Day Points for Voters to Remember

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1933 · page 5

If Mr. Lang states that the method of indirect election is undemocraftic, what does the public say in reference to his election of 25 trades unionisis…

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Bulli By-election Mr. Willis, M.L.C., As Candidate Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1933 · page 1

Mr. A. C. Willis, M.L.C, said to-day that he would nominate for the Bulli by-election provided that there was a pre-selection ballot. The secretary of…

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On Polling Day Points for Voters to Remember

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1933 · page 3

Voting is compulsory on Saturday under a penalty not exceeding £2. By young "Yes" electors will be taking out an insurance policy of…

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Lost of Polling Places

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1933 · page 2

North Wagga subdivision: Brucedale, Currawarna, Downside, Flowerdale, Harefield, Kockibitoo, Melabo, Oura, Tooyal, North Wagga, Yathella…

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The Referendum Quiet Polling Day at Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 May 1933 · page 1

The poll at Wagga to-day was very quiet, put there was a steady stream of voters throughout the day. At both booths, party tables were…

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Royal Governor-general Mr. Bruce's Attitude Question in Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1933 · page 1

Replying to a question in the House of Representatives to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said that the Federal Government had no knowledge…

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Bulli By-election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1933 · page 1

The by-election for Bulli has been arranged for June 3, and the writs are returnable on June 14…

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Lang Plan Members Appeal Against Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 May 1933 · page 2

An appeal against the election of three Lang plan members to the House of Assembly in the recent State elections was lodged with the…

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Bulli Seat by Election on June 10

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 May 1933 · page 14

It is understood that the by-election for the vacant owing to the death of Mr. Lysaght will be held on June 10…

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Polling at Wagga One Man Arrested

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1933 · page 3

[?]ing at Wagga passed off quietly on the whole, and with the absence of any serious incidents. There were [?]teady streams of voters at both…

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Bulli By-election Socialisation an Issue Mr. Willis May Be Candidate Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 May 1933 · page 2

The candidate who will contest the Bulli by election on behalf of the State Labor Party will probably be pressed to support the socialisation of…

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