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Politics & elections, 1934

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Tumut Shire Council Special Meeting Election of President Cr. H. Godfrey Re-elected

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 3

A special meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held in the Shire Hall on Friday, 22nd December, for the purpose of fixing presidential…

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Mayoral Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 4

A special meeting of the Hillston Municipal Council was held on Friday evening last for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing term…

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W.A. Parliament Restoration of Wage Cuts Perth

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 3

When Parliament meets on Thursday, the Premier (Mr. Collier) will again submit proposals to restore certain wage cuts made under the…

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Urban Election

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 3

As Mr. A. C. Cowin has resigned from the Lockhart Urban Committee, nominations to fill the vacancy may be lodged with the Returning…

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Election of Tumut Shire President

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 5

After the method of procedure had been fully explained, Crs. Godfrey, Elphick, Herring, Baker, and O'Brien were nominated. The three latter…

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Methodist Church Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 6

On Wednesday lust the annual meeting of the Leeton Methodist Circuit Officials was held and the election of officers took place…

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Serious Riots in Paris Sequel to Stavisky Scandals Mob Storms Parliament Bitter Debate in Chamber of Deputies PARIS

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 4

Seven hundred rioters were arrested in the streets of Paris when huge crowds attempted to break their way into the Chamber of Deputies to hear the debate on the Stavisky scandals. Several hundred police and…

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Municipal Council Fire Board Elections Ald. Collins Nominated

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 5

After a lapse of three weeks, the Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins) presiding. Others…

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Urban Committee Election

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

Mr. W. G. Campbell has been approached to offer his services as an Urban Committeeman. No doubt, if he agreed to stand, he would get…

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Irish Situation Election in March O'duffy's Prophecy Dublin

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 5

General O'Dufy, leader of the Blueshirts," speaking st Lismore, prephesied an election in March. He declared that the Irish were weary of…

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Federal Elections May Be Held in September Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 4

Speculation is rife as to the possibility of an early federal election. It is pointed out that the present Government's term…

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Federal Elections May Be Held in September

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 4

Speculation is rife as to the possibility of an early Federal election. It is pointed out that the present Government's term ends before the close…

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Federal Elections May Be in September

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 8

Because it is believed that under the Constitution the life of the Federal Parliament cannot be prolonged beyond its normal term, the visit…

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"Aye, Ready!" Mr. T. J. Collins, M.h.r., on Elections

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 2

Questioned on what he thought of the prospect of a Federal election in September, Mr. T. J. Collins, M.H.R., said that he was -quite-ready' for an…

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House of Parliament on Fire in Vienna Vienna

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 6

Resembling the Reichstag [?], the populace were feverishly excited at the news that Parliament House had caught fire. The outbreak was slight,…

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U.S.A. NAVY £75,000,000 Programme Submitted to Parliament Eyes on Japan Washington

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

Seeking the approval of the House of Representatives to a 380,000,000 dollar (approximately £75,000,000) naval building programme to-day, the…

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Upper House Election Results Gazetted Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 2

In a special issue of the Government Gazette to-night an official announcement is made by the returning officer of the result of the legislative Council…

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Federal Parliament Breaches of Privilege Bill to be Introduced £500 Fine Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 1

When the Federal Parliament reassembles it is understood that legislation will be proceeded with for the punishment of offenders in cases of…

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Election of Commons Trustees

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

Exciting scones marked the triennial election of five trustees for the Adelong Commons on Thursday night last in the Oddfellows' Hall…

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Federal Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 5

When the Federal Parliament reassembles it is understood that legislation will be proceeded with for the punishment of offenders in cases of…

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