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Politics & elections, 1935

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Federal Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 3

The Cabinet decided to-night to vary the sessional sitting days of the Federal Parliament to enable Ministers and officials to have more time in…

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Queen Competition a Fresh Candidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 5

Miss Haley O'Brien, of Gogeldrie, has decided accept the nomination for the Ambulance Queen Competition, in place of Miss Ivy Heap, who…

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In Britain Probable Emergency Meeting of Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 1

Political circles in London consider that an emergency meeting of Parliament is probable so that the Government may fully state…

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From Press to Parliament

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 6

The N.S.W. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council have both always contained a fair number of journalists, and a few years ago the…

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Federal Parliament Questions CANBERRA

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 1

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. James (State Lab., N.S.W.) asked whether, in view or "the discrimination shown by Mr. Latham…

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State Parliament Temporary Supply Bill Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 1

The Legislative Council last night passed the Temporary Supply Bill and agreed to a resolution for the appointment of a new Supreme Court…

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S.P. Betting to Be Restricted Bill for Parliament

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 3

Inquiries are still being made by the State Government with a view to drafting legislation to restrict the operations of illegal betting shops and…

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Senate Election Mr. J. G. D. Arkins Appointed From Six Candidates Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 4

Mr. J. G. D. Arkins was tonight elected by a joint meeting of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council to fill the vacancy in the Senate…

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Senate Seat Mr. J. G. D. Arkins Appointed From Six Candidates SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 1

MR. J. G. D. Arkins was last night elected by a joint meeting of the Assembly and Council to fill the vacancy in the Senate caused by…

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Interesting Gallops on All Courses Spring Candidates Hit Out Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 8

Although there were not many fast sprints this morning several horses made good times over middle distances. The prominent spring candidates…

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Local Government Act Shire Elections

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last week. Mr. Moverly, M.L.A., asked: Will the Minister for Local Government advise whether it is intended…

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Advisory Council Nomination Mr. George R. Adams a Candidate

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 1

Among the six candidates nominated for the Advisory Council the election of which takes place in Canberra tomorrow appears the name of Mr…

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Federal Parliament Discrimination Alleged Against Former Attorney-General Chief Justiceship Discussed Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 September 1935 · page 2

In the House of Representatives today Mr. James (S.L., N.S.W.) asked whether, in view of the "discrimination shown by Sir John Latham when…

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Bouquets for Football Team From Member of Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 4

The Secretary of the Tumut Football Club, Mr. J. Blakeney, is in receipt of the following communication from Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R…

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Memel Election Four Injured Billposters Exchange Shots Memel

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 1

With the exception of an incident at Prokuls, where rival billposters exchanged shots and four were injured, the election is proceeding without…

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P and C Federation Election of Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 1 October 1935 · page 4

THE [?] the a and [?] was [?] the d[?]…

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Chained to Seat Woman Causes Stir in Parliament Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 3

Before a woman earned a disturbance in Parliament House to-day the chained herself to the seat. The woman threw a bundle of pamphlets from the…

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Federal Parliament C.O.R. Show's Heavy Loss Increased Pensions Urged The Extra Minister CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 3

Replying to questions concerning the increase in the price of petrol in the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said he…

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Semi-final Gallops Epsom Candidates Go Fast Young Idea's Fine Kile Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 6

Some good times were registered at Randwick and Victoria Park to-day when the Epsom candidates ran their semi-final gallops…

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New Labor Leader in Federal Parliament Mr. J. Curtin Interviewed Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 October 1935 · page 1

Mr. J. Curtin, new leader of the Australian Labor Party in the House of Representatives, in an interview to-day said that the Federal Government…

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