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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1935

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Early Election Likely

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 March 1935 · page 2

The Victorian Premier (Sir Stanley Argyle) stated yesterday that the attitude of the Country Party would make an early election necessary. He…

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The Water Board Electioneering

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 25 March 1935 · page 2

From "Hansard" we take the following remarks, in the Assembly by the Cootamundra "old boy," Eric Solomon, member for Petersham who…

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Election Prospects Mr. Stevens Confident Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1935 · page 2

Having addressed many meetings throughout the country, the Premier (Mr. Stevens) today spoke in terms of the keenest optimism of the…

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United Country Party a Power in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 4

Of the three partier composing the personnel of Parliament, the U.C.P. impresses even the casual onlooker by its dominance of the proceedings, But…

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The Week in Parliament Its Pleasant Interludes The Hour Glass Running Out

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 4

"Here's the place where wearied pressmen's brains Seek passing refuge from the mournful strains…

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Vic. Parliament No Confidence Motion MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 1

As soon as questions had been answered in the Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. Dunstan, leader, of the Country party, gave notice that…

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No-confidence Motion in Victorian Parliament Labor to Support C.P. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 4

After a spirited meeting the State Parliamentary Labor Party decided yesterday, by 14 votes to four, to supports a motion of no-confidence against…

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Coming State Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 2

After Easter New South Wales will be once more in the throes of the election. The Premier himself daily grows more optimistic as to the…

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Queensland Elections Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Forgan Smith) announced to-day that the State elections would be held on May 1½…

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Candidate Selected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 2

Mr. Athol Richardson, barrister, was to-night selected by the U.A.P. electorate council to contest Ashfield at the next State election against the…

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Randwick Gallops Kaylah-registers Past Autumn Candidates Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 8

The hurdle were out 70ft on the course proper at Randwick to-day, and consequently the times recorded did not appear to be fast. Tho best three…

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Parliament Kept Busy Sydney

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

The Premier told a joint meeting of the Ministerial parties that it would be necessary for Parliament to sit for seven or eight days more in…

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New Tarrif Tabled in Parliament Lower Duties On Apparel, Machinery, and Motor Bodies CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 8

Based on the recommendations contained in the 23 reports of the Tariff Board, the tariff schedule was tabled in the House of Representatives…

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Farmers' Debts Federal Government Scheme Bill Before Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 7

In introducing a bill to the House of Representatives to give effect to the Ministry's plans, the Acting Prime Minister (Dr. Page) explained…

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Election Pact Country Party Decision

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 5

At the meeting of the Riverina division of the United Country Party, held at Wagga, it was decided after discussion in committee, to endorse…

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Roosevelt Challenged Candidates for President

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 3

Dr. Townsend, the sponsor of the plan under which every person, on reaching the age of 60, would be entitled to a pension of £40 a…

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By-elections Victorian Legislative Council Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 April 1935 · page 7

The Legislative Council by-elections were held yesterday for Melbourne South Province and South-Eestern Province, to fill the vacancies crested…

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Government Speeding Up in Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 4

THE Opposition seem intent on having a hilarious time before the last session of parliament ends—but it is a hilarity,…

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March on Parliament Planned by Canberra Workless. Mr. Hughes' Son As Leader Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 1

A march on Parliament House by the Canberra unemployed, under the leadership of Mr. E. Hughes, son of Mr. W. M. Hughes, is likely, owing to…

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Sale of the State Cannery Debate in State Parliament Mr. Lang Is Fearful of Consequences Mr. Hankinson in Support

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 April 1935 · page 1

IN the Legislative Assembly on Thursday last, the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Hugh Main, obtained leave to bring in a bill to sell the State Cannery at Leeton to the growers, as represented by co-operative societies…

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