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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Election Inquiry Mr. Manning As Chairman Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1936 · page 5

The Parliamentary select committee appointed to inquire into the charges made by Mr. F.F. Martin M.L.C., in connection, with the election. recently…

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Tumbarumba By Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 November 1936 · page 14

An extraordinary election for one councillor for A [?]ing, Tumbarumba Shire, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Councillor R. S…

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PARLIAMENT v A.J.C. Premier Takes Three Wickets Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 8

While failing as a bat the Premier (Mr. Stevens) revealed himself to be handy with the ball at the cricket match between Parliament and the…

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High School Entrance Examination Successful Candidates

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 2

The following candidates were successful at the recent Entrance to High School Examinations in gaining entrance to the Narandera…

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Primary Final, 1936 Successful Candidates for Admission to L.I.H.S.

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 2

Brobenuh: William Cox, Vincent Smith. Calorafield: Edna Burton, Vivian 15. Barton…

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Candidate for Upper House

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 4

Country interest in the triennial elections for the Legislative Council, which are the first io take place since the passing of the Legislative Council Reform Act, will be particularly strong on this occasion. It is booed that the Country Party will increase its representation in the Upper House…

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Storm in Sydney Lightning Strikes Parliament House and School Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

Vivid lightning was a feature of the heavy thunderstorm which broke over Sydney shortly after 2 o'clock to-day. One of the outhouses of Parliament…

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State Parliament Public Servants' Salaries Mr. Baddeley's Tirade. Forty-Hour Week SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 3

The Public Servants' Salaries Bil passed the third reading in the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr. Baddeley (Lab.) said that the Government was…

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Election Inquiry Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 3

The select committee appointed to hear evidence concerning the graft and conspiracy charges in connection with the recent ejection to the Upper…

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Commonwealth Parliament Canberra, Later

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 1

The Federal Parliament was adjourned at 12.40 a.m. to-day to a date to be fixed, probably in March. Just before the finish Mr. Gander…

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Election to Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 3

Of considerable interest is the election early next month of 15 members to the Legislative Council the seats becoming vacant in April. It…

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American Election Costs Record Expenses

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 5

The Senate Investigating Committee announces that the expenditure of the Republican and Democratic parties in the recent Presidential…

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Will King Renounce the Throne? Wife Must Necessarily Be Queen Government Refuses Legislation to Alter This Position Mr. Baldwin States Government Viewpoint in Parliament Mrs. Simpson Leaves England: Motoring To The Riviera London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 2

Whoever the King marries necessarily is the Queen of England. The only possible way in which this result could be avoided would be by legislation dealing with the particular case. The Government…

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In Australia News From London Special Meeting of Federal Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 1
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The King's abdication is likely to be announced on Monday. This was information received by the Federal Government to-day from Mr. Baldwin…

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Election of Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council will be held on Thursday night at 7.30 o'clock for the transaction of the following business:…

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Labor Candidate for Cook Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 2

Mr. J. Sheehan was endorsed by the A.L.F. executive last night as the party candidate for the Cook Federal seat in succession to Mr. J. S. Garden…

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Upper House Election Inquiry

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 2

It is expected thai the select committee appointed to inquire Into allegations of corruption with regard to the Upper House election will…

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Mayoral Election Ald. Baird Elected for Second Term Ald. Babbs Deputy Mayor

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held last (Monday) evening for the purpose of electing a a Mayor for the next term. There…

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