Legislative Council Elections
This week Urana Shire Councillors sent their beat wishes to their colleague, Cr. F. E. Whitehead, wishing him success in the Legislative…
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Politics & elections, 1936
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King Edward May Abdicate To-day People Do Not Want the King to Abdicate Mrs. Simpson Not Wanted as Queen Twice Divorced Woman Not Acceptable Rioting Feared Duke of York Will Accept Throne Federal Parliament Meets
Sydney to-day is seething with excitement, expecting hourly an announcement of the abdication of the King. The King, and Mrs. Simpson, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Parliament Mr. Baldwin Cheered Mr. Churchill Rebuffed London
The Prime Minister (Mr. Baldwin) was greeted with cheering lasting a minute and a half when he took his seat in the House of Commons to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Other Country Who Should Speak for Canada? Clash in Parliament Ottawa
The issue has been raised among members of the Canadian House of Commons, as to whether the Prime Minister acted contrary to the Statute…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Angry Scenes in Federal Parliament While Empire Waits Momentous Dinner Party at Fort Belvedere King, Mr. Baldwin, and Duke of York Dine Together Mrs. Simpson's Solicitor Hurries to Cannes by 'Plane and Car LONDON
Although it is too early to formulate any prophecies, there is a certain amount of satisfaction obtainable from the fact that nothing: irrevocable has occurred as a result of Mrs. Simpson's statement of renunciation. The entire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Excitement at Canberra Crowds Assemble at Parliament House Canberra
The knowledge that King Edward's, announcement would be received at Canberra about 2 a.m. drew members, officials and observers to Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Announcement of Abdication Mr. Lyons' Broadcast From Parliament House Canberra
Broadcasting from Parliament House Canberra early this morning, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced that he had received with regret a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Edward no Longer King of England. Abdication Act Passed In Bother Houses of Parliament Moving Scenes in Streets of London Attorney-General Says Ex-King Need Not Leave England LONDON
Edward is no longer King of Great Britain and the Dominions. Both Houses of the British Parliament this afternoon passed through all stages the Abdication Act…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Abdication Act Passed In Both Houses of Parliament LONDON
Edward is no longer King of Great Britain and the Dominions. Both Houses of the British Parliament this afternoon passed through…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Carrathool Shire Council Monthly Meeting Levying of Bate and Election of President
The meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council held on Monday of last week was of more than ordinary importance to the ratepayers of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →N.S.W. Parliament Members Swear Allegiance to King Sydney
Members of the State Parliament to-day swore allegiance to King George VI. and the Address to the Throne, affirming loyalty and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →King George Sends Message to Parliament "Widespread Coodwill of My Subjects" Archbishop's Criticism of Edward Protest Expected Commons Pressmen flock to Enzesfeld Castle LONDON
King George VI yesterday sent a message to both houses of Parliament, in which he stated; "I am resolved to do my duty, sustained by the knowledge that I am supported by the widespread goodwill and sympathy of all my…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Disturbance at Parliament House Sydney
At the Central Police Court to-day John Francis McArthur, 34, printer; was fined £5 on a charge of having used indecent language in Macquarie…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →State Parliament Enters Recess
After sitting all night the State Parliament adjourned at 11.50 to-day till March of next year…
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At the central Court to-day John Francis M'Arthur, aged 34 years, a printer, was fined £5 on a charge a having used Indecent language in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Council Elections Conspiracy and Corruption Allegations No Foundation for Charges SYDNEY
The Select Committee of the Legislative Council, which investigated the charges of conspiracy and corruption made by Mr. J. B. Martin, M.L.C., in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council Elections Conspiracy and Corruption Allegations Committee's Report No Foundation for Charges SYDNEY
The Select Committee, of the Legislative Council, which investigated the charges, of conspiracy and corruption made by. Mr. J. B. Martin, M.L.C., in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Work of the Federal Parliament
Referring to the work of the Federal Parliament for the year, the Prime Minister said: "The outstanding accomplishments have been the progre[?]…
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