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Politics & elections, 1937

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Federal Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 3

A proclamation was issued to-day proroguing Parliament until June 13, when the new session will be opened by the Governor- General (Lord…

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Dutch Elections Overwhelming Defeat of Nazi Party Amsterdam

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 1

The Dutch general elections resulted in a victory for the Democrats, led by Prime Minister Collin, whose party polled 40 per cent. more votes than in…

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Dutch General Election's Amsterdam

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 5

The Dutch general elections passed off quietly throughout the country, contrasting with the warmth of the campaign. The only incident was a…

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Federal Election MR. M. 8. Roberton Not to Contest Riverina Seat

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 2

The suggestion of the Junee Gruziers Association that Mr. [?] Roberton night be requested to nominate as a second U. C. P. candidate to…

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Federal Parliament Preparation of Governor General's Speech Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

The preparation of the speech to be made by the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) at the opening of the Federal Parliament at Canberra on June 17…

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Getting Near Election Time

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 2

"This is the time to approach a member of Parliament," said Ald. 'Nicholson, at last night's council meeting. "There is an election coming off soon,…

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National Insurance No Move Likely Before Federal Election Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 June 1937 · page 6

The introduction into Australia of a plan of national insurance has not been discussed by the Federal Cabinet, which is meeting this week. The…

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Woollahra By-election June 14 SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 1

It is announced that the Woollahra by-election, necessitated by the death of Sir Daniel Levy, will be held on June 26. A writ was issued yesterday…

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Woollahra By-election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 4

It was announced to-day that the Woollahra by-election, necessitated by the death of Sir Daniel Levy, will be held on June 26. A writ was issued…

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State Parliament Reduction of Members Advocated Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 4

Expressing surprise that nothing had been done to give effect to the promise of the Premier (Mr. Stevens) in his policy speech, when he said he…

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Federal Election Motorists' Campaign For Petrol Tax Reduction SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 4

The N.R.M.A., in conjunction with the Australian Automobile Association, will impress upon candidates at the next Federal election that their 280,000…

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Federal Elections OCTOBER 30 or November 6

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 9

No formal decision has been made by the Federal Ministry of the date for the Federal general elections. The two dates which are being…

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State Elections To be Fought on Reduction of Seats SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 1

It is believed that the next New South Wales elections will be fought on the basis of a Legislative Assembly reduced from 90 to 70 or 75 seats…

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Impersonation Alleged at Melbourne City Council Election Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 1

It Is alleged that there were four cases of impersonation at the Victoria Ward by-election of the City Council yesterday, but only in one case was a…

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Naval Candidates Required

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 4

The Defence Department, in a circular, calls attention of youths and young men to the openings existing for a career in the Royal Australian Navy…

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Labor Daily Ltd. Election of Directors Illegal Counting Alleged in Court Action Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 1

An action hinging upon the election of the directors of the board of the Labor Daily, Ltd., was begun before the Chief Judge in Equity (Mr. Justice…

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Woollahra Seat Another Independent U.A.P. Candidate Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 3

Another independent United Australia Party candidate has entered the field against the selected United Australia Party nominee for Woollahra…

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Melbourne Sporting Notes Williamstown Review Form of National Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 8

A heavy fog enveloped Melbourne on Saturday morning between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock, and its thickness became so great that many racegoers…

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Fed. Election May be Held in October CANBERRA

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 4

It is now felt in political circles that the Federal election will take place, in October, although the final, decision will not be made until Mr…

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"Labor Daily" Election Evidence in Court Case Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 4

Albert Charles Willis, in evidence before Mr. Justice Long Innes to-day in an action involving the election of the directorate of the Labor Daily Ltd.,…

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