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Politics & elections, 1937

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Fed. Election Date Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

It is suggested in Federal political circles that December 18 may be the date of the next Federal election. The Prima Minister (Mr. Lyons)…

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Federal Election Date Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

It was suggested in Federal political circles to-day that December 18 may be the date of the next Federal election. Thee Prime Minister (Mr, Lyons)…

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Next Federal Elections Likely to Be Held in December

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 4

It is expected that the next Federal elections will be held shortly before Christmas. Saturday, December 18, is regarded as a likely…

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Pope's Health Improved Anniversary of Election Vatican City

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 2

The papal flags flying on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Pope's election had additional significance to-day, in view of His Holiness'…

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BELGIUM Row in Parliament BRUSSELS

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 1

Two deputies were knocked out, and ink pots and books were thrown, and kicks and blows exchanged, in a fierce half-hour fight in the Chamber of…

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Dried Fruits Board Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 3

At the triennial election of members of the New South Wales Dried Fruits Board, E. J. Hudson (Yenda), L. B. O'Donnell (Curlwaa) and P. Cox…

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Labor Candidates for Next Senate Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 2

Counting in the A.L.P. Senate to select four Senate Candidates at the next election was completed to-day. The following were selected: J…

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Extraordinary Byelection Candidates in Dead-heat Lots Drawn From Hat

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 6

After the resignation of Councillor Wise from the Holbrook Shire Council a ballot elect a new councillor was held…

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Dried Fruits' Board Election Of Members

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 5

In connection with the triennial election of members of the New South Wales Dried Fruits' Board, which was fixed by the Minister…

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Federal Elections DECEMBER 11 Likely Date. Canberra

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 1

Political circles now believe that the Federal Elections will be held on December 11, rather than on December 18. The reason for the…

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Tas. Elections Labor Returned 7 Seats Probably Gained HOBART

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 1

The Labor Government which went to the country with a majority of only one in the House of Assembly, has been returned at the elections with a…

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Tasmanian Elections Labor Returned Seven Seats Probably Gained HOBART

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 2

The labor Government which went to the country with e majority of only one in the House of Assembly, has been returned at…

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Tasmanian Elections Labor Returned Seven Seats Probably Gained

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

The Labor Government which went to the country with a majority of only one in the House of Assembly, has been returned at the elections…

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Melbourne Sporting Notes Newmarket and Cup Candidates at Caulfield a Review of the Running

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 8

Racegoers at Caulfield on Saturday got a good tip from early morning to back Northwind later in the Afternoon, and a great many supported the…

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Cricket Fifth Test To0 Many Australian Candidates? Board v Selections Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 3

The failure of Victoria cricketers among the preliminary 13 for the fifth Test match to receive official advice of their selection, is believed to be…

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Indian Provincial Elections Bombay

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 4

The provincial elections in India produced remarkable and amusing results, shoving the solidity of Congress supporters, especially in the…

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Fight in Japanese Parliament Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

The first big night in the history of the Japanese Parliament occurred when Socialist and Conservative members quarrelled over produce during…

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Fast Times by Newmarket Candidates Aurie's Star's Great Gallop Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 8

Aurie's Star, favorite for the Newmarket Handicap, ran a great gallop at Williamstown this morning with M. M'Carten in the saddle. He sprinted…

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Miss Australia Candidates Fly Over Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 8

On their way to Sydney to contest the final of the Miss Australia quest against Miss Sheila Martin, of Wagga, three candidates chosen as the…

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Miss Australia Other States' Candidates Welcomed by Miss New South Wales Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 8

Five finalists from the States other than New South Wales in the "Smith's Weekly" Miss Australia contest reached Sydney…

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