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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Presidential Election Costs

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 7

No less than 2,000,000 is the [?]timated total expenditure by all political parties in booking time for themselves "on the air during the…

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Maryborough's Mayor Wins Assembly Election at 78 BRISBANE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 5

Mr. W. H. Deniable, Mayor of Maryborough, who celebrated his 78th birthday on Thursday, was yesterday returned at the by-election of…

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Spanish War Mine Danger Questions in British Parliament London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 1

Replying to questions in the House of commons to-day, regarding the damage to the Landovey Castle last week, when it struck a mine, the…

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In Wagga Polling Arrangements How to Vote

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 5

Polling booths will be established in the Wagga subdivision at the Masonic Hall, Wagga, and at the following public schools: South Wagga, Gumly,…

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Federal Parliament to Meet in June

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 2

Action necessary as a result of next Saturday's referendum will be the principal business discussed at a series of Cabinet meetings beginning in…

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Federal Parliament Cabinet Meeting Next Week CANBERRA

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 1
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The Cabinet meeting to be held at Canberra on Tuesday next will be the last before the departure of the Ministers to attend the Coronation and…

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Referendum: Polling Day To-morrow Mr. Nock, M.H.R., in Wagga Urges Electors to Vote "Yes" 'Organised Marketing Essential' To Give Justice to Primary Producer

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 5

In a clear, concise, and logical speech Mr. H. K. Nock, M.H.R., addressing a meeting of electors at the Commercial Hotel corner last night on the referenda proposals, strongly urged the people to vote "Yes" on each proposal…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board (Gundagai)

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 2

The POLL of PERSONS ENTITLED TO VOTE at the ELECTION of DIRECTORS of the PASTURES PROTECTION BOARD for…

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In Wagga Polling Arrangements How to Vote

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 10

Polling booths will be established in the Wagga subdivision at the Masonic Hall, Wagga, for the referendum poll to-day, and at the following public…

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Quiet Polling Day Referendum Proposals Before Electors Compulsory Voting Ensures a Big Poll

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 2

The poll for the referendums by which the Federal Government seeks authority to amend the Commonwealth Constitution, took place to-day. Polling hours were from 8 a.m. and closing at 8 o'clock to-night…

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Poster Offends Prohibition Demanded in Parliament London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 1

A poster displayed at Bermondsey depicting a hammer and sickle, superimposed on a crucifix, led to an angry passage in the House of Commons…

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P.P. Board Election New System Of Divisions Wagga Needs Three New Directors

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 3

The amending Act covering the Pastures Protection Board provides for a very material change in the election of Directors, inasmuch as it…

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Astounding Result of Saturdays Polling the People Say "No" Crushing Defeat of Both Proposals Government Supporters Astonished Huge Proportion of Informal Ballot Papers SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 4

The marketing proposals of the Federal Government were overwhelmingly defeated at yesterday's referendum. Every State voted "No," revealing ah almost two to one majority against the Government…

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Leeton Polling Booth

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

The rain on Saturday morning somewhat dislocated arrangements at the Leeton polling booth (in charge of Mr. J. H. Reid) as it…

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P. Board Elections

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

As advertised in this issue, the triennial election of directors of the Urana Pastures Protection Board will take place on April 21, and…

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Federal Parliament May Meet in June

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

The Federal Cabinet to-day tentatively fixed the meeting of the Federal Parliament for June 10…

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Federal Parliament Prorogation in Few Weeks Short Session Later Election in December CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 5

The first prorogation of the Federal Parliament since the Lyons Government took office 5½ years ago will be authorised by the Government within…

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Rain in Sydney Court and Parliament Suffer Judge's Wish Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 4

During a heavy downpour to-day some of the rain found its way into the Banco Court. Mr. Justice Halse said: "I wish the rain would flood the…

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Gwydir Seat Country Party Nominations Three Candidates Sydney, Monday. I

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 2

Three well-known residents of the north-west have indicated their intention of submitting their names for selection to contest the Gwydir…

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