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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

830 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 42

Dirnaseer Branch U.C.P. Nominates a Parliamentary Candidate Mr. S. D. Dickson

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Dirnaseer branch of the United Country party, held in the Dirnaseer Hall, Mr. J. Miller was elected chairman; Mr. C. J. Macrae,…

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Unity in N.S.W. Labor "Would Mean Runaway Win in Elections" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 2

The Premier of Tasmania (Mr. Ogilvie) in an interview to-day said that if Labor in New South Wales could reach the same unity as Labor…

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Gwydir By-election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 2

May 8 has been fixed as polling day for the Gwydir by-election. The writs will be issued oh April 8 and the nominations close on April 16. The…

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Japanese Parliament Dissolved Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 6

An imperial ordinance was issued to-day dissolving Parliament General elections will be held on April 30. It appears that the crisis suddenly…

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Premier Confident Of Election Outcome SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 1

Speaking at the opening of the annual conference, of the U.A.P. to-day, the Premier (Mr. Stevens) predicted that his Government would…

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U.A.P. Conference Premier Forecasts Win at Elections Big Tasks Still Ahead Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 1

Speaking at the United Australia Party Conference to-day, the Premier (Mr. Stevens) predicted that his Government would make political history…

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Riverina Seat Labor Electorate Council Selects Candidate Mr. W. J. Quirk Chosen

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 5

A meeting of the Riverine Labor Electorate Council was held at the Soldiers' Hall, Narandera, on Sunday. The Business of the meeting was for…

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Federal Politics Mr. W. J. Quirk Labor Candidate For Riverina

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 4

During the week end a meeting of the Riverina Electorate Council of the Labor Party, was held in Narandera for the purpose of dealing with…

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Gwydir By-election Three Country Party Candidates Dr. Page at Narrabri NARRABRI

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 8

It was decided to-day by the Country Party Electorate Conference that three candidates should be permitted to nominate for the Gwydir…

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Military Examination 17 Candidates Sit at Cootamundra

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 3

On Saturday last 17 candidates sat at Cootamundra for examination for promotion in A Company (Cootamundra) in the 56th Battalion. when the…

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Wrecked Room in Parliament House Act of Vandalism Official Inquiry Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 5

An act of vaodalism, involving the almost complete wrecking of the interior of the main Ministerial supporters' room at Parliament House, is…

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Riverina Electorate Council Mr. W. J. Quirk the Selected Candidate

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1937 · page 4

A meeting of the Riverina Labor Electorate Council was held at the Soldiers' Hall, Narrandera,' on Sunday, March 21st…

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Labor Rift Over Gwydir Election Mr. Curtin Not Consulted Easteb Conference Echo Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 April 1937 · page 4

The Federal Leader (Mr. J. Curtin) expressed indignation to-day that the State A.L.P. should have fixed April 13 as the date for the opening of the…

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Parliament House Alterations to Cost £12,000 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 8

Workmen are how busy at State Parliament House making alterations to the building. The work will cost about £12,000, and will provide more…

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Riverir lectoral MR. W. J. Quirk the Selected Candidate

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council was held at the Soldiers' Hall Nar[?], on Sunday, March 21st. The business of the meeting was…

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Gwydir Election "Country Party Sure to Retain Seat" Mr. R K. Nock's Comment

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 6

Asked by a representative of "The Daily "Advertiser" at Tooyal yesterday to express an opinion as to the prospects of the Country "Party in the…

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Wrecked Room in Parliament House

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 4

An act of vandalism, involving the almost complete wrecking of the interior of the main Ministeral supporters' room at Parliament House…

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Melbourne Sporting Notes Ascot To-morrow Candidates With Bright Prospects

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 8

Racegoers will again assemble at Ascot to-morrow, when another programme similar to that of last week will be put through…

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Labor Party Riverina Electorate Council Mr. W. J. Quirk the Selected Candidate

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 6

A meeting of the above Council was held at the Soldiers Hal Narandera recently The [?] of the [?] was for…

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Gwydir By-election Dr. Page at Inverell Country Party Policy Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 4

Speaking to-night at Inverell in connection with the Country Party campaign in the Gwydir by-election the Acting Prime-Minister and leader of…

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