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Politics & elections, 1937

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Canadian Parliament Session Ends in Stormy Sitting Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 1

One of the shortest sessions of Parliament closed with a heated debate, eight Western and Ontario Liberals revolting against the Government's…

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Belgian Premier Wins By-Election BRUSSELS

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 1

The Premier, Van Zeeland, secured an overwhelming victory in the by-election, which he contested with the leader of the Rexists, Degrelle. Voting was: Van Zeeland, 275,840…

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Gwydir By-election Sir Henry Gullett Declines to Speak Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 1

Sir Henry Gullett, former Minister for Trade Treaties, to-day declined an invitation by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Curtin, to take part…

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Federal Elections Melbourne Labor Nominations Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 1

Nominations of candidates to contest metropolitan seats in the House of Representatives at the next Federal elections have been dealt with by…

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Latest Gossip Wagga Cup Candidates Visitors Here Tapestry's Final Trial

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 6

Following on the big meeting at Albury on Friday and Saturday, the stage has been set for one of the most successful cup meetings yet held on the historic Wagga racecourse. The Murrumbidgee Tuff Club Secretary (Mr…

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Belgian Catholics Interest in By-election Brussels

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 2

Cardinal van Roey, Archbishop of Milanes, and head of the Catholic Church in Belgium, advises all Catholics to vote against de Grelle in the…

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

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 3

Speaking on Friday night at Inverell in connection with the Country Party campaign in the Gwydir by-election, the Acting Prime-Minister…

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Mentioned for the State Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 2

There is no rush for the Cootamundra seat, which seems to be so securely held by Mr. W. Ross but the ex-member Mr. Ken Hoad, still has…

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Gwydir By-election Support for Country Party Candidate Address by Mr. Thorby Mudgee

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 3

The Acting Minister for Defence (Mr. Thorby), speaking in support of the Country Party candidate for Gwydir, said that the work of the Federal…

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Belgian Election Defeat of Rexist Leader Germany and Italy Disappointed BRUSSELS

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 April 1937 · page 1

A prophetic result of the Belgium election was the grotesque effigy of the Rexist leader, M. de Grelle, being drawn through the streets of Brussels…

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Anti-lynching Bill Passed in U.S.A. Parliament Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 6

The Cavagan anti-lynching bill was passed in the House of Representatives by 217 votes to 119 after a six-hour debate, marked by friction and factional…

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Wagga P.p. Board Monthly Meeting Election on April 21

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 2

Directors of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board, as constituted at present, met for the last time yesterday before the election on April 21…

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Wagga P.P. Board Election on

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 3

The Directors of the Wagga P.P. Board, met for their final meeting prior to the election yesterday. Director W. M. Hammond presided,…

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Bombshell in Federal Elections Sir Frederick Stewart May Contest Sir Archdale Parkhill's Seat Impatient with Ministry's Social Policy Battle Royal Possible in Government's Greatest Sronghold SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 1

At the approaching Federal election Sir Frederick Stewart, U.A.P. member for Parramatta in the House of Representatives, may not contest that seat again. He is expected to invade Warringah, another bine ribbon…

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P.p. Board Election

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 2

Not for 12 years has a ballot been necessary in the Wagga Pastures Protection Board elections for board members. This year, however, more…

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Football Country Candidates Work of Selectors

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

As only 30 country players, instead of the customary 60, will be taken to Sydney for the Rugby League matches against Sydney teams on…

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Election Sensation Sir Fred. Stewart's Alleged Threat Mr. Menzies' Criticism What Government Has Done. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 4

"My colleague, Sir Archdale Park-hill, will be most interested to hear of Sir Frederick Stewart's threat to oppose him in Warringah at the Federal…

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Formation of Anglers' Club Election of Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

AN enthusiastic meeting presided over by Mr. Rube Kerr, took place last Thursday night, in the Council chambers, when…

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Wagga P.p. Board Election

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 2

The election for divisions C and D for the Wagga Pastures Protection Board will be held to-day. Ballot papers have been posted to all…

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Junee Council Meeting Baths Site Discussion Resignation of Aldermen Extraordinary By-election Necessary

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 2

As referred to briefly in yesterday's issue, the Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over a full complement of the aldermen of the Junee…

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