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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Federal Elections Mr. Lyons Cancels American Trip. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 3

Mr. Lyons informed the Associated Press that the date of the Australian election had not been fixed. It would not be decided until he…

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Federal Election Soon a Patriotic Appeal

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 11

A London cable message predicts that Mr. Lyons will return to Australia for an early "patriotic appeal" election, based on defence formulas…

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Fed. Elections Mr. Curtin's Assertions Denied MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 1

Assertions by the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) that the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) would hurry back from the Imperial Conference…

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Federal Elections Question of Date Mr. Cortin's Assertions Denied Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 1

Assertions by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) that the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) would hurry back from the Imperial…

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Australian Country Party Gwydir By-election Result

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 4

It is now apparent that the Country Party will lose the seat in Gwydir by about 2000 votes. Many side issues were introduced into this campaign,…

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Junee Municipal Council First Meeting Since Elections Aldermen Welcomed Coronation Resolution

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over a full complement of the newly constituted Junee Municipal Council. The Mayor…

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Federal Elections Question of Date Mr. Curtin’s Assertions Denied

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

Assertions by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) that the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) would hurry back from the Imperial…

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Turning Point for Labor Successful Candidate's Views Narrabri

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 1

None of the Country Party candidates attended the declaration of the poll to-day. Mr. Scully, the successful Labor…

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Sir Daniel Levy Dies Suddenly in Sydney 36 Years in Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

Sir Daniel Levy speaker in the Legislative Assembly died suddenly this morning aged 63 years. He had represented the electorate of…

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New Councillors Result of Griffith By-Election

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 1

THE Wade Shire by-election on Saturday last resulted in a win for Mr. Michael Guihen in B riding and for Mr. Norman…

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New Session of Federal Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 5

A new session of the Federal Parliament will probably open on June 17. The present session is the original one which began after the 1934 election,…

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State Speaker Mr. Weaver Accepts Nomination U.A.P. and Labor Candidates Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 2

Mr. Weaver, M.L.A., admitted to-day that he had been asked to stand for the Speakership to succeed the late Sir Daniel Levy. He said he would accept…

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Legislative Council Election Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 1

Six candidates for the Legislative Council were returned unopposed when nominations closed to-day. Contests will be held in 11 provinces on June 12…

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State Parliament Further Prorogued to June 30 SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1
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The State Parliament, prorogued to May 31, is further prorogued until June 30…

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Fed. Election When? SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1

Commenting on the cabled report that the Prime Minister would be returning from London earlier than expected, the Acting Minister for…

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Dutch Elections Democracy Party Expected to Win AMSTERDAM

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1

Democracy, represented by the Premier (M. Colljn), and Nazism, headed by Dr. Mussert, and Communism and rearmament, were the main issues of…

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Federal Election Not Likely Before End of November Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1

Commenting on the cabled report that the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) would be returning from London earlier than expected, the…

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State Aid for Church Schools Opposed by Presbyterian Assembly "Important Election Issue" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 4

The Presbyterian Assembly to-day voted against the granting of State financial aid to denominational schools. The Rev. C. A. White said that…

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Federal Election Not Likely Before End of November

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 4

Commenting on the cabled report that the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) would be returning from London earlier than expected, the Acting…

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