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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

675 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 34

Rugby League Touring Team Manager Defeated in Election of Officers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 8

What is considered to be an endorsement by the New South Whales Rugby League delegates of the attitude adopted by the Board of control…

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State Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. R. H. Hankinson will address the electors as follows:—Yanco, this afternoon, 3 p.m.; Corbie Hill to-night at 8 o'clock; Murrami…

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State Election Mr. Lang's Policy Speech Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 1

On March 26 the people of New South wales will go to the polls to record their judgment on a Government which has control of the affairs…

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State Election Mr. Lang's Policy Speech Many Promises Taxation, Employment and Closer Settlement SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 3

"On March 26 the people of New Sooth Wales will go to the polls to record their judgment on a Government which has had…

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Amplifiers for Electioneering "A Public Nuisance" SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 1

The Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Dunningham) said today that he did not intend to use ampli[?]ets in his electioneering campaign…

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State Election Mr. Lang's Policy Speech Reviewed by Premier Promises That Cannot be Performed SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 March 1938 · page 4

Commenting on Mr. Lang's policy speech last night, the Premier (Mr. Stevens) said to-day that previous experience had shown the people what…

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State Elections Speech by Mr. H.S. Roberton Endorsed Country Party Candidate

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 5

Mr. H, S. Roberton, one of the endorsed United Country Party candidates for the Temora Seat at the forth coming State Elections, delivered his…

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State Elections Postal and Absent Votes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 4

Most people are confused with the difference between postal and absent votes. On the day of the elections any…

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Municipal By-election (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Due to the resignation of Ald. Bruce, who has left the district, householders will be asked on Saturday to make another choice to…

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Municipal By-election (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

Sir,—I have read with interest Mr. Jas. Moore's past and present attempts at letter writing in your paper. 'Interest.' not caused by the financial…

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State Election Mr. Kilpatrick at Country Centres

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 6

The sitting member for Wagga had a busy time yesterday visiting country centres and addressing meetings. He met friends and constituents at…

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Temora Elections

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 5

March 4th as a date, end 12 noon as the time, mean something in the life of Hugh S. Robert on (“Peter Sand[?] of “The Land”)…

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Cr. A. T. B. Holland Independent Candidate

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 5

Cr. A. T. B. Holland is one of the most widely known men in the Bland Shire area. For many years be has been a Councillor of Bland Shire and…

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Temora Elections

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 2

Although the no “pre-selection” policy of the Country Party prevents the local organizations in Temora electorate from pushing the claims of…

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State Election Government Balance Premier Replies to Mr. Lang SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 11

Commenting to-day on the stater ment attributed to Mr. Lang dial the Premier had never at any time had £1,000,000 in either the Treasury or…

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Country Party Meeting Election Organisation

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

The Wagga branch of the United Country Partly held a meeting at the M. P. and A. A. Rooms last evening, Mr. John Graham…

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The Elections Uproar at Meeting U.A.P. Platform Overturned Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

After disorderly scenes at an election meeting at Bondi last night, the platform on which Mr. John Waddell, U.A.P. candidate for Waverley…

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Costly Repairs Needed at Federal Parliament House

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Parliament House, Canberra, which was completed about 11 years ago, at a cost of £600,000 is already beginning to show signs of wear. An inspection…

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Preparation for Parliament Commowealth's Heavy Programme Important Legislation

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

An exceptionally heavy programme of work in preparation for next session of the Commonwealth Parliament was outlined in a…

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P. & A. Association Election of Office-bearers Show Dates Again Discussed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

The first monthly meeting of the committee of the P. and A. Association since the annual meeting was held on Saturday afternoon last, when…

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