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Politics & elections, 1930

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Workers Championed "Pictorial" Story Mentioned in Parliament

Daily Pictorial · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 4

Mr. Sanders, M.L.A., in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, drew the Premier's attention to the "Pictorial's" championship of Australian workmen…

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State Parliament. Members' Salaries. the 48-Hour Week

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 10

After having devoted two days to a discussion of economic and financial problems, the Legislative Assembly yesterday settled down to sessional business. Two important…

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Labour Member's Attack. on Former Judge. Opposition's Protest. Scene in Parliament. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 11

Amidst cries of "shame" and shouted words of approval by some Labour members, Mr. Eldridge (N.S.W.) made a virulent attack in the House of Representatives to-day on…

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In Harvest Months Should Elections be Held?

The Land · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 3

SHOULD Federal, State, or local government elections be held in the harvest season—November, December, and January?…

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Labor Wins South Australian Elections

The Land · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 5

THE South Australian Liberal Government was defeated at the elections held last Saturday, the Labor Party wining, probably, 30 seats…

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The Turf. W.F.A. Candidates. Yesterday's Trials

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 14

Horses engaged in the Chipping Norton Stakes were expected to provide the tit-bits at Randwick yesterday morning, and those who attended in the hope of seeing something…

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Western Australia. State Elections To-morrow. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 11

The Legislative Assembly elections will take place on Saturday. The strength of parties in the last Assembly was as follows:—Labour, 27: Nationalists, 13;…

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Communist Party Success South Australian Election Result Good Prospect For Advance

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

The S. A. elections held on Saturday last resulted in the candidates nominated by the Adelaide Group of the Communist Party polling 700 votes in…

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West Australian Elections Communists Advise Workers Vote Informal!!against the Social Fascist Labor Party

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 4

PERTH, April 1.—The Westralian elections are providing lessons of the affinity -between Capitalism and the Labor Party…

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Important Meeting South Sydney Election

The Sun · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 18

The South Sydney M.C.C. will hold a miniature T.T. at Landsdown next Sunday. The winner will receive a medal, which has been donated to the club by the Glamo…

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What Candidates Are Doing

The Propeller · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 3

For the purpose of assisting the candidature of Miss Louie Fraser, the St. George District Cricket Club's candidate in the All-Sports Queen…

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Labor Certain of Return W.A. Elections Saturday's Contests Perth

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

As election day (Saturday) approaches, interest is considerably intensified, There is every indication of the Labor Government being…

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ELECTIONS. In Western Australia. Polling To-day. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 16

Although in the earlier stages of the Legislative Assembly election campaign there was little evidence of public interest, the new tariff schedule and the proposed referendum, in…

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State Parliament. Railway Employees' Hours. Easter Adjournment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 14

For about four hours yesterday the Legislative Assembly was engaged in clearing up urgent business. The utmost cordiality prevailed, not a single division was called for,…

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Polling in W.A. To-day Govt.'s Chances Must Win Four New Seats 105 Runners Perth

The Labor Daily · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 6

ON the eve of the elections even the new tariff was temporarily dismissed from conversation. Added zest in riven to the proceedings by the fact…

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£18,699,019 for Railways Budget Passed Parliament Rises to Meet May 6

The Labor Daily · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 1

THE Railway Budget, which makes provision for the granting of £18,699,019 for carrying on the railway and tramway service for the…

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Cup Candidates Rosebery Gallops

Evening News · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 2

THE Sydney Cup candidates Peacemaker and Caramelo, were taken to Rosebery this morning and galloped a mile and a quarter together…

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State Elections. Cootamundra Seat. Cootamundra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 19

Mr. W. Ross, of Inverlochie Station, Harden. was chosen to contest the seat for the Country party at the paity electoral conference this afternoon…

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This Year? Next Canadian Elections Ottawa

The Sun · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 1

"No decision has yet been made regarding the date of the general elections," the Premier (Mr…

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W.a. Elections Are on To-day

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 2

PERTH, Friday. -- There are 105 candidates to face the poll tomorrow for the 35 seats in the Legislative Assembly…

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