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Politics & elections, 1930

2,860 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 143

What Candidates Are Doing

The Propeller · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 3

For the purpose of assisting Miss Ethel Shaw, the St. George Amateur Cycle Club's candidate in the All-Sports Queen Competition in aid of the funds…

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Another Seat to Labor Elections in W. A. Who Will Comprise New Ministry? Perth

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 1

The main subject of conversation in local political circles is the personnel of the new Ministry, of which Sir James Mitchell is the prospective…

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Labor Delegates Will Listen and Have Their Say Door of Conference Swings Open To-day Grave Problems and Debates Most Important Sittings in View of Elections Platform for People

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 5

A.L.P. Conference--the event of Labor's political year--will open its doors this morning at 10 o'clock under the chairmanship of the State President (Mr. J. J. Graves) Among the 180 delegates who will attend will be men from the…

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Candidates' Examinations (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 19 April 1930 · page 7

Sir,—The following is the curriculum finally determined by the Federal Examination Board for candidates for the ministry:—…

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Charges Against Election Officer. Perth

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

Arnold Meadowcroft, who was an officer at the Mayoral election at Geraldton on November 26, was charged in the Geraldton Police Court with having on November [?]5, uttered…

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Tick Board Election

The Sun · Saturday 19 April 1930 · page 8

The election of two stockowners' representatives on the Board of Tick Control for the ensuing three years, resulted in Mr. Ernest Smith (Casino)…

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Latest Form of All the Doncaster Candidates Leopardi Expects to Make the Grade Debut Against Jack Haines Italian Thinks He Can Outbox Local Champion Faster Than Vauclard

The Labor Daily · Saturday 19 April 1930 · page 3

SOME of the experts have formed such a high opinion of Italian Orlando Leopardi's skill as a boxer, that they expect the European to succeed in tonight's bout with' Australian middle-weight champion Jack Haines…

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For and Against; Macpherson's Case at A.l.p. Lang Cheered to the Echo Labor's Parliament Voices Slogan to Keep Its Ranks United Macpherson's Fate Hangs in the Balance No Decision Reached After Many Hours in Debate Heated Discussions

The Labor Daily · Saturday 19 April 1930 · page 5

LABORS great Easter Conference--perhaps one of the most momentous in history --was opened in the Trades Hall yesterday before 150 delegates from metropolis up and country areas, packed public galleries, and an array of Federal and State Parliamentarians…

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Civic Elections Reformers to Pick Team

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1930 · page 2

WHILE Labor's machinery and candidates are in full trim for the municipal elections in June, the Civic Reformers have not…

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The Family Circle Press Onslaught on Parliament Warning to Australia London

Evening News · Monday 21 April 1930 · page 1

A STRIKING onslaught on the family character of the present House of Commons is made by the "Daily Express." which says: "It may be the Mother of Parliaments.' but must not be a family party."…

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Lang's Move City Elections Pressure on Garden

Evening News · Monday 21 April 1930 · page 1

THAT Mr. J. T. Lang was endeavoring to induce Mr. J. S. Garden to withdrew his nomination as a candidate for the City Council…

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Coal Dispute. Miners' Officials. Prospects at Elections. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1930 · page 10

There is much speculation on the northern coalfield regarding the prospects of executive officers of the Miners' Federation retaining their positions at the next elections…

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Western Australian Election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 April 1930 · page 12

The final count of voting in the Mount Magnet electorate shows that Mr. M. F. Troy defeated another Labour candidate, Mr. E. Cowan, by 1258 votes to 748…

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Jock Garden A.l.p. Move City Candidate?

Evening News · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 9

FOLLOWING the Garden [?]ton's [?] in capturing the Labor conference it is likely that a move will be made at to-night [?] to…

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Anxious to See Phar Lap Adelaide Racing Men Want Champion in King's Cup Prospects of Candidates: Barrier Deliberately Interfered With

Referee · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 6

Adelaide sportsmen are anxiously awaiting news respecting the intenti[?] with Phar Lap for the King's Cup. If he does put in an appearance, it w[?] be a wonderful attraction for the Adelaide Cup fixture. It was only to be expected that Phar Lap would be topweight in the Cups for which he was…

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Q.T.C. RACING Successful Easter Meeting: Big Tote Figures at Ascot: Thousand Candidates in Action

Referee · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 6

Easter racing in Queensland was got through under perfect weather conditions. The Queensland Turf Club was specially fortunate in this regard, with the result that Totalisator returns on Easter Saturday showed the first increase for months. The £13,270 put through is about £2000 better than for…

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The South Australian Worker Adelaide, Monday. The State Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 15

THE counting of the votes for Burra Burra resulted in the return of Messrs. E. E. George, S. McHugh, and J. O. Critchley, the three Labor candidates…

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W.A. ELECTIONS. Labor Holds Pilbarra Seat

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 6

The Western Australian election results were finalised last Saturday, when the counting of votes in the Pilbarra seat was completed. The seat was retained by…

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Thrills in Water Jump Two Candidates Crash

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 6

TWO nasty spills marked yesterday's water jump in the Cornwell Vinegar Company event. L. Judd's Stand Off, ridden by the…

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In the British Parliament

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 8

Although the £120,000 asked for by Dr. Drummond Shiels, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, to cover excess costs…

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