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Politics & elections, 1930

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New Choice Aust. Party's Aim State Candidates

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 14

"The electors of New South Wales have the choice of either Lang or Bavin; what a horrible alternative to put…

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Sydney Eight-hour Committee. Election of Officers

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

At the annual election of officers to the Eight-Hour Committee, held at the Sydney Trades Hall, the following were appointed:…

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Labor Dilemma Country Candidates

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 11

The recent ruling of the A.L.P. president (Mr. J. J. Graves) that candidates defeated in metropolitan selection ballots for State seats were…

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South Africa. Opening of Parliament. Nationalist Complaints. Capetown. Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 11

The Nationallst newspaper "The Burger," showing ill-temper, draws attention to the fact that the Union Jack alone flew at Government House on Friday, when Parliament…

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Tennis G. and D. Tennis Association. Successful Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 2

The ninth annual meeting of the G. and D. Tennis Association was held in St. Marks' School Hall last Monday evening, and a large number of teams…

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Challenge Candidates in Finals Vic Sprinter Gallops Fast Five Challenge Trials

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 2

SPANISH GALLEON, the Victorian sprinter, was one of the best workers on the Randwick tracks to-day. He galloped five furlongs on…

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No Election Says Bavin Rumor Refuted

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 11

"THERE is no authority for any statement that there will be a State election before the time at which it is necessary under the law,"…

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In the Mexican Republic the Alleged Elections

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 46

In an editorial under the caption of "Advancing Democracy," the "New World," Chicago, writes: "The wonder is that the alleged…

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State Election. Probable in June. Parties Preparing. Hopeful Economic Outlook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 11

It was stated In Ministerial circles yesterday that the State election will take place in June. Active preparations for a vigorous…

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An Electioneering Offence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 8

Thomas Baxter was proceeded against by Alexander Williams, Divisional Returning Officer, at the North Sydney Police Court yesterday, for having signed his name as a…

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Full Term ? for State Govt. June Election Bavin Denies Rumors

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 14

The feeling is growing in National circles that the present is an opportune time for an appeal to the electors…

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Ashburnham Seat. a Country Party Candidate F.S.A. District Council Unanimous

The Land · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

"That stops be taken for the calling together of the Ashburnham Electoral Council of the Country Party of New South Wales, and that the first meeting be held in Parkes about the middle of February."…

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Randwick Gallops Challenge Candidates Step Out

Arrow · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

Trainers had the use of the A grass tracks for specials on Thursday morning, flags being out about 20 feet. The going was perfect. The tan was…

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State Election. Preparation of Rolls. Political Parties Active

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

The announcement in yesterday's "Herald" of the possibility of a State election being held in June was keenly discussed in Parliamentary circles yesterday, and opinions were…

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S. O. S. From Adelaide Help Wanted for Election Fight

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Jan. 15—The Adelaide group of the Communist Party intends to run candidates at the forthcoming elections to be held early in April…

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N. S. W. Labor Council Elections Communists Oppose “Industrial Peace” Merchants FOR R.I.L.U. POLICY

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

Communists have been nominated against leading apostles of “Industrial Peace” in the annual elections of the N.S.W. Labor Council which take…

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C.p. and Elections

The Sun · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

GOULBURN, Friday -- Mr. T. W. Partridge, organiser for the Country Party, has announced that the party will contest the new Yass electorate, as…

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Aust. Xi. Candidate

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

Victorian University bowler, TED a'BECKETT, is a Australian XI. candidate. He plays against N.S.W. in to-day's Sheffield Shield fixture at the…

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CHALLENGE & Anniversary Rehearsals Randwick Candidates Show Dash Raisin's Half-mile Burst Geo. Price's Elect Remora is Chosen Panola for Paddington

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

FOLLOWING a sterling gallop over six furlongs on the tan at Randwick yesterday morning, Remora has been definitely selected to carry the confidence of the Price stable in the Challenge Stakes, in preference to stable mate Panola, who will now contest the Paddington Handicap…

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"I Wont!" Says Mr. Scullin Emphatically Secret Cabinet on the Harbor Bavin May Rush Election Coal Crisis As Tory Slogan Govt.'s Financial Bog

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

THAT, the Bavin Government is hatching plans for an early appeal to the people under conditions which it hopes will be favorable because of the Northern coalfields trouble, was confirmed yesterday by the Premier's frantic eagerness to deny the fact…

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