Polling Places. Ashbury
Ashfield South: Infant School, Victoria-Street. Canterbury: Canterbury Public School. Canterbury North: Ashfield Public School…
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South Africa. Opening of Parliament. Capetown, Jan. 30
The Governor-General, the Earl of Clarendon, opened Parliament with the usual ceremony. In his speech, he dealt with the Imperial Conference, and said that another attempt…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Early Activity at Parkes By-election
The keen fight in the Parkes by-election was reflected by the stream of voters who flocked to the booths as soon as they opened. A Labor group is shown at left, while the party at right are working for the Nationalist candidate, Major Marr. His brother is on the extreme right…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Candidates for Parkes Verdict in Parkes To-day World's Eyes on Public Barometer
THE eyes of everyone interested in Australia's welfare are on the Parkes by-election to-day. Not only is the result of the polling awaited with been expectancy throughout the Commonwealth, but the public…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Minister Perturbed. Fear of Election. Mr. Blakeley's Statement at A.W.U. CONFERENCE
Speaking at the annual convention of the Australian Workers' Union yesterday the Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Blakeley) said that "a showdown" in the Federal party seemed…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Parkes By-election. Closing Hours of Campaign. Party Leaders' Earnest Speeches. Final Appeals to the Voters
Final appeals in the Parkes by-election campaign were made by the candidates and party leaders last evening. The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Latham) declared at Earlwood that the reappointment of Mr. Theodore had created a flame of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Parkes Election. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—In a nutshell the position is: (1) Prime Minister's speech at Parkes was against inflation. (2) Labour candidate, Mr. Martin, stands for inflation, and advocates the Soviet…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Parkes By-election
Parkes by-election in full swing to-day.--Electors are shown examining the roll outside an Ashfield booth at tables furnished by the supporters of the Nationalist candidate (Mr. Marr)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Vital By-election Result Authentic News
The eyes of all Australia, as well as of the rest of the world, are on to-day's by-election. According to what the people of Parkes, by their…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Unique Arrest at Polling Booth
PROBABLY unique in Australia's political history, a voter --an elderly woman --was arrested yesterday for destroying a ballot paper at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Marr (Nat.) Romps Home 8,000 Swing From Labor Margin Is Bigger Than in 1928 Election Hoots & Cheers Nearly a Fight
Labor has met with a crushing defeat in the Parkes by-election. From the votes counted it appears…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nats. Gleeful Party Leaders On Parkes Here are the opinions of the party leaders on the result of the Parkes by-election-- Must Do Job a Warning to Govt. Latham Sums Up
Mr. J. G. Latham, leader of the Federal Opposition, declared last night that Mr. Marr's splendid victory will put new heart into those…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hunter's Hill By-Election
A by-election held yesterday to fill the vacancy in the Hunter's Hill Council, East Ward, caused by the death of Alderman A. E…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parkes By-election Caused Extraordinary Interest
AROUND THE BOOTHS at the Parkes by-election for the Federal House. At top is the Communist candidate, Mr. E. Tripp, with his committee; while at left a helping hand is being given. Top right picture shows two Sisters just after recording their votes, and at bottom right and left are earnest electors. The oval shows a forest of "brollies'' to keep "off the heat. The centre picture shows Mr. C. W. C. Marr, the Nationalist candidate, who had a substantial victory for his party…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Govt. Bonds Firmer Holders Not Eager To Sell Now Election Result
ON 'Change to-day, the effect of the Parkes by-election was evident in a distinct improvement in the tone…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →By-election at Hunter's Hill
A by-election for a vacancy in Hunter's Hill Council, east ward, resulted in the return of Mr. M. Griffin, who received 329 votes. Mr. S. Hereford secured 20 votes…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →PARKES. Sidelights on the Election
It was a sweltering hot day for the Parkes election. Hotels were open only from 6 a.m. until 8 a.m. The "canny" ones, however, took the necessary precautions to obtain…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mr. Marr Victorious. The Parkes By-election. Swing-over of Nearly 9000 Votes. Nationalist Leaders Jubilant. Vacillation of Government Criticised
The Labour party suffered a crushing defeat at the Parkes by-election on Saturday. Mr. C. W. C. Marr, a former Minister in the Bruce-Page Government, regained the seat with a majority of 8833 over the Labour candidate,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Take Elections Seriously Bogota (Colombia)
At least eight persons were killed. and 14 wounded during the national Congressional elections held to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Queen of the Surf" Competition Who is Your Favorite Candidate? Novel Contest for Readers
Owing to the interest and controversy as to who will win the "Queen of the Surf competition, the organisers have decided to inaugurate a novel contest for " Labor Daily" readers, and supporters of the competition…
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