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Politics & elections, 1931

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State Parliament. Labour Divided. on Motion for Closure

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 12

The very unusual spectacle was witnessed yesterday in the Legislative Assembly of Labour members sitting on opposite sides during a division. The matter in dispute was…

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£2500 Theft Admitted Randwich Replies To Parliament Clerk's Lapse

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

A DEFALCATION of [?] in Itandwich unnicipal accounts was admitted in council last night but Alderman Nolan, who was…

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New Arbitration Bill. Amending Measure Before N.S.W. State Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

An amending Arbitration Bill was explained in the N.S.W. State Parliament last Thursday by the Minister for Labor (Mr. Baddeley)…

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East Sydney By-election. Campaign Opened

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 6

THE Federal Assistant Minister for Industry (Mr. J. Beasley) opened the East Sydney by-election campaign on behalf of Alderman E. J. Ward at the…

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At Canberra Eyes on Federal Caucus Election Expected

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 1

The next move in the Federal Labor Party's squabble will take place, it is expected, at the party meeting at Canberra on Monday. As it regards the East Sydney fight as of vital…

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No Broadcast Speeches East Sydney Election

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 5

The Federal Government has refused to allow any of the national broadcasting stations to be used in connection with the East…

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Glimpses of Last Night's East Sydney Election Gatherings

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 12

HOLDIND the at Taylor Square until Mr. Archdale Parkhill arrived, Mr. W. V. McCall addressed a…

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State Parliament. Day of Stonewalling on Arbitration Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 8

The reported dissension in the Labour party in regard to certain proposals for the amendment of the industrial arbitration law is probably the reason for the long drawn-out debate…

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In Parliament To-day The Evasiveness of Mr. Lang

Evening News · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 9

When Parliament met this morning, Mr. Bavin asked Mr. Lang if he had seen a morning Press statement that he had applied to the Loan Council for…

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In Parliament Democracy with Red Pepper Two Champions Beat the Air

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

Two little men roar their fury at the Bar of the State House like a storm on an iron coast. Their voices scream and break on high…

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Federal Parliament Meets Wednesday Caucus Monday to Discuss Portfolios "Other Matters"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

THE Federal Parliament will assemble on Wednesday, March 4, Caucus will meet in Canberra on Monday to prepare pre-sessional…

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Fed Labor Flirts with Country Party Will Earle Page Be a Minister? Theodore's Shaky Position Parliament

The Labor Daily · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

CONSIDERABLE flirting is now being done by what might be termed the Lyons' faction to consolidate the support of the Federal Country Party, and in this respect a prominent portfolio is--it is stated--being dangled before the eyes of Dr. Earle Page…

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East Sydney By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 12

The Nationalist candidate, Mr. L. I. Courtenay (right), signing his nomination paper yesterday at the Paddington Town Hall…

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About Men and Horses Owner's Luck Changes Candidates For the Autumn

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

RACING men as a general rule are keen cricket enthusiasts, and yesterday, at the, Sydney Cricket Ground, when McCabe…

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State Parliament. Parramatta Bridge. Premier Answers Questions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the greater part of the day was devoted to the debate on the second reading of the Parramatta River (Ryde to Concord) Bridge Bill…

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In Parliament When Dead Friend Rose Again a Bruxner Embrace -- and Vinegar!

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 6

Lars Porsena never glowered across the bridge at stout Horatius with half the spleen and green-eyed gall that the Government stalwarts…

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Track Gallops Their Final Gallops for Flemington Newmarket Candidates Who Finished Their Preparations Well Greenline Travels Fast [?]

Arrow · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 3

Many Newmarket and Cup candidates, were seen at their best in the final gallops at Caulfield and Flemington before the commencement of the meeting. An outstanding feature was a desperate battle between four Cup horses in a mile and a quarter gallop at Caulfield. Among the quartette was…

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Fire Board. Result of Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 10

The result' of the election of members of the Board of Fire Commissioners was made available yesterday. It is as follows:- Mr. G. J. Baker, representing the councils…

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Municipal By-election. Mudgee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 10

The following have nominated for the vacancy in Mudgee Munlcionl Council caused by the resignation of Alderman Dr. A. R. Fletcher:—Messrs. W. J. P. Graham A. C…

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Flinders Seat. Mr. Holloway, M.P., Not a Candidate. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 8

Mr. Holloway, M.P., states that because he is seeking the Labour pre-selection for the Melbourne Ports seat in the House of Representatives, he does not intend to contest…

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