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Politics & elections, 1931

2,746 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 138

£1,000,000 For Country Works. Employment of 10,000 Men Statement in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 13

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday morning the Premier (Mr. Lang) announced that arrangements had been made to advance £1,000,000 from the unemployed relief fund…

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British Press and Baldwin Sidelights On Big By-Election Who Shall Lead? From Page One LONDON

Evening News · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 6

THE by-election in St. George's has been marked by methods in a large section of the London Press…

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Reserve Bank Bill Barnes Doesn't Know Of Election Plan CANBERRA

Evening News · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 5

In the Senate this afternoon, Senator Duncan asked if it was a fact as stated by the Treasurer at a meeting in Brisbane, on Saturday night, that…

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Doncaster Candidates Were On Deck Punters Loudly Resented Gemlight's Reversal Experiment With John Buchan Was a Lamentable Failure Horse Sold in Disgust Wins

Referee · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 3

THERE was a demonstration against runners in the Club Handicap, the mile and three furlongs event, at Rosehill, on Saturday, at which officialdom facetiously grinned…

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Clarence By-election. Mr. A. S. Henry Elected

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 20

Mr. A. S. Henry, the endorsed Country Party candidate, has been elected as the member for Clarence in the New South Wales State Parliament. The final…

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Easter Vacation for Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 7

Replying to Mr. Chaffley when the Legislative Assembly met to-day, the Premier said the House would sit until the day before Good Friday, and…

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Woman Creates Scene In New Zealand Parliament. WELLINGTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 9

When the Speaker of the House of Representatives was reading prayers this afternoon a woman in the visitors' gallery suddenly and loudly protested against the Child Welfare…

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In Parliament Today Lang Affirms Queries About Sleeman Betting Bill

Evening News · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Dunningham asked the Premier:—1. will he inform the House whether a person named J.H.C. Sieeman, who…

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State Parliament. Mr. Lang's Concern for All. Interest and Figures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 8

The Premier, when he desires, can be charmingly all-embracing. He can leave the impression that he abhors anything that savours of favour to one section of the community;…

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In Parliament Mr. Lang Unfolds Financial Plan "Cannot Benefit the State" -- Mr. Stevens

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 6

When members of the State Legislative Assembly settled themselves yesterday to hear Mr. Lang expound his financial plans, their expressions…

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The Catholic Club. Election of Officers

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 25

At the adjourned meeting of members of the Catholic Club, which was held on Tuesday, 10th inst., a good attendance was present to receive the report of the…

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Another Candidate Mr. Arthur Preston

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 5

Mr. Arthur Preston, of Beecroft, for a number of years president of the Parramatta Federal Electoral Conference, and perhaps one of the best known…

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Rosehill Candidates Make Excellent Times at Randwick Another Great Mile by Balloon King Veilmond Gallops Slashing Seven Furlongs Crowquette's Brilliant Dash

Evening News · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 2

BALLOON KING was responsible for another great mile trial at Randwick to-day. On the middle grass track (30 feet out from the rails), he registered 1.44½. Chase March began with him, but was of little use after the first half mile…

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Mr. Baldwin. Fighting Speech. St. George's By-election. LONDON, March 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 9

Cheers and shouts of "Baldwin for ever" from a crowded audience greeted the Conservative leader (Mr. Baldwin) when he stepped on to the platform at the Queen's Hall to…

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Ludicrous Threat. To Overthrow Parliament. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 7

The State executive of the Returned Soldiers' League declined the Australian Flying Corps' Association's request to summon a convention of sub-branches and unit associations to…

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State Parliament. More Talk About Interest. Assembly Passes Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 10

The Legislative Assembly should be thankful for Mr. Lysaght. The tall and bearded Attorney-General lends to the Chamber an air of gravity and old-world stateliness, combined…

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Country Move. Goulburn Meeting. Abolition of State Parliament Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 12

Despite wet weather nearly 2000 people supported the movement initiated by the Chamber of Commerce to protest against the excessive cost of government…

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Land of Milk and Honey But Too Many Men in Parliament

The Land · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

"An Interested Reader" writes: —Here we are in a land (lowing with milk and honey, so to speak, with wheat, wool, fruit and vegetables…

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In Parliament Interest Bill Pleasantries Two of a Kind Draw Their Swords

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 8

"How these lawyers love one another!" murmured a visitor to the State Legislative Assembly yesterday, arriving in time to hear Mr…

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United Associations. Election of Office Bearers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 5

The result of the election of office-bearers of United Associations was announced yesterday and was as follows:—Mrs. Kenneth Street (president), Mrs. Albert Littlejohn, Mrs…

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