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Politics & elections, 1931

2,746 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 138

Fairfield Rechabites Election of Officers

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

Fail-field Tent turned out in good numbers to receive the D.C.R. when he paid an official visit. For an appeal from the Benevolent…

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Women's Rights United Assn. Anxious Mock Parliament

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

TO maintain the status of women is the most important plank in the platform of the United Associations, and a sub-committee has…

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First Election Shots Marr Opens Campaign For Parkes Finance Issue

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

RESTORATION OF confidence in Government reduction of expenditure and the honoring of all obligations are the first steps towards reducing unemployment declared Mr Lath…

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Opening of the Parkes By-election Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 16

Major Marr, the selected Nationalist candidate (left), Alderman Blick, who presided, and the leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Latham, K.C., at Ashfield Town Hall last night…

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Parkes By-Election

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

B.R.J. returns to the charge:-- I suggested in the "Pictorial" several days ago that the Parkes by-election offered a bright opportunity…

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"Safe for Marr" Parkes By-election

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1931 · page 5

The Parkes seat is safe for Mr. Marr, the Nationalist candidate, in the opinion of the National Association…

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For Country's Good Backseat Scullin Would Take It If Necessary or Even Leave Parliament Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 7

Declaring that he would stand true to his party and his principles, the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) in a speech at the civic reception…

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Spains Elections Under Martial Law If Necessary MADRID

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

SPAINS general election has been used for March 1. It is proposing to rise marual law as soon as con[?] but it has been announced that…

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Parkes By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

Sir,—I cordially agree with "Judex" as to the importance of the Parkes by-election and the failure of the scullin Labour Government to fulfil the promises made by the responsible…

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Parkes Election. Nationalist Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 10

High hopes are entertained by the National party leaders that the Parkes seat will be regained by the former member, Mr. C. W. Marr…

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Municipal Elections at Cessnock Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 6

Nomination have been called by Cessnock A.L.P. for two candidates to contest the extraordinary municipal election on January 31. They will close with the…

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Empire Trade Fight Issue For Next British Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 7

THE used British general election probably will be rough on the empire trade issue according to Mr William [?] who reached Sydney…

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Spanish Elections. May be Held Under Martial Law. LONDON, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 9

A message from Madrid states that the Spanish general elections have been fixed for March 1. It is proposed to withdraw martial law as…

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Parkes By-election Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 12

The Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Latham, M.P., and the Nationalist candidate, Major Marr, at Hurlstone Park, yesterday…

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Northern Miners. Central Council Election. Sitting Members Defeated. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 13

Considerable significance is attached to the fact that all sitting representatives of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation on the federation's central council were defeated…

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Phar Lap Newmarket Candidate Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 9

H. R. Telford has acquired a part interest in Phar Lap, in conjunction with Mr. D. J. Davis, of Sydney. Phar Lap to-day was entered for…

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All Beaten North Miners' Council Poll Shows Hew Team Annual Election Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

THE annual ballot for the Northern Miners' representatives on the Central Council resulted in the sitting members being replaced…

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Two Communists to Stand Cessnock Mun. Election Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 6

It was announced by Mr. H. Seanlon, secretary of the coalfields section of the Communist Party to-day that two members would contest the…

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Chance to Teach Objective the Parkes By-election (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 8

Sir,--since, the Socialisation Committee was set up by last Easter Conference, it has accomplished much good work, mainly through the medium of public meetings…

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State Cabinet To-day's Meeting Parliament on

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 5

TO-DAY'S meeting of the State Cabinet will usher in a busy week preparatory to resumption of the session next Tuesday. An outline of…

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