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Politics & elections, 1931

2,746 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 138

Four of Them Candidates for Annandale

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 7

THOUGH no National candidate has nominated for the Annandale by-election there will be four aspirants for the votes…

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'Cannibalistic' the 'Labor Daily' Cusack Is Wrath Attack in Parliament

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

Mr. Cusack, M.H.R., is very wrath with the "Labor Daily" because we suggested that a "Hansard" proof he sent us. to demonstrate that he had…

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Sunday Cinemas. Bill Before Parliament. Petitions and Demonstrations. London, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 9

There is excitement in political circles regarding the prospects of the Sunday Performances Bill, which has reached the second reading stage on the understanding that it…

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Farmers' Parliament Opens in Bathurst on May 12 Delegates to Be Elected

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 6

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Dunn, announced last night that arrangements for the conference of producers and consumers to be held at Bathurst next month are nearing completion. The conference will open on Tuesday, May 12. The sittings…

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Living Wage Fixation Employers' Urgency Checked Parliament Busy on the Job Commission's Decision

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission yesterday refused the application of the Employers' Federation and other employing bodies [?] the holding of an inquiry and the declaration of a living wage a matter of urgency…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Tuesday, April 21, 1931. Annandale By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 8

On Saturday, which is Anzac Day, a by-election is to be held for the Annandale seat in the State Parliament. Hitherto Anzac Day has been held…

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Randwick Municipal Election

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 4

The Randwick Municipal Assembly Committee rooms have been opened at Maroubra Junction. Mr. M. Curotta the selected and endorsed…

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Tennis Match "L.d." v PARLIAMENT

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

A tennis match between a Parliamentary team and "Labor Daily." representatives on the Parliament House grass court was interrupted…

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Annandale By-election Four Candidates Nominated

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 4

Nominations for the vacancy in the N.S.W. State Parliament, caused by the bankruptcy of the sitting member for Annandale (Mr. R. J…

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Australia's Financial Stability Endangered by Premier Lang's Policy of Default. Prime Minister's Frank Statement in Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 18

IN the Federal Parliament last Thursday, the leader of the Country Party (Dr. Page) moved the adjournment of the House to discuss…

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Hopes Fade for Men Faced With Death in Icy Grip Shut To-morrow N.S.W. Savings Bank Surprise in Parliament Scullin Gives News

The Sun · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 1

The Government Savings Bank of New South Wales will not be opened for business to-morrow, according to an announcement made in the House of Representatives late this afternoon by the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin)…

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Tasmanian Elections. Labor Campaign Opened

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 9

The Leader of the Tasmamanian Parliamentary Labor Party (Mr. A. G. Ogilvie) last week opened the Labor campaign in connection with the…

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Annandale By-election. Miss M. M. Simpson's Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 12

Miss M. M. Simpson, the non-party candidate contesting the Annandale by-election, belives in the abolition of State Parliaments, Pointing out that nearly £2,000,000 a year…

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Heavily-weighted Candidates will be at a Disadvantage Rosebery Going Sure to Be Very Soft Saloon and Le Choucas Are in with Handy Imposts Prospects for To-day

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

GOOD wet-weather track though Rosebery is it is inevitable in view of the amount of rain that has fallen during the past few days, that the going will be distinctly soft for this afternoon's meeting. Accordingly, backers may be well advised to fight shy…

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Lyons Hammers Away for Election Mr. Scullin Reassures Federal Debate on Bank

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 7

CANBERRA, Tuesday.-- The negotiations between the Commonwealth and State Savings Banks were mentioned by Mr…

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Candidate at Polls Feminists with Miss Simpson

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 4

The Feminist Club, one of the first bodies to protest against the Annandale by-election taking place on Anzac Day, intends wholeheartedly to support Miss…

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No Polling Day Cars London

The Sun · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 12

The House of Commons to-day resumed consideration of the Electoral Reform Bill, which has not been before the House since the defeat of…

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Debate in Parliament. Commonwealth Bank's Offer Approved. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 9

After the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) had made a statement in the House of Representatives to-night outlining the offer made by Sir Robert Gibson, Mr. Latham said that he was…

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Guildford Preparing Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 17

Preparations for the next municipal elections are being made by Guildford Progress Association. That the association's nominees be not…

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The Felix Club Election Night Tennis and Vigoro

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 2

On Monday night last the above club held its most important meeting. The principal business was the election of office-bearers for the forthcoming six…

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