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Politics & elections, 1931

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Trance. the Presidency. Election Prospects. Support for M. Briand. (From Our Bpecial Representative) London, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 9

The greatest interest is being taken by Britain in the French Presidential election to be held on Wednesday next. It is recognised by thoughtful Britons…

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Rice Marketing Board. Election of Growers' Representative

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 7

A poll for the election of a representative of rice producers within the electoral district of Wade Shire will be held on June 5, owing to the resignation of William H. Wood, of…

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Superannuation Board Election

The Labor Daily · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 5

The candidature of Mr. M. J. D. Page, sitting member, has been officially endorsed by the Federal executive of the 4th Division Postmasters…

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Parliament To-day

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 5

NEITHER the Premier nor the Speaker will be in his place to-day when Parliament meets. Mr. Lang is…

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First Federal Parliament Members Celebrate Anniversary. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 8

A number of the members of the first Federal Parliament met at Parliament House, Melbourne, to-day, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the first…

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Next Election May Not Take Place This Year. Opinion in Canberra. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 9

The assurance in Melbourne on Saturday of the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) that his Ministry, "if frustrated by the Senate" would insist on a double dissolution is regarded here…

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Federal Elections. Macquarie Seat. LITHGOW

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 10

In addition to Mr. P. Matthews, of Mount Victoria, Messrs. Austin Burke and Luchetti, of Lithgow, have announced their candidature in the ballot to be conducted by the Macquarie…

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Nationalists Seek Candidates Upper Hunter Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 7

The National Association has invited, nominations from aspiring candidates for the State vacancy in the Upper Hunter electorate…

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Western Australia. Parliament Reassembles. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 12

Both Houses of the State Parliament met to-day after recess since December. In the Legislative Assembly the Premier (Sir James Mitchell) reviewed the financial position of…

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State Parliament. Popular Method of Reply. "Propaganda" and Noise

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 10

What a boon the word "propaganda" has has been to the politician. What an effective verbal missile it becomes in the mouths of those who think loosely and speak more or…

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Federal Election Candidates

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 12

LABOR nominations for the Victorian seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives closed last Friday, and the task of investigating the credentials of the…

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Parliament Invoked. Member Makes Implied Charges. Stewards and Clubs Involved

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 9

LAST week I reported the case of jockey Guy, who was disqualified for two years over his handling of Dal Lad in the Hurdle Race at the Moorefield…

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Mr. Scullin May Seek Conference of Parties in Parliament House. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 11

An early announcement is expected from the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) as to his proposals that members of the House of Representatives should meet at an informal…

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Lyons Gets a Hot Reception. Bitter Scene in Federal Parliament. Censure Motion Debate

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 16

SCENES of wild disorder, followed by bitter speeches, were witnessed in the…

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In Parliament Law Reform Bill "Umbrella Act" the "Bleeding Heart" of Mr. Lysaght

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 6

King Charles head, the proverbial red herring, the cat that came back --all these stock cliches were recalled when the closing of the Savings…

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Tasmanian State Elections. Setback for Labor

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 18

LABOR suffered a setback in the Tasmanian State general elections, which took place last Saturday. As the voting was on the preferential system the…

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Legislative Council Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 12

THE triennial elections for the Victorian Legislative Council will take place on June 6. The rolls to be used on that occasion have been completed, and…

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Upper Hunter By-election. Singleton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 15

The following have signified their intention of submitting their names for selection as Nationalist candidates to contest the by-election for Upper Hunter, rendered necessary…

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French Presidency. M. Briand a Candidate. LONDON, May 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 12

A message from Paris says that M. Briand has agreed to stand for the Presidency, following the invitation of a strong delegation representing the Left Wing parties of the…

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United Front Attained Nationalists and A.f.a. League Election Control

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

At the unity conference yesterday delegates representing the All For Australia League, the National Party, and the Country Party arrived at an…

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