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Politics & elections, 1931

2,746 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 138

Fed. Election National Nominations Executive Meeting

The Sun · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 6

The executive of the National Association, at its meeting Into this afternoon, Is expected to deal with the question of nominations for the…

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Corio Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Sunday. -- Five candidates have signified their intention of contesting the Corlo seat in the House of Representatives at the next…

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Mr. Bavin Appeals for Election. Premiers' Conference. "Honour Must Be Upheld."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 10

Speaking at Manly last night, the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin) said that so far as the conference now proceeding in Melbourne was concerned he preferred not to say…

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Dole Inspectors. Startling Charges in Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 18

Serious allegations were made by Mr. Dunningham, member for Coogee, in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on Tuesday morning, regarding the 90 dole…

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Questions in Parliament What Members Are Asking

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 4

MR. KILPATRICK (C.P.) asked the Minister for Lands in the Legislative Assembly yesterday whether the Government would follow the example…

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Newspaper Printer. Offence Against Parliament. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 12

The Legislative Assembly to-night carried by 23 votes to 15 a motion by Mr. Wells (Nationalist) that Selby Walker, printer of the "Dally News," was guilty of contempt by the…

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Dole Jobs Hot Outbreak in Parliament Baddeley Explains

The Sun · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 1

Further references to the appointment of dole inspectors gave rise to angry scenes in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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In Parliament Startling Dole Charges Dunningham Amazes the House

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 6

TO Hold the scales of justice between two political parties, while belonging to one, is obviously an unenviable job, but the Acting-Speaker,…

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State Parliament. Interesting Morning in Assembly. Dole Inspector Appointments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 10

The Assembly was almost excited yesterday, it is seldom so many members remain after question time. Mr. Dunningham, the member for Coogee, had lately been raising the…

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Dole Inspectors. Grave Allegations in Parliament. Sensational Speech by Mr. Dunningham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 11

Grave charges against some of the 90 dole inspectors appointed by the Government were made in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. The Nationalist Whip (Mr. Dunningham) said that some of the inspectors had been accused of misappropriating union funds. Others…

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Ex-crown Prince. Probable Candidate for German Presidency. London, June 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 11

A Berlin message says the feeling is growing in Germany that, if General von Hindenburg refuses next year to accept a second term of office as President, the Monarchists…

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Questions in Parliament What Members Are Asking

The Labor Daily · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 4

THE Acting-Premier, Mr. Baddeley, told Mr. Horsington in the Assembly yesterday that he would submit amendments to the Broken Hill…

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State Parliament. Question of an Appointment. Council Amends Insurance Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 8

There was every appearance of a quiet day ahead when the Assembly met yesterday morning. Questions were asked—mild ones about the unemployed, reappraisement of land, law…

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In Parliament Another Storm Breaks "Smack on the Nose" Suggestion

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

"If Mr. Bavin used those words outside, the only proper thing to do would be to smack him on the nose!" Shouted by Mr. Evan Davies, this…

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A.F.A. CANDIDATE Alderman R. T. Gillies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 7

Alderman R. T. Gillies, of Fairfield, is a candidate for the A.F.A. endorsement for the Parramatta Federal seat. Alderman Gillies—who was a member…

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For Council? Merrylands Soldier Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 7

A proposal to run Digger candidates at the next municipal elections was mentioned at Merrylands Returned Soldiers' League on Monday…

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King Carol "Wins an Election" London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 8

The "Manchester Guardian's" Vienna correspondent reports that in the Rumanian elections--held under a law designed to give' the majority to…

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Question in Parliament Fair Bents Act

The St George Call · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 6

Mr. Butler: Is the Minister for Justice aware that many small shopkeepers have been 9 placed at considerable disadvantage .and hardship in…

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Questions in Parliament What Members Are Asking

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 6

MR. Chaffey questioned the DeputyPremier in the Legislative Assembly yesterday whether he would recommend at the next meeting of…

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