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Politics & elections, 1931

2,746 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 138

Premiers' Agreement Goes to Parliament Theodore Outlines All the New Taxation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 9

CANBERRA, Thursday.--Full details of the legislation proposed in consequence of the Premiers' Conference plans were made known in the House of Representatives to-day4 on, the second reading of the Debt Conversion Agreement Bill, first of the series of…

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Economy Measures In Federal Parliament. Increased Income Tax. Reduced Interest, Pensions, and Salaries. Higher Primage Duty and Sales Tax. (From Our Special Representative.) Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 9

The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) emphasised the grave economic position of Australia in the House of Representatives to-day, when he introduced the Debt Conversion Agreement Bill, which sets out the conditions of the proposed conversion of Australia's internal debt The…

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M.M. Candidate All Mining Groups Take Note

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 4

Pending the calling of the next M.M. (mining section) Conference It has been decided that in future the work of directing and co-ordinating…

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Lang Supporters Penrith Laborites Meet Addresses by Candidates

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 1

There are two Labor party organisations in E[?]nrith—one supporting the Federal Government and Mr Chifley, M.H.R., and the…

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Upper Hunter By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 14

Mr. Malcolm Brown, Independent Country party candidate, whose position is unassailable…

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Allegations Of Corruption Challenge Likely After Fed. Ballot Pre-selection Surprise Lang Candidate Behind

The Sun · Sunday 21 June 1931 · page 5

Following the exposure on Friday of the corruption in the Glebe Labor municipal pre-selection ballot, when the general…

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Municipal Elections Guildford Association "Must Prepare"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 2

The necessity for organising to fight the forthcoming municipal elections was emphasised by the president (Mr. A. MacKenzie) at Guildford Progress…

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Fear Violence Elections in Spain Liberals Leave London

The Sun · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 1

The Government's laxity in suppressing Extremist demonstrations has caused the Liberal leaders, Counts Romanones and Alhucemas, to…

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Longer Hours Federal Parliament Canberra

The Sun · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 9

Longer sitting hours of Parliament, with possible extra days of sitting, beginning next week, are projected by the Government to pass the…

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"People Know Now" Is Nat. Claim "Vindicated" Election Home Truths October Forecast

The Sun · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 10

Vindication of the policy on which the Nationalist State Government fought the October election and fell, was found in the…

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Officials of Fed. A.l.p. Election Last Night

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 6

The local brach of the Federal A.LP. lost night elected the following officials; Organising secretary Mr. W. R…

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Not Just Yet Fed Elections Unlikely Will Hang on

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 6

According to a report delivered before the local branch of the Federal A.L.P last night by Messrs. J. Bailey and J. Coates…

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The Speaker Collapses at Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 10

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. F. Burke) collapsed in his room at Parliament House after he had retired from the Legislative Assembly yesterday morning…

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Questions in Parliament What Members Are Asking

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 4

MR. OLDE (Lab.) asked the Minister for Health if it was a fact that a number of official visitors are appointed and paid large fees to…

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Upper Hunter By-election Nationalist Candidate Defeated

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 8

Contrary to expectations, the Upper Hunter seat in the N.S.W. State Parliament has been lost to the Nationalist Party. The new member is Mr. Malcolm…

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Women Candidates For Next Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 11

A women's party intends to nominate candidates at future elections. The United Associations Women's Non-party Campaign Committee and others interested in…

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State Parliament. Opinions on the Transport Monopoly Bill. Opposition Criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 10

The introduction of the new member for the Upper Hunter seat, Mr. Malcolm Brown, formed an interesting opening to the sitting of the Legislative Assembly yesterday. Mr…

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Henry Lawson Literary Society. Election of Officers

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Henry Lawson Literary Society the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. A. G. Alanson; Vice-Presidents…

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Gold Comfort for Alfonso Monarchist Candidates Madrid

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 8

The ex-King of Spain, Alfonso, or any who may aspire to warm his throne, will find little encouragement in the Spanish elections…

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"Exit the Plan"? -- Curtin Election to End It Rank and File Have Fling Novel C.p. Idea

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 7

CANBERRA, Tuesday. -- An extension of the life of Parliament and the resignation of the Government to make way…

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