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Politics & elections, 1931

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Federal Elections. Lang Candidates. "Inner Group" Nominees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 13

Although the nominees of the "inner group" appear to be safe, the final results of the ballots for the selection of Lang candidates for the Cook, South Sydney, and Lang seats…

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Parramatta Bowlers at Dinner Parliament Criticised "You Don't Deserve This One," Says Mr. Walker

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 2

The depression, the spectre of crushing taxation, and such gloomy subjects were temporarily banished in the atmosphere…

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All Eyes Will Be on Parliament To-day Upper House Must Has No Case Govt. Holds Very Strong Hand To-day's Vote

The Labor Daily · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

The fate of the Emergency Wage Tax will be decided to-day, when the measure comes before the Legislative…

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Mr. Lang's Taxes. Political Crisis Imminent. Upper House May Reject Bills. Suggested Emergency Cabinet. Early Election Mooted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 9

Mr. Lang's emergency taxation bills are almost certain to be rejected by the Legislative Council, thus precipitating a crisis for the State Government. This was the opinion held in well-informed political circles last night…

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Split Vote Nationalists' Fears A. F. A. Candidates

The Sun · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 7

Danger is seen by New South Wales Nationalist headquarters in the announcement to- day that the executive of the A. F. A. League…

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Election Warfare In Spain Two Dead Priests in Danger Streets Guarded Madrid

The Sun · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 9

Despite fears of widespread disturbances the elections passed off comparatively quietly in Spain, the most serious incident…

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S. Coast Water Bd. Workers Election of Officers Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 4

The South Coast branch of the water and Sewarage Board Employees' Association elected the following officers at a meeting in Wollongong on Saturday:…

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A.f.a. Wants an Election "Appeal to the People"

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 1

THE A.F.A. League of N.S.W., in a statement yesterday, entered its emphatic protest against the taxation bill put forward by Mr. Lang, emphasising that it…

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Calm After Storm in Parliament Golden Million For England

The Sun · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 14

MEETING to- day of the N. S. W Women s Amate[?] Swimming Association Committee to discuss plans for the Olympic Ball to be held at the Ambassadors on August 26. Seated, from left: Mesdames B. O'Keefe (hon. treasurer), Herbert Field (president) and W Chambers (hon. secretary. UP IN THE AIR at the East Sydney Technical College tennis to- day.-- J. Hill,…

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Voters Shot Dead at Election Coalition Swept the Spanish Polls Madrid

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 8

Under strong forces of police and the Civil Guard, the Spanish elections passed off quietly, the only, serious disturbance being at Barcelona,…

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Spain. the Elections. Comparatively Quiet. Results Not Complete. London, June, 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 9

Despite fears that anything might happen, the Spanish elections passed off comparatively quietly. The most serious incident was at Barcelona, where…

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Bets Tax Exemption of Stake To-day's Parliament

The Sun · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 11

In reply to Mr. Kilpatrick (C.P.), Mr. Lang said that a decision had been reached to exempt the stake from the winning bets tax, and an…

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Candidates From New Movements Country Party Ready for Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 8

IN the event of an early Federal or State election, the Country Party is ready to "toe the mark" with candidates, who, in…

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State Parliament. a Day of Suspense. Tax and Salaries Reduction Reimposed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 12

After the happenings of the night in the Legislative Council, the Assembly met yesterday full of expectation. A sixteen-million proposal of the Government cannot be thrown…

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In Parliament on with 1- Tax Again! Opposition Tilts at Government

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 6

An air of expectancy hung over the House yesterday after Monday's sensational rejection of the new Wages Tax Bill by the Council; but the early…

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Conventing the Nation's Internal Debt. Discussion in Federal Parliament. Labor Members Oppose Wage Reductions and Pension Cuts

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 8

"RESUMING the debate on the Debt Conversion Agreement Bill in the Federal Parliament last week, Country Party-member Stewart contended that the…

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Severe Preparation Forces Many G.N. Hurdlers to the Wall G.N. Hurdle Hopes Have Fallen by Wayside Race Seems Confined to Three Candidates Olina, Cockcrow, or Mosstrooper

Referee · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 3

Grand National Hurdle candidates have completed their public tasks. for the past four weeks, intensive racing has been their portion, and, as so frequently happens, many have failed to withstand the searching preparations which is so necessary to fit them for the gruelling task which…

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Socialism and Parliament

The Labor Daily · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 5

CAN Socialisation of Industry be brought about by parliamentary action? This question is asked, and…

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Commonwealth Bank Business. Information Sought in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 11

An indication of the risks to private persons having their business divulged were banking to come under the control of Government was given in the House of…

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Spanish Parliament. Republican in Sentiment. LONDON, June 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 9

Though the full returns of the elections in Spain are not known, those that have been received show that the Parliament will be definitely republican in sentiment, and…

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