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Politics & elections, 1931

2,746 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 138

What Lang May Do Governor Could Force Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 7

FOLLOWING the Legislative Council's decision to adhere to its graduated scale of Public Service salary cuts, it is…

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What They Did in Parliament Rcappraisement

The Land · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 3

ON the Irrigation (Amendment) Bill, which Country Party members are not opposing,Mr. J.Reld (C.P., Casino) emphasised that the urgent need for…

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In Parliament. Statement by the Premier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 9

"Labour leaders are beginning to come to the conclusion that they will have to tell their people outside that there is no use trying to get the reforms they require along the…

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State Parliament. Public Service Salaries Bill. Mr. Lang Proposes an Adjustment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 8

On Wednesday Mr. Lang, when he made his furious speech about the Legislative Council thwarting his efforts, was trampling out the grapes of wrath. One scheme after…

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State Parliament Evictions Govt.'s Measure Bill Through the Assembly Powers of Court

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 5

MOVING the second reading of the Ejectments Postponements Bill in the Assembly, the Minister for Justice Mr Mckell (in the [?]…

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Meet. the Men Who Make the Conference. Personalities of Farmers' Parliament A Great Record

The Land · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

THE Hon. A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C., who was appointed to the Treasurership upon the death of Mr. A. E. Hunt last year, has an outstanding record…

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Good Oil on the Track Gall Ops Getting Into Shape to Win Races Horses Who Did Striking Gallops at Randwick on Thursday Moorefield Candidates Astir

Arrow · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 8

Although conditions wore not wholly favorable to very fast times at Randwick on Thursday morning, some remarkably good track trials were recorded by horses with engagements at Moorefleld on Saturday, and by some of the spring candidates rapidly approaching racing condition…

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Rebel Victory Reformists Wiped Out Leftward Swing in Bulgarian Elections

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 3

Sofia. — The Bulgarian elections which were recently held, resulted in a landslide against the Fascist government of Liaptcheff. The so-called…

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Municipal Elections. Preparing the Rolls

The Propeller · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 3

Pending the fate of the Greater Sydney Bill the town clerks of the various municipalities will be kept busy this month in seeing that the lists…

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The Talk of Sydney Wit In Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 4

INTO the drab setting of Parliament comes soldom a flash of wit, such as we enjoyed in the heyday of Mr. J. C. L. patrick. Major…

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State Parliament. Public Service Salaries Reduction. Compromise Bill's Easy Passage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 10

The Assembly met yesterday at half-past 11, understanding that it would proceed with a new bill for the reduction of Public Service pay. It was somewhat nervy, even excited…

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Temperance Issue at Elections Alliance Makes Important Change of Policy

The Methodist · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 5

Perhaps the most important decision in the history of the organisation was made by the Council of the N.S.W. Prohibition Alliance at its last…

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State Elections. Nationalist Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 12

Nominations for selection in the Nationalist interest in all State electorates will close with the general secretary of the National Association (Mr. H. W Horsfield) on Monday at 4…

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Plan to Re-open Govt. Savings Bank on August 17 Bill for Parliament Next Week Six Leading Business Men May Act As Trustees Expert Committee's Scheme Rationed Release of Portion of Savings Is Hoped for

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 1

All going well, it is hoped to re-open the Government Savings Bank on Monday, August 17. Facing, a difficult, even delicate, undertaking, the Government does not wish unduly to rush matters; but reasonable expedition…

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Parliament on Stamp

The Sun · Sunday 9 August 1931 · page 3

Search the map of Europe, and if you have particularly keen eyes they may alight upon a tiny triangle of land wedged between France and Spain, which harbors…

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Ratepayers' Dues New Act of Parliament?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 4

The necessity of allowing Auburn ratepayers in dire circumstances to meet their dues by doing council work was stressed at Monday night's meeting to…

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Censure Motion. State Parliament. Composite Ministry Suggested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 9

When the Legislative Assembly meets to-morrow, the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin) may move a censure motion against the Government for having entered into an…

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Blaming Parliament. Mr. Latham Complains. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 10

"I sometimes think," said the deputy leader of the Opposition in the Federal Parliament (Mr. Latham), at a smoke social at the Commercial Travellers' Club on Saturday night,…

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A.f.a. Policy. No Pre-selection. Candidates Must Be Free From Other Parties

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 10

A new rule adopted by the All for Australia League, at its constitutional convention on Saturday, provides that all Parliamentary candidates nominated under the league's…

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Censure Motion in House To-day Parliament to Discuss Shadler Contract A.l.p. Axe for Secretary of Breadcarters' Union No Hitches in Supply

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 7

The new arrangements made by the Chief Secretary, Mr. Gosling, with the master bakers for the supply of dole bread, were approved of yesterday by State Cabinet. The last has not been heard of the affair, however, and…

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