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Politics & elections, 1932

2,509 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 126

Irish Free State. Candidate and Detective Shot Dead. During Election Campaign. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 9

Mr. Patrick Reynolds, a Government candidate in the Irish Free State elections, and an ex-member of the Dall Eireann, and Detective McGeehan were shot dead at Foxfield, county…

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To Abolish Late Shopping Night Bill in Parliament Next Week

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 7

A bill to abolish the late Friday shopping night will be introduced In the Legislative Assembly when the session resumes next week…

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Gunmen Irish Fears Election Card Party Chances London

The Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 1

"DUBLIN'S gunmen are voting to-day for the Fianna Fail. How are you voting?"…

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Beyond Question Hindenburg's Re-election LONDON

The Sun · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 8

"For Hindenburg against Fascism," will be the Socialist Party's election slogan (says the Berlin correspondent of "The Times")…

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Election Articles

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 4

Unless otherwise indicated, all responsibility for articles and paragraphs concerning the Federal election is accented by. E. J. Dunn…

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Printing Union's Meeting Election of Officers Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 6

The half-yearly general, meeting of the Newcastle branch of the Printing Industry Employees' Union disclosed that the branch a finances were in a [?]…

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State Elections. Federal Labour to Contest All Seats

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 9

The State executive of the Federal Labour patty has decided to contest all seats at the next State elections It is understood that steps will be taken…

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Honey Marketing Board. Election of Members

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 7

In accordance with the provisions of the Marketing of Primary Products Acts, 1927-31, the term of office of the present members of the Honey Marketing Board expires on May…

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Bowls Replaces Parliament

Referee · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 15

MARKS is now an ardent bowler, and belongs to the Waverley Club. He finds solace in rolling up the elusive spheres since quitting…

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Like a Social Event To-day's Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 5

CANBERRA, Tuesday.--Although to-morrow's ceremonies will not be marked by all the traditional pomp of Parliamentary openings, because…

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Federal Parliament Opens. Need for Strict Economy Will Be Stressed

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 18

The Federal Parliament will open for business to-day (Wednesday) at Canberra. The example set by the Scullin Labor Government in eliminating the unnecessary…

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N.s.w. State Elections. A.l.p. Will Contest All Seats. Increased Activities in Labor Leagues

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 18

THE N.S.W. State Executive of the Australian Labor Party has decided to contest all seats in New South Wales at the next State elections, and at an early…

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Shooting of Candidate. Alleged Quarrel and Threats. LONDON, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 11

Evidence that a quarrel preceded the shooting of Mr. Patrick Reynolds, a Government candidate in the Irish Tree State elections, and Detective McGeehan waa given when…

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Troops on Guard at the Booths Irish Free State Elections More Shots Dublin

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

Armed troops are guarding the polling booths in to-day's general election. DE VALERA'S chance of ousting…

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Election Articles

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 4

Unless otherwise indicated all responsibility for articles articles and paragraphs concerning the Federal election is accepted by E. J. Dunn,…

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Honey Board Election Apiarists Will Vote on April 22

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 8

The term of office of toe present members of the Honest Marketing Board expires on May 2, and a poll is to be taken on April…

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Soldiers Needed at Election Irish Free State Poll To-day London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 6

To avoid intimidation at the polling to-morrow in the Irish Free State election, military forces are being sent to many of the electorates…

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Parliament's Bible. Signing by New Speaker. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 8

An interesting innovation at the opening ceremonies of the new Pailiament to-day was the signing by Mr. Mackay, who was elected Speaker, of the official Bible of the…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, February l8. 1932. Parliament Begins

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 8

At Canberra yesterday the GovernorGeneral opened Parliament with ceremony, and public interest was evidenced by a great influx of visitors to the…

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Federal Parliament. Governor-General's Speech. Urgent Problems of Finance and Workless. N.S.W. Government's Policy Condemned. Insurance Companies' Deposits. (From Our Special Representative.) CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 9

The first session of the 13th Parliament of the Commonwealth was opencd at Canberra this afternoon. The Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs), in his speech, said that the two fundamental problems were the maintenance of the soundness of…

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