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Politics & elections, 1932

2,509 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 126

Rescued From Surf But Died Election in June Swimmer Collapsed in Water Rope Snapped Forecast in State Circles

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 7

Well out beyond the surf at Byron Bay yesterday, Albert Long (50) collapsed in the water, and though he was The general impression in political circles at the week-end was that the Government will be forced to an election before the end of the…

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Parliament's New Session-- --Manly Brunette, Bondi Blonde

The Sun · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 12

The Federal Labor Caucus in the Upper House--the men who will decide whether the…

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Parliament Queue

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 9

CROWDS LINED UP awaiting early doors to the public gallery at yesterday's opening of Slate Parlinment Many were unable to gain admission…

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New Zealand Parliament. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 16

The emergency session of Parliament was opened by commission. Sir Charles Statham was re-elected Speaker. The formal opening and the Governor's Speech will take place…

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Mr. Bavin. Sympathy in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 10

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday the Speaker (Mr. Burke) and the Premier (Mr. Lang) expressed regret at the illness of Mr. Bavin, the leader of the Opposition…

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Validating Cuts in Grants Bill for Parliament

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 6

In order to validate the reduction of the statutory endowment for the current year to Sydney University and to other handles resulting from…

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Duty on Wool. Canadian Parliament's Decision. OTTAWA, Feb. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 12

The House of Commons to-night voted in favour of a duty on raw wool. A resolution was passed calling for a tariff "that would reasonably protect Canadian woolgrowers."…

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State Parliament. Mr. Lang on Financial Crisis. an Uninformative Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 10

Resumption of business by the State Parliament yesterday was attended with considerable interest, even some amount of excitement, for much had happened during the recess and…

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In Parliament Yesterday Cheaper Lighting for the People Reducing the Dividends Govt.'s Bill

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 5

FOLLOWING Mr. Justice Davidson's inquiry into the price of gas and his subsequent recommendations to the Government. Mr…

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Federal Parliament. Governor-general's Speech. Finance and Unemployment Are Outstanding Problems to Be Solved

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 14

THE first session of the thirteenth Commonwealth Parliament was opened at Canberra last Wednesday afternoon. After members had been sworn in,…

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Federal Parliamentary Labor Party. Election of Officers

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

At a meeting of members of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party, held at Canberra last week, Mr. J. H. Scullin was re-elected as leader. Mr. Forde was elected…

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Irish Elections. Win for Republicans

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 20

A surprisingly heavy vote was polled by the Republican Party, led by Mr. E. de Valera, in the Irish elections held last week. The votes cast for the Republican…

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Irish Elections. Oath of Allegiance. Mr. De Valera's Intentions. London, Feb. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 11

The state of the parties in the Irish Free State election, with returns for the seven Sligo-Leitrim seats to come, is as follows:— Government....... 53…

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Country Party. Election Pledges. Senator Hardy's Speech. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 11

Senator Hardy met a large number of district delegates of the United Country Movement at the Town Hall to-day and to-night to discuss means of organising the State…

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"N.s.w. Will Fight!" And Bruce Can Choose His Own Battleground, Says Premier In Parliament "Within The Law Or Beyond It" Ultimatum To Big Business Pan Own Interest Bill!

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 1

"This Government is determined that the conditions under which its people are living, although sneeringly referred to as luxury conditions by, Mr. Bavin and 'Mr. Bruce, ore worth fighting for, and we will fight for them on whatever battleground Mr. Bruce may choose, whether his action is within the law or beyond it."…

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Gas Jets at Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 6

Mr. Bruxner: Having listened to Mr. Gosling on finance, I don't wonder that Shadier was able to pull his leg, and that he can be…

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State Parliament. Recriminatory Debate in Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 8

The Assembly had an interesting day yesterday. On a bill for two months' supply to carry the Government to the end of April, Mr. Stevens made one of the most trenchant…

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Broadcasting Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

Sir,—As the opportunity to visit Parliament House during a sitting has never presented itself to me, I eagerly looked forward to the broadcast from the Legislative Assembly…

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Popular Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 7

Mr. Ted White, the Worshipful Master Eleet of Lodge Fairfield, E.G.L., is a well-known identity in the town. At one time he was a star performer in…

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De Valera, President. What the Irish Election Means

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 20

"The gunmen of Dublin" have voted with a vengeance, yet not quite aa Mr. Cosgrave anticipated. They gave him the only advance his party made in the…

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