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Politics & elections, 1932

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Socialistic Objective Election Issue Press Campaign

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 March 1932 · page 5

A LENGTHY discussion took place at the Saturday night session on the Socialisation objective of the party…

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Australia's Greatest Farm Horse—Candidates for the Royal Show Championship

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 12

These five stallions were the finalists for the tricolour in the greatest show of Clydesdales Sydney has seen for many years. They were a grand lot. and, although some of the old hands declared that they were not up to the standard of twenty years ago, most keen judges acknowledged that very definite progress is now being made with the breed, and that, in view of the demand for draughts throughout the Commonwealth, the future is safe with such stock to breed from. Nearest the camera is the champion. Crystal Tide, with the reserve champion, Royal Gaiety, next to him…

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Bavin's Swan Song To Nationalist Party Caucus Reason Why He Retires From Leadership Bligh Street Is in a Panic Over the Issue Wire Pulling Election of Bavin's Successor Not Till

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 5

CONTRARY to expectations, the Nationalist Party was unable yesterday to select a successor to Mr. Bavin as leader of the Sta[?]…

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Fit As Junior Clerks Leaving Certificate Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 9

The following is a list of Leaving Certificate candidates who have satisfied the examination requirements for appointment as junior clerk at…

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Defying Act of Parliament Net Fishing at Port Hacking

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 5

"A scandalous thing," said Sydney scientists, protesting yesterday against the Chief Secretary over-riding an Act of Parliament and…

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Member of Parliament Pleads for Man in Dock. Three-year-old Charge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 9

Mr. E. L. Sanders, M.L.A., gave evidence at the Central Police Court yesterday against an alleged pickpocket on a three-years-old charge, but he later pleaded with the…

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M.U.I.O.O.F. Parramatta Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 14

The quarter summons meeting of the Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge No. 2 Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows, Parramatta took…

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Fairfield Dance "Popular Lady" Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 7

Fairfield School of Arts was crowded on Tuesday, when a dance to assist the candidature of Mrs. Don Campbell in Fairfield P. and C. Association's popular lady…

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Wanted, a Leader! The Resignation of Mr. Bavin and the Candidates for His Position Country Party Must Be Considered

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 1

MR. T. R. BAVTN, K.C., has resigned from the position of leader of the Nationalist Party, continued Ill-health rendering this…

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Racing Section Slip This Section Out for the Races A.J.C. Final Day Candidates In Form Horses Working Well for Randwick Vista Again Shows Brilliance On the Track

Arrow · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 7

SEVERAL horses with engagements at Randwick on Saturday worked fast enough on the track on Thursday morning, to suggest winning prospects. Fuji San, Panola, and Cynical, have not appeared during the racing of the middle days of the Autumn carnival, but their track efforts were sufficient to indicate that…

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The Lang Parliament: Syd Miller Presents a Unique Close-up of the N.S.W. Assembly in Full Session

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 10

Minister for Justice: W. J. McKELL Colonial Secretary: MARK GOSLING…

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DISLOYALISTS. Government's Election Promise. Fulfilment Urged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 12

In a speech yesterday, the Rev. Arnold Conolly, rector of St. John's, Gordon, and chairman of the New South Wales council of the Church of England Men's Society, made…

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New Leader For the Nationalists. Election To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 9

A special meeting of the State Parliamentary Nationalist party has been convened for to-morrow morning for the purpose of electing a leader of the Parliamentary Opposition in…

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Party Unity. Nationalists and A.F.A. to Fight Next Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 9

Although Mr. A. J. Gibson, leader of the All for Australia League, last evening made a plea for unity in the present political emergency, it is known that several prominent…

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'Miss Sydney' Contest Public Service Will Have Candidate

The Sun · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 13

The "Miss Sydney" competition, which decides who is to be "Sydney's most popular girl," is organised by the United Charities Fund, and the…

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State Seat Candidate

The Sun · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 10

Mr. R. Storey, of the Postal Electricians' Union, and a nephew of the late John Storey, former Premier of N.S.W., has been selected as the…

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April Is Crisis Month for State Australia Awaits Developments in N.s.w. Election or -- ?

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 7

THIS month will be the most eventful in the political history of Australia…

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Irish Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 1

MR. de VALERA, addressing a crowd at the recent Irish elections. His subsequent demands, in office, have put Anglo-Irish relationships on a…

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PARLIAMENT. Address by Sir D. Levy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 April 1932 · page 8

Sir Daniel Levy, M.L.A., addressing the Kirribilli branch of the United Australia party, last night, on the "History of Parliament," said that the constitution and…

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W M. Hughes May Lose His Seat Compromising Admissions Of Election Expenditure By Defeated Nat. Candidate. £2000 Spent on Campaign Says Cowper Application for Ouster Is Proposed Were Payments Under the Act Exceeded? Legal Advice

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 April 1932 · page 1

FOLLOWING the compromising admissions of election expenditure made at the U.A.P. convention on Friday…

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