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Politics & elections, 1932

2,509 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 126

Supporters of Canon Fail Church Election at Chatswood

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 8

At the annual vestry meeting of St. Barnabas' Church of England, Chatswood, on Wednesday, parishioners opposed to…

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Capone's Boast From Gaol "Will Be Issue at Next Elections" New York

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

"I'll be the issue for the next Presidential election," said Al Capone, when the huge gates of the Atlanta Gaol opened to receive him…

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New Federal Proclamation Issued Garnishee -- 28th Day Swift Action Follows Parliament's Move Attachment Becomes Effective As From This Morning Heaviest Penalties Rail Revenue Has Not Yet Been Touched Canberra

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

AT 11.25 TO-NIGHT, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ATTACHED, BY PROCLAMATION, THE FOLLOWING SOURCES OF REVENUE IN N.S.W.: --…

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Next Elections. Candidates for Goulburn. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 14

The Goulburn Country Movement electorate council to-day endorsed Mr. J. E. Fitzgerald (Goulburn) and Mr. J. J. Garry (Binalong) as Country party candidates at the next State…

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Nine Selected Unopposed U.a.p. Candidates for Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 5

The following candidates were selected unopposed at yesterday's meeting of the United Australia Party (management committee)…

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Hand Back Parliament to People "Real Solution," Says Bruxner "Filched Control"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 5

GOULBURN, Friday. -- The real solution to the present political crisis, according to Mr. Bruxner, leader of the…

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Lang Men Oppose £600,000 Relief Parliament Dumbfounded at "Political Spite"

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday. -- With few surprises left, Parliament was dumbfounded to-night when the three Lang members on duty here -- Messrs. Rowland James (Hunter), Rosevear (Dalley), and…

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U.A.P. CANDIDATES Three for Nepean Pre-Selection MR. R. B. Walker Retiring

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 1

There are numerous candidates for U.A.P. pre-selection throughout the State, and many sitting members are being opposed. There…

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QUEENSLAND. The Election Prospects. (From a Correspondent.) Brisbane, May 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 12

Every general election is more or less a gamble because nobody can say very definitely what laige sections of the electors will do on polling day, and the difficulties of gauging…

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UAP.'s Preparations for a State Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 16

Numerous inquiries are being received at headquarters from electors as to whether their names are on the electoral rolls. Preparations are well in hand in the event of an election…

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VICTORIA. Election Campaign. Federal Members to Assist. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 13

To enable Federal members to take part in the campaign immediately before the Victorian State elections on Saturday, May 14. the House of Repiesentatlves will be adjourned…

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Rally of Racing Men Can Alone Save the Sport Is Your Candidate a "YES" or a "No" Man? Dick Wootton Chats to "Truth" "A Vital Struggle"

Truth · Sunday 8 May 1932 · page 5

World-famous racing trainer, Mr. Richard Wootton, is back from the country, where he has been adjusting substantial…

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No Relief Tax From Rents and Dividends But Wages Slug Continues Lang Said Not To Collect It Tries To Evade Garnishee "A Trick" Stevens Calls It Election Nearer ?

The Sun · Sunday 8 May 1932 · page 1

It was learned yesterday that the Taxaxtion Department assessors several weeks ago discontinued assessing unemployment relief taxes. The relief taxes that should come from last year's…

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For Selection Candidates State Claims

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 2

Dundas on Tuesday evening eclipsed all former political efforts, when a record number of residents within reasonable distance of Peter's garage assembled…

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Early Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 9

It is the opinion in political circles that a general election will be held in June, because the State Ministry will find it difficult within the next few weeks to find the funds with…

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Next Elections. Mr. Martin's Address. New States Policy. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 10

In an address here last night, Mr. L. O. Martin, M.L.A., said that, apparently, according to Senator Hardy, the only issue before the country was the formation of new States…

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Elections in W.A. For Legislative Council. One Labour Gain. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 10

Elections to the Legislative Council took place yesterday. Of the 10 members who were retired six were returned unopposed. In the Metropolitan Suburban electorate Mr…

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State Crisis. Important Developments This Week. Mr. Lang May Disclose His Plans Pending the State Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 9

Important developments in the State crisis are foreshadowed this week by those in well-informed political Labour circles. Up to the present, the Premier (Mr. Lang) has not disclosed his hand, but has remained content to rely on obstructive tactics designed to prevent the Commonwealth from…

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West Aust. Leg. C'cil Elections Six Retiring Members Are Returned Unopposed Secession Perth

The Labor Daily · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 6

INCONSIDERABLE interest was attached to the Legislative Council elections, which concluded last night as six out of the ten…

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France. Election Result. Victory for The Left. LONDON, May 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 9

Progress results of the second ballot in the French general elections show that M. Tardieu's Government has been defeated…

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