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Politics & elections, 1932

2,509 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 126

Pre-election Bills. Part of State Government's Campaign

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

The Premier (Mr. Lang) presided at a meeting of the Cabinet yesterday, but he did not disclose to his colleagues his plans to combat the Commonwealth Government in the…

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State Crisis. Mr. Lang's Pre-Election Tactics. Bills for "Window-dressing." Officials Bewildered by Conflict of Orders

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

Mr Lang's plans to combat the Commonwealth are believed to include the introduction of drastic financial bills, which are likely to be rejected by the Legislative Council, but which will serve as "window-dressing" tactics leading up to a general election…

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Federal Labour Candidates

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

The Federal A.L.P. executive last night endorsed the following nominations for the next State elections:— North Sydney: Mr. Cecil Murphy, ex-M.L.A…

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Elections. Address by Mr. W. Bennett

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

Speaking at a well-attended meeting at Gresford Mr. Walter Bennett. M.L.A., said that New South Wales was in a state of chaos greater than over existed in its history…

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Fed. A. L. P. Candidates Endorsed

The Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 9

Candidates endorsed to date by the State executive of the Federal A. L. P. for the State elections are:-- Albury, C. F. Jackson; Botany, Ald…

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Weaker Centre French Election Effect LONDON

The Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 9

The French general election has had the unsatisfactory effect of weakening the Centre parties which provide the main elements of moderation in…

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Business of Nation Is Segond Alias Members Dash to Melbourne Election Bare - Faced! Canberra

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 6

THE announcement by Mr. Lyons last Friday, that the House will not sit next Friday but will adjourn on Thursday afternoon to…

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State Parliament. Endowment Bill. "Sugar-coated Pill."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 10

It was not until late in the afternoon, contrary to general expectations, that Mr. Lang brought down, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the bill to amend the Endowment…

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Relief of Unemployment. Bill Before Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 14

IN the House of Representatives last Thursday, Prime Minister Lyons introduced an Unemployment Relief Works Bill to provide for the carrying out of the…

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N.s.w. State Parliament. New Bills Introduced

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 6

WHEN the N.S.W. State Parliament resumed last week the Minister for Health (Mr. Ely) moved the second reading of the Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill,…

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State Elections Master Builder a Candidate

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 8

Master Builders will be interested to learn of the nom[?]ation of Mr. Albert Cattyn formerly an A[?]man of the Wavertey Council and now President of the Eastern Suburbs Branch of the…

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Family Endowment. New Bill in N.S.W. State Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 18

Legislation providing for an increased rate of child endowment tax from 4.8d. to 5d. in the £ and a new system of collection was introduced in the N.S.W. State…

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Police Corruption Alleged. Serious Charge in N.S.W. State Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 4

In the N.S.W. State Parliament last Wednesday, Mr. H. J. McDicken, member for Concord, made direct charges of corruption against the police. He said there…

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Why There Is Chaos in N.s.w. Lang Faction in Federal Parliament to Blame. Important Declaration by A.l.p. Conference

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 18

AT a conference of Branch officials of the New South Wales State Branch of the Australian Labor Party held at Sydney last Saturday a resolution was…

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Vote Solid for Labor on Saturday! All Nationalist and Country Party Candidates are Pledged to Drastic Wage Reductions. Remember, Voters! Only a Labor Government will Maintain the Workers' Standard of Living

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 17

VOTING in the Victorian State elections takes places next Saturday. As candidates have been returned unopposed for 20 electorates, voting will be confined to…

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Preparing for State Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 18

In preparation for an early election in New South Wales, the State A.L.P. Executive last Monday night dealt with the selection of candidates, and further…

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Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Election of Officers

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 1

At the annual general meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for Australasia and South Sea Islands (Incorporated), held last week, the…

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Maltese Elections May be Postponed. LONDON, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 12

A message from Malta says that the violence of Nationalists parading the streets shouting "Viva Italia" and "Down with England" may cause a postponement of the elections. The…

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QUEENSLAND. Election Campaign. Communists' Tactics Fail. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 12

The Premier (Mr. Moore), who has been touring the Darling Downs, where he received a gratifying reception, delivered his first city election speech in the City Hall last night…

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Next Elections. Mr. Loughlin to Contest Goulburn. GOULBURN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 12

Mr. Peter Loughlin, a former Labour Minister, was selected to contest the Goulburn seat at the next State elections at the U.A.P. electoral conference, held at Goulburn this…

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