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Politics & elections, 1932

2,509 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 126

President of France a Simple Man Machine-gun Guard During Election Big Majority Paris

The Sun · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 10

STRANGE contrasts took place at Versailles to-day. While troops, aeroplanes and machine-guns turned the…

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U.A.P. SAFE? Victorian Election Forecast MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 20

It is expected that about 700,000 people will vote at the Legislative Assembly election on Saturday, giving a 95 per cent. poll…

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Candidates for Tatt.'s Show Good Form on Track Attractive "Seven" by Tantrum Circus Star's Sprint Crucis No Match for Chide in Mile Try-out Gallops at Randwick

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 2

HORSES engaged at Saturday's meeting of Tattersall's Club were responsible for pleasing trials at Randwick yesterday morning. Two to register especially good efforts were Tantrum and Circus Star, each of whom is a candidate for the Welter Handicap…

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"Biggest Liar in Parliament."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 10

Nonagenarian Mr. Fred. Cox, who was called to his fathers a couple of weeks ago, was noted for his "fortiter in re," and many humorous stories of his bluff…

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State Parliament. Government's Bombshell. Some Impressions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 8

When, in obviously combative mood and with a note of challenge in his voice, Mr. Lang entered upon the preliminary stages of the Mortgages' Taxation Bill in the…

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Women and Politics Three Queensland Candidates for the Election

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 2

THERE are three women seeking Parliamentary honors at the Queensland elections to be held on the 11th of next month. Each one has been, and still is,…

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Next Elections. U.A.P. Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 10

Nominations from candidates for selection in the U.A.P. interest for the Bulli electorate have been extended at the request of the branches in the electorate to close on Monday,…

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Red Reg. Tries to Drag in a Red Herring! Alleges That Garden Attack Was a Frame-up Absurd Story Parliament Treats It with Derision and Contempt

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 5

AN audacious attempt on the part of the Alias Party in the Assembly, some of whose members are closely bound up with the…

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Who'll Win? Granville By-Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 2

Three ex-alderman are said to be seeking re-election at the Granville by-election caused by the resignation of Alderman H. Colquhoun, which will be…

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Editor's Letter Box U.A.P. Pre-selection of Candidates (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 6

Sir,—Since the date of my letter which you published fourteen days ago, the powers that be altered their intention. It had been intimated in the public press…

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VICTORIA. Election Prospects. Labour Losses Expected. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 9

Unless there is an unexpected reversal of political feeling within the next few days, it is expected that the Labour party will suffer a severe setback when polling takes place in…

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Mortgage Bill is Lang's Last Throw Brings Election Possibility Nearer May Seek More M's.L.C. But Refusal Likely Bill Affects Thousands Small Investors

The Sun · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 1

THE fate of the Lang Government may, after all, rest with the Governor, Sir Philip Game. If the Legislative Council refuses to pass the Mortgage Taxation Bill it is known that the Premier immediately will ask for…

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Reform of Parliament. Constitutional Association. New Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 8

At a meeting of the executive of the Constitutional Association of New South Wales yesterday it was resolved— "That this association, having striven…

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State Parliament. Taxation Issue Before Upper House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 8

The Legislative Council, crowded to the doors, was yesterday the pivot round which revolved delicately the fate of the Mortgages Taxation Bill. Outside the chamber, well…

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Queensland Elections Com. Bob Bessant, Commun ist Candidate For Bulimba— His Long Record as a Class Fighter

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 3

Comrade Bob Bessant, the Communist Party candiate at the forthcoming election campaign, is well known through the various parts of…

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Fight for Revenue Moves and Counter Moves Election Aspect

The Land · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 3

THE struggle between State and Commonwealth Governments for the collection of the former's revenue has been marked during the past week…

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Two at Goulburn Garry and Fitzgerald Are U.C.P. Candidates

The Land · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 3

The Gulburn Electorate Council of the United Country Party late last week endorsed two candidates, Mr. J. J. Garry and Mr. J. E. Fitzgerald…

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VICTORIA. Election Prospects. Labour Defeat Expected. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 10

The State election campaign will close tomorrow, and nothing has occurred to alter the view commonly held that Labour will suffer a severe reverse…

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Victorian Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 3

The Victorian State election returns will be broadcast from station 2UW to-morrow night from 7 o'clock onwards at quarter-hour intervals…

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Few Weeks Everything Ready For Election

The Sun · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 1

There is nothing to prevent an election being held if necessary within a few weeks. The electoral machinery can be put into running order,…

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