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Politics & elections, 1933

1,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 95

Federal Political Pot Threatens to Boil Over Thorby Draws Fire of Cabinet Ministers' Heated Replies to Scathing Indictment of Tax Extortion Trial of Strength When Parliament Meets

The Land · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 4

THE criticism directed by Mr. Thorby, M.H.R., against the Lyons Government in connection with its neglect of country producers' interests has drawn heated replies from Mr. Lyons and several of his Ministers,…

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Hospital Election This

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 August 1933 · page 1

A ballot will be taken this Saturday, 26th inst, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m, at Penrith School of Arts for the clection of a Board of Nepean…

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Hurstville By-Election

The Sun · Saturday 26 August 1933 · page 3

To fill the vacancy in the Hurstville Council, caused by the death of Aid. Hill, a by-election will be held at Hurstvile to-day. There are four candidates--Messrs…

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Parkes Hospital Elections

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 August 1933 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Keast, ex-M.L.A. for Ashburnham, has once again headed the poll in the annual election of directors for the Parkes District…

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Labor Municipal Candidates Endorsed by A.l.p

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 August 1933 · page 1

The Central Executive of the A.L.P. last night endorsed the candidature of Mr. N. Russell, who will contest a vacancy in Hurstville…

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Election Funds and Nat. Indignation Labor's Main Assets Brain, Muscle, & Effort Dud Charges

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 August 1933 · page 10

THE Premier became almost splenetic in Parliament on Thursday, when it was suggested by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., that the…

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Parliament the Passing of the "Cruelty to Caged Animals" Bill Link White

The Sun · Sunday 27 August 1933 · page 49

As Mr. Speaker looked down, looked down, On the wild debate with reproving frown, His stern demeanor remained unshaken By the point of disorder the camel had taken:…

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Sorting Out the Spring Sorts An Early Ex-Ray of the Candidates Through "Truth's" Lens Epsom, Derby and Metrop. Impressions

Truth · Sunday 27 August 1933 · page 3

THE big game has begun. At Warwick Farm yesterday a host of Epsom, Metrop and Derby candidates had their first r eal speed test with the colors up since they concluded their Winter spells, and the day's racing—as predicted—threw more than one ray of light upon the big double and three-year-old classic, to be run…

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Preparing for Election Labor Aspirants for Macquarie

The Sun · Sunday 27 August 1933 · page 3

LITHGOW, Saturday.--The Macquarie district assembly to-day decided to conduct a pre-selection ballot for the Macquarie electorate early…

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Parliament Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 16

The State Government's legislative programme will be delayed this week by the Censure Motion debate, which commences to-morrow…

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State Parliament. Censure Motion To-morrow. Upper House Reform Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 9

The Government intends to dispose of Mr. Lang's censure motion on Tuesday, and it is probable that the Upper House machinery bill to provide for the election of 60 new…

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A.L.P. Selection Ballot. Macquarie Candidates Endorsed. LITHGOW

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 13

At a meeting of the Macquarie district assembly A.L.P. yesterday the following candidates were endorsed for the selection ballot to be hell between December 2 and…

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De Valera Says No Election Sufficient Forces To Keep Peace O'duffy Outed Dublin

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 1

SPEAKING at Limerick, Mr. De Valera emphasised that there Was no necessity yet to appeal to the country by…

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Labor Strong in Country Waiting Election Port Macquarie

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 5

A LARGE meeting hero to-day, which was addressed by Mr. A. W. MoNamaray M.L.C., was…

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ABOUT 120 Nominees for Leg. Council Involved Method of Election Quota System On Proportionate Basis End of Sept

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 August 1933 · page 5

IF, as is anticipated by the Government, the Legislative Council Elections Machinery Bill, which originated in the council,…

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Censure Move by Lang in Parliament This Afternoon

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 August 1933 · page 1

IN the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the leader of the-Opposition, Mr. Lang. will move the motion of censure of which he gave…

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Prime Minister. Reply to Mr. Thorby. "U.a.p. Opponent at Elections." Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 August 1933 · page 9

"My suggestion is that Mr. Thorby's occupation should be fighting windmills," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) to-day, when he was shown the statement made at Cowra by…

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Parliament Is Defied by a Woman

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 August 1933 · page 9

NOT many people can actually--not metaphorically--put their fingers to their noses to a Speaker and a whole…

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In Parliament Stevens On London Office

The Sun · Wednesday 30 August 1933 · page 11

WHEN Parliament assembled to-day, Sir Thomas Henley drew the attention of the Premier to a cabled statement…

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SECESSION. Parliament Unanimous. Joint Committee Appointed. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 August 1933 · page 12

The motion of the Premier (Mr. Collier) for the appointment of a joint committee of both Houses to consider and recommend what action should be taken to implement the…

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