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Politics & elections, 1933

1,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 95

State Parliament. Notes from the Gallery. a Debate on Bribery

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 10

There seems to be an irrepressible tendency on the part of the Labour party to regard the Government and all who support them as a band of obscurantists intent on working…

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Life of S.A. Parliament Test Vote Likely on Five Years Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 13

GOVERNMENT speakers supporting the Bill to extend the life of Parliament to five years, during the second reading of the debate…

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"Election Policy Not Scrapped."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 12

"The suggestion that the Government should betray its pledges to the people is an insult ing one," it was declared in an official statement on the tariff, which was issued by the…

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Premier Sued By Ex-M.H.R. Claim for £5000 for Libel Election Campaign Sequel Long Delay

The Sun · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 9

THE case in which John Chambers Eldridge, ex-M.H.R. is suing the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens) for…

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Hurstville By-election

The Propeller · Friday 1 September 1933 · page 1

To till the vacancy in Hurstville Council caused by the death of Alderman H. Hill, a by-election was held last Saturday, and resulted in a win for the…

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Will Parliament Create a Racing Board of Contol? Rumors Rife That Move Is On Foot To Supersede Q.T.C.

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 7

RUMOR is again rife in Queensland that projected legislation to be brought before Parliament during this session will amend the Act passed by the late Moore Government, and that a Board of Control will be created…

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Hospital Election Very Little Interest

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 7

The election of the Boald of the Nepean, District for the ensuing twelve months took place last Saturday, a ballot being held at the School of…

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Party Agreement Before the Elections. Statement by Mr. Munro

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 14

Th[?] general secretary of the United Country party (Mr. E. J. Munro) said yesterday that a joint agreement on policy existed between the U.A.P. and the U.C.P. before the 1931…

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United Ireland Party Will Face de Valera Three Opponents in Coalition Most Momentous Move Will General Election Defeat Fianna Fail? LONDON

The Sun · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 1

THE fusion of three parties, involving the dissolution of the Cosgraveites who, for ten years, successfully steered the destinies of the Free State, despite civil war and the bitter opposition of the Republicans, is…

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W.F.A. Race Should Prove Easy For Chatham Seems Now to Be As Good As Ever Cut Above His Rivals Multudo Looks Pick of the Flying Candidates Canterbury Sprints

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 2

WHEN carrying all before him last Spring, Chatham was responsible for no effort more impressive than that which won him the Warwick Farm Stakes a week ago. He has progressed well since his success, and is now,as good as,if not better than, at any earlier, stage of…

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Says Premier Libelled Him In Election Broadcast Political Rival Asks £5000 DAMAGES

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 6

"I WAS left without any defence," declared John Chambers Eldridge, laboring under intense emotion, during…

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Catty Comunications Grand Opportunity for Close-up of Real Life in Town Topics-Jean Pratten Throws a Few Hand Springs--Sir Philip's Newest A.D.C. THE ceremony at Parliament

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 September 1933 · page 21

House on Tuesday was most amusing, everyone being dressed up with nowhere to go, for the whole affair only lasted five minutes. But it was well…

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Randwick Candidates How They Shaped at Caulfield MELBOURNE

Truth · Sunday 3 September 1933 · page 3

THE best effort of any Spring candidate at Caulfield this afternoon was that of Waltzing Lily, who won the Memsie Stakes…

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"Economy" Candidate. Easy Win in Council By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 8

Mr. Humphrey M. Earl, who stood as an "economy" candidate, had an easy victory in a by-election on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the Annandale Ward of Petersham…

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Like the "Dear Old Home" Parliament House Is Defended by Members

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 9

Sir Thomas Henley, M.L.A., is a staunch admirer of Parliament House. He disputed last night the statement of Mr. McKell, M.L.A.,…

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State Legislation. Cabinet's Plans. Upper House Election Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 11

The Government proposes to complete the Upper House machinery bill in the Legislative Assembly to-morrow. The Ministry will refrain from seeking assent to the measure until the…

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A.L.P. SPLIT. Branch Defies Executive. Bulli By-election Sequel. Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 11

The split created in the Labour party by the warring factions in the Bulli by-election campaign was discussed at a meeting of the Bulli electorate council of the A.L.P…

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Mr. Arthur Henderson. Sweeping Election Victory. LONDON, Sept. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 12

The result of the by-election for the Clay Cross division of Derbyshire was announced to-day as follows: Mr. Arthur Henderson (Labour), 21,931; Mr. John Moores (National),…

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K.C. Sees a Danger Secret Ballot In Election

The Sun · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 7

CONDEMNATION of the use of the secret ballot as the method of electing members to the recomposed…

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East Sydney 'Popular Girl' Six Candidates Interesting Competition

The Labor Daily · Monday 4 September 1933 · page 7

KEEN interest is being exhibited in the East Sydney Federal Council's competition for the most "Popular Girl" in East Sydney…

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