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Politics & elections, 1933

1,886 stories in Sydney's papers · page 77 of 95

Parliament and the Press

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 3

DURING the past week the daily Press and some sections of the public have continued the agitation aroused by the action of members of the Federal Parliament in voting for a partial…

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Air Mail Tenders. Hot Debate in Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 7

IN the House of Representatives last Wednesday, Mr. Beasley (Lang Group) moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the terms and conditions of the…

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Tariff Reduction on Galvanised Iron Rejected by Parliament

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 9

The House of Representatives last week rejected an amendment by the Deputy Leader of the Country Party providing that the duties on galvanised iron should be reduced from…

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Pleased in Trials Candidates For Kensington

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 4

SEVERAL horses engaged at Kensington to-day recorded fast time in their trials yesterday at Randwick…

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Upper House Elections. Taking of First Ballot To-morrow. Complex System Described

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 14

The sittings of both Houses of the State Parliament to-morrow will be unprecedented in the history of constitutional government in Australia, for they will be set apart, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., for the taking of the votes of the members of the two Chambers at the first ballot for the election of…

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Criticism of Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 4

Speaking at the "Back-to-Parramatta" luncheon on Monday, the State Premier, Mr. Stevens, said that those who suggested that Parliament…

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The Federal Parliament "Rattled."

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 20

IF the matter from a public point of view had not been so serious, we might have found a lot of humor in the Federal Parliament's hysterical attack…

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State Parliament. Notes from the Gallery. Eve of the Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 10

The Assembly did not appear to be in a fit frame of mind to do any work yesterday. Today the elections for the Legislative Council take place. It is an unusual proceeding. It…

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"In Own Cause" Parliament As Judge MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 19

THE Melbourne "Herald" has published the following leading article dealing with the Federal Salary Grab: --…

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Serious Charges Made in Parliament. Death of Constable. Former Missioner's Conduct. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 11

Mr. Nelson, member for the Northern Territory, moving the adjournment of the House of Representatives to-day, made serious charges against the Northern Territory administration…

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Leaving Certificate Examinations Hints to Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 26

Next Wednesday sees the opening of the Leaving Certificate Examination, so that our pupils are naturally anxious to strengthen any weak places. We must be careful…

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Is He a Member? Labour Candidate and Unemployed LIVERPOOL A.L.P. ANNOYED

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 19

Is Mr. E. Conway, defeated A.L.P. candidate for Liverpool Council, a member of Liverpool Unemployed Citizens' Association?…

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What Will Win The Cup? Analysis of Candidates' Form Derby Winner Will Be Hard to Beat

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 14

"What will win the Cup?" is a seasonable question. And one difficult to answer. At the time these notes were being…

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The Upper House Election

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 2

The election for the first panel of fifteen members for the new Legislative Council began this morning. There are to be four ballots, held…

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Fancied Cup Candidates in Striking Track Trials Palphar Stays Poorly in Final Derby Trial Pretzel's Strong Finishing Gallop Dermtd Startles Touts Melbourne

Referee · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 5

A GALLOP at Flemington this morning almost definitely proved Palphar's lack of stamina as a Derby candidate, for he couldn't hold a candle to Shadow King, and came home very weakly at the end of a mile run in just…

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Cup Candidates Stretch Out .... .... Mystery Colt's Pose For Camera

The Sun · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 40

Above: THREE FISHERS, by a lazy aylvan stream, find happiness with fishing lines and the companionship of kindred souls. A…

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Flinders By-election

The Sun · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 24

The by-election for Flinders caused by the retirement of Mr. S. M. Bruce, will be held on November 11. Postal vote application forms may be…

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British Columbia Elections

The Sun · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 24

Victoria (B.C.), Wednesday. -- The British Columbia general elections will take place to-morrow, when 175 candidates will contest 41 seats. The…

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Labor Sweep Municipal Elections LONDON

The Sun · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 12

The first 100 results in connection with the municipal elections held in 300 cities and boroughs yesterday show the following changes: --…

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Firs T Nail in Coffin of Democracy Legislative Council Election Begins To-Day Flagrant Disregard Of Procedure Carruthers Warning of Corruption "200 To Nothing"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 1

WITH the commencement of the election for the new Legislative Council to-day, the first nail will be driven into the coffin of Democracy, and the Stevens Government will enter upon…

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