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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Labor's Message to People Policy of National Reconstruction Fed. Elections

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 6

WITH a Federal election an immediate possibility, the Labor Movement is actively preparing on extensive campaign so…

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Parliament On April 24

The Sun · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 15

The Executive Council to-day approved of a proclamation calling Parliament together for the despatch of business on April 24…

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State Parliament. Session Opens on April 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 10

It was stated in official circles lost night that the forthcoming session of the State Parliament would probably commence on April 24…

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Fought for Trousers for Women Leaves of Hansard, No. 1 Doctor of Eighteen Years Ago Present-day Senator Objected To Slacks Bill in Parliament

The Labor Daily · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 4

RECENTLY Senator Lynch, Presidents of the Senate, delivered a censorious warning in grave tones when a young woman upset the dignity of the House by appearing in "slacks." Senator Lynch's attitude, however, was in contrast to that of the Honorable Dr. J. M…

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All Happy Granville Candidates Honoured Three Presentations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 2

Entertained at a supper dance in the Granville Palais last Wednesday, each of the three candidates in the Chamber of Commerce popular lady…

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Candidates for King's Cup At Work On Track At Randwick

Referee · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 8

WITH all the notable horses busily occupied with racing most of the week, there wasn't much room for track work at Randwick this…

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COUNTRY U.A.P. Convention. Negotiations for Federal Unity. Hopes for Election Agreement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 12

An assurance that the leaders of the United Australia party in the Federal and State spheres would endeavour to achieve unity of the forces opposed to extremism before the next Federal elections, was given by Mr. Sydney Snow, who presided at the annual country convention of the party…

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Water Board Election

The Labor Daily · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 4

Nominations will be received this week and until Monday next for the election of vice-president of the Water Board, which takes place on…

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Polling Place Abolished

The Sun · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 6

The Electoral Commission informed Glebe Council last night that the polling place at Glebe Point, in the subdivision of Toxteth, had been…

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State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 10

A proclamation was issued by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) yesterday calling the State Parliament together on April 24 next, when the session will commence…

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Prince To Live In Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 7

BRISBANE, Thursday.--Prince George will stay at Parliament House during his visit to Brisbane, and will occupy the…

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Prince George. Brisbane Visit. Accommodation in Parliament House. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 12

Prince George will stay at Parliament House during his visit to Brisbane, and will occupy the Premier's suite. Members of the Prince's staff will also be quartered at Parliament…

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Along the News Trail Parliament Opens This Month Application for Tin Hare Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 7

The date of the commencement of the new session of State Parliament has been definitely fixed for April 24. This was announced in a…

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JUNEE Election of Officers

The Land · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 19

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Junee branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association:—…

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Leichhardt Seat. Lang Labour Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

It was reported yesterday that Mr. C. H. Matthews, who did not re-nominate for the position of vice-president of the Lang Labour party at the Easter conference, would be a…

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Unemployment Answer Is a Lemon! Hawkins' Taunt Causes Uproar At U.A.P. Conference Whole Question Is Sidestepped Warning of Defeat at Election Angry Scenes

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 1

DRAMATIC exposure of the attitude of the Stevens Government towards the unemployed occurred at the U.A.P. annual convention yesterday when, answering a woman delegate,…

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Bright Reports From Country Branches Splendid Election Prospects Strongly Support Executive ORGANISATION

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 10

IT is a hopeful sign to read from day to day the reports of country A.L.P. branches and electorate councils in which'solid support of…

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"Election Was Corrupt" Richmond Council Inquiry

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- "The guilty haste of the returning officer to have the papers destroyed is the best evidence that the election was…

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Labour Factions. Federal Party's Plans. May Oppose Lang Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 15

The Federal Labour party in New South Wales may decide next week to initiate an election campaign against the State Labour party. [?]t thinks that as unity between the…

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Rugby League Candidates Fighting For Places Beaton Is Still Injured Countrymen Are On Trial With The Tricolors West Wingers

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 2

RUGBY LEAGUE selectors are hoping that the candidates for grade honors will be in top gear this afternoon. Already a…

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