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Politics & elections, 1934

2,810 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 141

Anlezark Is Miners' Rep. A.L.P. Executive Election Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 6

The final results of the election for official positions within the Northern Miners' Federation for 1934 were announced to-day by the returning officer,…

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Candidates for Fire Board Three Nominations Received

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 4

Three nominations have been received for the pre-selection ballot in connection with the election of a Fire Brigade Association representative on…

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W.A. State Parliament. Special Session Opened

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 8

A special session of the Western Aus­tralian State Parliament was opened last Thursday by, the Lieutenant—Governor with the shortest speech on record. In…

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Non-school Candidates. Individual Subjects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 8

A number of non-school students, although not candidates for the Leaving Certificate, attended the examination in one, two, or more subjects. The results are given below…

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Elections Early? Avoid Visit Of Prince Cannot Delay Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 13

BECAUSE it is believed that under the Constitution the life of the Federal Parliament cannot be prolonged beyond its…

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Mayor Nominated Fire Board Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 3

At Auburn Council on Monday, the Mayor (Alderman Tom Cheetham) was unanimously nominated as a candidate to represent metropolitan councils on…

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Final Stage in the Legislative Council Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 14

The Clerk of Parliaments (Mr. Calvert) returning the writ to the Governor (Sir Philip Game) at Sutton Forest yesterday. Left: Usher of the Black Rod (Mr. Campbell)…

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Upper House. Election Writ Returned. Historic Event

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 11

The writ issued by the Governor (Sir PlilllD Game) last October for the election of 60 members to constitute the new Legislative Council of New South Wales was returned to…

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Challenge Candidates In Top Gear Air Queen Did Best Four Persian's Pace Over Five; Vista's Effort

The Sun · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 12

Final gallops for the Australian Jockey Club's Anniversary Meeting proved full of interest at Randwick this morning, when several of the…

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Labor Girds Loins For The Federal Elections Plans for Campaign Drawn Up State-wide Fighting Fund To Be Launched Unions Eager

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 7

TO ensure Labor's success at the polls in the forthcoming Federal elections, a special meeting of the executive of the Union…

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Stones Thrown. Perth Parliament House Damaged. Members' Alarm. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 10

Seven large glass windows in the diningroom of the State Parliament House were broken with stones to night. Subsequently two Englishmen and two Scotsmen were…

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What Youth Of Present Generation Is Demanding Decent And Comfortable Conditions "Women In Parliament Would Abolish The Slums" Menace Of War

The Labor Daily · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 12

A COMPETITION entitled "What Youth Wants" being conducted by the "Daily Herald" (London) has brought in thousands of letters…

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Federal Election Not Before March, 1935. Likely Effect of Royal Visit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 9

Unless unforeseen political difficulties arise the visit of Prince George is likely to have the effect of postponing the Federal elections until early in 1935. It had been suggested in…

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Candidates for Touring Team. Oxenham's Performance in Recent Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 10

Only 12 days remain before the Australian selectors announce the names of the 16 players who will comprise the team to tour England this year. Only one first-class match—New South Wales v Victoria—remains to be played before then. Meanwhile, it is of interest to review the performances of those…

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Faked Election Results

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

The Spanish Communist Party declares in “Mundo Obrero,” its central organ, that the government faked the election results…

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Memories of Lenin -- France 1909 Paris Election; the Theatre

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

(The following are excerpts from Vol. 2 of “Memories of Lenin,” by his widow and co-worker.) A LTHOUGH Lenin's thoughts were…

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Letters to the Editor Election Gambles. To the Editor

The St George Call · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Sir,—Elections held under the present single-member seat system are a gamble. They cannot be otherwise. The results of all contests under such…

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Kogarah By-election

The Propeller · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in East Ward of Kogarah Municipality, caused by the death of Alderman Nicholls, will be held…

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Wetherill Social Club Election of Officers

The Biz · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

The Wetherill Park Social Club held their annual meeting and election of officers on January 10, thirty members joining…

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Letters Parliament House and Martin-place. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 12

Sir—In to days "Herald" (19/1/34) there is an article headed Bridge in City and the statement that the bridge is to carry a roadway from Castlereagh and Elizabeth streets. This…

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