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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

2,810 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 141

"Diggers" Elections Leichhardt-Lilyfield Sub-Branch

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 8

At the annual general meeting of the Leichhardt-Lilyfield sub-branch of the R.S. and S., the following were elected to office: President James A…

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City Council Move For Election In July

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

Although it was earlier indicated definitely that the City Council elections would not be held until December, there is now a move, which…

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Upper House Election Declared

The Labor Daily · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 4

The certificate of the Returning Officer, Mr. G. H. H. Calvert, declaring the 60 members of the new Legislative Council elected, was…

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Lyons Fears Result of Tas. Election Effect on Poll for Fed. Parlt. Labor Not Deluded By Statements In Press Leagues' Part

The Labor Daily · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

THE Federal elections will take place sooner than many persons expect, but the Labor Movement will not be deluded…

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Prince's Visit Will Not Rush Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 8

THE visit of Prince George will have no bearing on the date of the Federal elections. The Prince will arrive in…

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Election Gambles (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

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

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Macquarie Seat. Mr. A. S. Luchetti the Labour Candidate. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 11

The Macquarie pre-selection Labour ballot was won by Mr. A. S. Luchetti, who secured an absolute majority of 35 over the other five candidates. The votes were distributed as…

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Rival Labour Candidates May Contest Federal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 10

It was announced yesterday that at a [?] ropolitan conference of representatives of [?] Federal Labour leagues, to be held in Sydney [?] on February 3, one of the principal questions [?]…

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No Change in Franchise Voting In Council Elections Cabinet's View

The Sun · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 11

THE State Government has, it is understood, abandoned its proposal to alter the Local Government…

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Lang A.l.p. Vote for Senate Six Candidates Who Are Probably Ahead

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

Counting of the Lang A.L.P. Senate pre-selection ballot will begin at the Trades Hall next Monday, after the general returning officer, Mr. H…

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Fire in Austrian Parliament Incendiaries Are Blamed London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 8

The "Daily Mail's" Vienna correspondent says police believe that incendiaries were responsible for a mysterious fire in the cellar of the…

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Will Not Fight By-election O'duffy Refuses a Challenge London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 8

The Dublin correspondent of "The Time's" says that General O'Duffy has refused the challenge of the Government member, Dr. Ward, to…

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More Inspector Parliament to Discuss Importnce Stressed

South Sydney Sentinel · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 4

Steps are being taken to urge upon the Govt, the Importance of appointing more inspectors under the [?] Food [?] order that…

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Satmoth in Great Form Anniversary Handicap Candidate's Clever Fox Will Be Prominent

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 12

The chief event to be decided to-morrow at Randwick is the Anniversary Handiecap, and judged on the form displayed in the…

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Keenest Interstate Cricket for Years Expected New South Wales v. Victoria On Friday For Sheffield Shield N.S.W. Must Win Outright To Retain Championship Final Trials For Australian Eleven Candidates In Two Leading States

Referee · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 14

CIRCUMSTANCES are investing the New South Wales match with Victoria, starting on Anniversary Day, and to be fought out on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, with much greater significance than usual. To retain their hold on the Sheffield Shield, New South Wales will have…

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Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Election of Officers

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 8

At a meeting of the executive of the Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association, held in the Newtown Town Hall, the following officers…

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Kogarah By-election. Progress Candidate Defeated

The Propeller · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 4

An extraordinary election was held last Saturday in East Ward of Kogarah Municipality. to fill the vacancy caused by tho death of Alderman J…

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Non-school Candidates. Individual Subjects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 14

A number of non-school students, although not candidates for the intermediate certificate, attended tho examination in one, two, or more subjects. They did not pass the…

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W.A. By-election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 6

The by-electlon for the seat in the Legis[?] tive Council for the South-west Province, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. John Weing, resulted in Mr. Leslie Craig (Nat.) being…

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Popular Girl Candidate Well Supported

The Biz · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

To swell the funds of Sister N. Davidson's candidature in the popular girl competition, organised by the Chamber of Commerce to assist the Macartliur Park…

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