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Politics & elections, 1934

2,810 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 141

"Miss Sydney" The Candidates

The Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 7

Mr. W. G. Nicholas, director of the Railway and Tramway Institute, was in the chair at last night's representative meeting of the "Miss…

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Not Much in Way of Fast Work Short Dashes By Some Rosehill Candidates at Randwick

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 4

WITH a number of Randwick trained horses engaged at Rose hill this afternoon, it did not surprise to see a quiet morning's…

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"Miss Younger Set" Contest For Election Funds

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 July 1934 · page 11

GREAT enthusiasm is being displayed by various branches and younger sets throughout the Labor Movement in the"Miss Younger Set,…

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State Parliament Lands Bill Amended Withdrawals From Western Leases

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 8

IN the Legislative Assembly last night, the Minister for Lands (Mr. Buttenshaw) announced his acceptance of…

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State Parliament. Western Lands. Withdrawals of Leases. Government's Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 6

A vital amendment to the Western Lands (Amendment) Bill, to provide for larger withdrawals from big holdings in the Western Division, was foreshadowed by the…

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State Parliament. Notes from the Gallery. Day of Rural Interests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 8

That the voice of the Opposition is nat always ineffectual when Mr. Lang or any of his colleagues offer the Government some advice, or suggest some reform, was twice…

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Federal Parliament. End of the Session. Probably on August 3. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 10

It is almost certain that the sittings of the Federal Parliament will be concluded on August 3. The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) to-day conferred with the leaders of the other…

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With Mayor? Atkinson and Elections Progressive Team

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 3

There is a strong possibility that Alderman W. R. Atkinson, who was expelled from the A.L.P., may run with the Mayor of Auburn's team at the…

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U.A.P. CANDIDATE Guildford Man Federal Seat

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 9

A stubborn fighter with a forceful personality, Mr. W. E. Moore, who is the only candidate for U.A.P. endorsement in…

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Three-year-old Candidates for the Melbourne Cup Prices At The Yearling Sales Would Not Now Realise As Much

Referee · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 3

IT is interesting that very few three-year-old winners of the Melbourne Cup were offered at auction as yearlings, which further emphasises the fact that no matter how much a buyer may pay for a youngster he is fortunate if he secures something that develops into a first-class racehorse…

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Working Well for Kensington Randwick Candidates On the Tracks

Referee · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 9

A FEW horses with Kensington or other immediate engagements on Saturday were seen to advantage in their track work at Randwick this…

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Elections. Policy Speeches. Dates Rearranged. Mr. Lyons on August 13. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 10

To overcome difficulties in regard to broadcasting, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) and the leaders of other parties have agreed to a rearrangement of the dates of their policy…

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THE £30 CAR. Aid in Winning Election. Minister's Sentimental Attachment. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 9

The Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) is, though members of the Opposition may at times dispute it, a sentimentalist. The proof lies in the fact that, whenever he escapes from…

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All Back for Elections U.a.p. Members New Moves

The Sun · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 19

WITH the selection last night of Mr. Albert Lane, M.H.R., as the U.A.P. candidate for Barton, the whole of the…

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"Divorce a Bombshell" Says Wife Election Aided Husband Mrs. Munro Tells Her Letter

The Sun · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 18

MRS. ELIZABETH HARRIET MONRO told in the Divorce Court to-day how she had helped her husband…

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Change of Luck Multigris Is Good Colt Spring Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 2

SINCE J. Hunter lost Tom Pinch he has experienced a very lean time, but in Multigris he has a colt who might rise to great heights…

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City Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 1

Fear that the City Council elections may be delayed, as a result of the Government's defeat in the Upper House on the lodger clause, was…

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State Parliament. Notes from the Gallery

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 10

The Legislative Council last night gave the "coup de grace" to the local government ordinance, strictly limiting the powers of councils in entering into contracts. The House carried…

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SWEATING. Allegations in Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 12

The motion in the Ljgislative Assembly to-night for the second leading of the Factories and Shops Bill produced allegations of sweating in Melbourne. The debate was conducted…

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State Parliament. Fisheries Bill. Comprehensive Measure. Western Lands Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 8

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey), in the legislative Assembly yesterday, introduced a comprehensive bill amending the Fisheries Act dealing with fisheries, fishing, and oyster farms…

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