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Politics & elections, 1934

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A Little Talk on a Big Subject. the Federal Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 23

Every Australian State has a special Parliament of its own, known as the State Parliament. As well as these, there is a combined Parliament for all Australia, which is called the Federal…

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James Murphy Bursaries. Successful Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 7

Acting on the advice of an advisory committee, consisting of the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University (Mr. Selle), Professor Watt, Very Rev. Father Gerald David Healy, of Chippendale. George David Mayoh, of Wagga Wagga. DugaM Augustus Crosby, of Boggabri. Further liurRnrioH t.nnnblp. in t.hp. Fjicnltv…

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Granville Contest Cheque Handed Oddfellow's Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 5

At a gathering of Mauchester Unity Oddfellows held in the Masonic Hall Guildford, on Tuesday evening last, P.D.G.M. Bros. H. Taylor, on behalf of…

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The Labor Movement Langites Prepare for Federal Election Fight

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

Representatives of the Douglas Credit Association held secret conferences with the Langites at Bathurst, with the object of urging Labor to espouse the…

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U.A.P. CANDIDATE To Oppose Mr. Thorby at Forbes FORBES

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Forbes branch of the United Australia party it was announced by the president (Mr. E. J. C. Speck) that the Calare electorate council had decided to contest…

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Blayney Council Elections Blayney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 12

Alderman Reed has been elected May[?] the newly-constituted [?]unicipal council, and Alderman R. Clark Deputy Mayor. Both were members of the old council. Three candidates…

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No Election During Prince's Stay MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 26

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said to-day that his Government had no intention of holding the next election before the arrival of Prince…

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Gulgong By-election. Gulgong

The Labor Daily · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 6

Mr. F. Heard was successful at the Gulgong municipal council by election, defeating the other candidate, Mr. T. Amies. by 209 votes to…

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Election of New Bishop. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 12

Great Interest is being shown by Anglicans in connection with the election of the Bishop of the Goulburn diocese. Synod assembles on February 26. Preliminary conversations Have…

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Method of Municipal Election

The Labor Daily · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 11

The Proportional Representation Society asked Redfern Council last night for its support of a reform in the method of electing municipal…

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Hamilt0n Seat. Lang Party Candidate. Many Names Mentioned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 11

Keen interest is being taken at the Trades Hall in the choice of a Lang party candidate to contest the Hamilton by-election, made necessary by the death of Mr. H. Connell…

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Election of Bishop Anglican Synod To Meet At Goulburn

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 4

The twentieth Anglican Synod will commence on February 24 at Goulburn. In addition to the election of a…

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By-election at Paddington A.l.p. Executive Meets

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 5

Following upon the report of the geneal secretary. Mr. Graves, concerning the resignation of Aid. Scott from Paddington, Municipal Council…

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Selection of Labor's Candidate Nominations Close On Thursday for Hamilton

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 5

IN view, of the possibility that the Hamilton by-election, necessitated by the death of the late member, Mr. H. J…

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BY-ELECTION Polling Day Likely To Be Feb. 24

The Sun · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 12

The Speaker (Sir Daniel Levy) proposes to issue the writ for the Hamilton by-election to-morrow. Nomination day will probably be…

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Hamilton Seat. Choice of Lang Candidate. Executive May Intervene. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 9

Several delegates who attended a special meeting this evening of the Hamilton Electorate Council of the Lang Labour party were doubtful after the meeting whether any…

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A.l.p. Fight at Paddington Many Candidates in Ballots

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 7

Unusual interest is being taken in the election of officers for the Paddington branch of the State A.L.P. There are seven candidates for…

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Hamilton By-election. Poll on February 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 14

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Sir Daniel Levy) will to-d?" issue the writ for the Hamilton by-election. It is probable that nominations will close next Monday, and…

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Fire Board Candidate

The Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 13

Kuring-gal Council last night decided to vote in favor of Ala. G. J. Baker as candidate for the Board of Fire Commissioners…

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Activity of Branches Is an Inspiration Victory at Election Is Objective Build On Efforts Of Referendum Campaign Labor's Basis

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 8

THE New South Wales Labor Movement was submitted to a test last September on the referendum concerning, the…

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