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Politics & elections, 1934

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By-election at Hamilton Issue of Writ

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 5

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Sir Daniel Levy, stated last night that it was proposed to issue the writ for the Hamilton…

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Long Session When Fed. Parliament Assembles CANBERRA

The Sun · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 25

It is believed that the Federal Parliament will meet late in June or early in July for a session of several months, to deal with the Budget and…

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To Save the French Republic National Government Into Breach Looting Orgy Parliament May Go Strike Coming Infantry in Action Paris

The Sun · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 1

REGARDED as the only man capable of preventing revolution, Mr. Doumergue, President of France from 1924 to 1931, a Radical Socialist according to French political classification, has agreed to form a small national cabinet of leading personalities. It is hinted that this may rule without Parliament, which may be immediately…

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"Wholesale Election of Vice-Presidents"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 14

"Old Sport" writes: "I appreciate your reference last week to the wholesale election of vice-presidents at annual meetings of public…

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World Sport American Swimming Records Smashed Viceroy's Cup Candidate Drops Dead Australian Secretary of Oxford R.U. Club Golf Champion of India

Referee · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 19

The amateur golf championship of India was won by Graham Smith, who beat H. Birkmyre, 10 and 9, over 6 holes at Calcutta…

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Hamilton By-election. Poll on February 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 10

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Sir Daniel Levy) yesterday issued the writ for the Hamilton by-election. Nominations will close next Monday, the poll will be held on…

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Hamilton By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 9

The writ was issued yesterday for the by-election for the State seat of Hamilton left vacant by the recent death of Mr. Hugh Connell…

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The Unions. Trades Hall Council Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 15

Alderman J. S. Garden was last night reelected secretary of the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council for the 18th successive year. Mr. A. McAlplne was re-elected…

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Hamilton Seat. Labour Candidate Selected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 12

Mr. William Brennan, former M.L.C., and secretary of the Northern Miners' Association, was selected last night as the officially endorsed Lang Labour candidate to contest…

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Solid Growth of Labor Movement Increase in Branch Members Careful Watch On Electoral Rolls Necessary Fed. Election

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 11

THE reports front branches of the Australian Labor Party right throughout the State record a big increase, of members…

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Brennan Selected for Labor Contest By-Election At Hamilton FORMER M.L.C.

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 8

BY an overwhelming vote, the central executive of the A.L.P. last night, selected Mr W. Brennan, ex-M.L.C.. and…

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Brennan Is Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

Mr. W. Brennan, who was one of the State A.L.P. candidates who failed to secure re-election to the Upper House, was selected as the endorsed…

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Fire Board Election

The Biz · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 7

Cabra-Vale Council, on the motion of Aid. Camkin and Young, unanimously decided on Monday night to support the candidature of Mr. P. C. Marlow, of…

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Last Bow of Old Upper House Brief Meeting of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 1

Next Tuesday's meeting of State Parliament will be positively the last appearance of the old Legislative Council…

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Peter Pan Steps Out Against Watch Light Tasks Given Him Melbourne Candidates Get Ready Autumn Contenders on the Improve

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 10

PETER PAN has at last been stepped out against the watch in furtherance of his candidature for Autumn plums. So far he has not made really good time, his tasks being half-miles in moderate time…

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Candidates for Hamilton Seat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 16

MR. G. R. SKELTON, U.A.P. MR. W. BRENNAN, State Labour…

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Hamilton. Lang Candidate. Selection Causes Surprise. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 15

The Lang party executive's choice of Mr. W. Brennan as its candidate for the Hamilton by-election has caused astonishment amongst many Lang party supporters…

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U.a.p. Candidate. Ald. G. R. Skelton Selected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 15

Alderman G. R. Skelton, a former Mayor of Hamilton, and vice-president of the Local Government Association, was yesterday endorsed as the U.A.P. candidate to contest the…

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Labor's Policy for Federal Elections Many Big Questions for A.L.P. Lang Will Address Conference To-morrow Large Agenda

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

DELEGATES representing branches and unions throughout the city area will attend the annual metropolitan…

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