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Politics & elections, 1934

2,810 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 141

Centenary' Congress Women of all Countries to Meet in Old Parliament House

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 16

MATTERS of world-wide importance to women will be discussed at the International congress in Melbourne in November next. The congress, which will…

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Pilot's Notebook Concerning Candidates for the Autumn Meeting Jacko a Popular Newmarket Selection Oarleigh Plate Possibilities

Referee · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 3

AUTUMN racing is now fairly on its way, and it is regrettable there are already casualties. Gaine Carrington's weight-for-age prospects at Caulfield and Flemington were particularly bright, especially with some of New South Wales' best horses out of the way…

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Bowral By-election. Bowral

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 6

Mr. W. Briggs was the successful candidate in the by-election held to fill a vacancy on the Bowral Municipal Council. Out of about 1900…

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Labor Is Not Taking Any Chances Election Fore Cast by C.P. MAN Lyons Is Not The Master Of His Destiny Get on Roll !

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 8

THE Labor Movement is taking no chances in relation to the Federal elections. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, airily talks…

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State-wide Drive for Election Funds

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 5

PLANS for launching a hugs campaign, including the establishment of a fighting fund, in connection with…

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Democracy at Stake; Obligation on Parliament London

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

"DEMOCRACY is at stake," declares a remarkable manifesto, which occupies nearly a page of the "News-Chronicle,"…

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Fire Board Election

The St George Call · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 6

When Rockdale Council considered the election of one member to the Board of Fire Commissioners at their last meeting, it was noticed that only…

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Launching Drive for Elections Fighting Fund Plans Well In Hand Victory Spirit

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

AT the annual meeting yesterday, the Union Secretaries' Association completed the arrangements for inaugurating…

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C. P. - U. A. P. Election Squabble Afraid Of Labor In United Form CANBERRA

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

FEVERISH preparations are already being made by anti-Labor parties in preparation for the next election, and a minor…

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The First Step to Victory Labor And Hamilton By-Election Opening Night Newcastle, Thurs

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 8

LABOR will open its campaign in the Hamilton by election to-morrow (Friday) night…

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Parramata Electorate Aid Bratchell, Labor Candidate

The Biz · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 7

A ballot was held on Saturday amongst the Labor Leagues of Parramatta Federal electorate to select a candidate to contest the seat against the Minister for…

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Candidates for the Ministry

The Methodist · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 9

IN this day of advanced education in all spheres, as e.g., in business and profession, in commerce and artisanship, no one need plead for an…

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Labour Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 16

Attacks on the Stevens Government for its alleged reduction of living standards and the advocacy of socialisation of credit and nationalisation of banking were the features of…

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Seat Held British By-election London

The Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 1

The by-electlon for the Lowestoft division of East Suffolk, resulted in a victory for the National Conservative candidate. Mr. P. C. Loftus…

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Two Meetings Lang At Hamilton For By-election NEWCASTLE

The Sun · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 5

The whole of the Parliamentary State Labor Party will be brought to Hamilton next week for the election campaign on behalf of the Lang…

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Fedl. Leader Unopposed Executive Endorses Candidates

The Labor Daily · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 6

THE Federal leader of the Labor Party, Mr. Beasley, who was selected unopposed for West Sydney, was last night re- endorsed by a…

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Upper House. The Old Council Ceases to Exist. Parliament to Meet in April

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 9

The proclamation, giving the reformed Upper House legal status, and replacing the old nominee Chamber, will be issued by the Government early in April. Both Houses of…

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British By-election. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 10

The Lowestoft by-election resulted:—P. C. Loftus (National Conservative), 15,912; Rev. R. Sorensen (Labour), 13,992; W. Smith (Independent Liberal), 3304…

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Postal Votes in By-election

The Labor Daily · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 6

EVERY elector of Hamilton who will be absent from the electorate on Saturday-- polling day in the by-election…

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Darlington By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 9

The Darlington Municipal Council by-election, held on Saturday, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ald. Burgess, resulted:--…

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