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Politics & elections, 1935

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Vic. Election Campaign Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Monday 4 February 1935 · page 4

The State election campaign will be launched during this week, when the three party leaders will deliver their Speeches. It is expected…

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In Parliament Inquiry Stevens's Promise Roll Charges "Untrue," He Says

The Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 10

AN indication that he intended to invite the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang), and any members of the House to give…

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Parliament Of Empire Press Assembles Conference At Capetown in Session Public Welcomes Smuts I11 Agenda Outlined Capetown

The Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 1

WITH the arrival of the Warwick Castle to-day, bringing the British and Canadian delegates, the personnel of the Empire Press Conference is complete. The first session was held this afternoon…

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State Elections. Not in March. Legislation Still to Be Passed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 9

The Premier (Mr. Stevens), in a speech at Hurstville last night, said the elections would not be held in March. They would not take place until important, legislation…

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Coming Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 8

Preliminary music or the coming State election is in the air. Parts of the bands may be heard off-stage rehearsing popular tunes, and the more…

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'The Chief' Speaks at Tea Party No Election In March, Says Stevens

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 8

SPEAKING at a "tea party" to Dr. Webb, M.L.A., at Hurstville, last night, the Premier, Mr. Stevens, declared that there would be no…

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Doctor Announces Defiance Of Weaver Will Stand For Bd. Election Another Shock for Minister Slighting Terms In Letter To The Hospital 'Black Friday'

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 6

FOLLOWING the dramatic resignation of Dr. Hay from the board of directors of Hornsby Hospital, together with the attacks on the…

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Keen Interest in Work Labor's Mock Election

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 5

An indication of the tremendous interest that is being manifest in the electoral class being conducted by the organising secretary of the A.L.P.,…

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Roll Stuffing Matter Raised in Parliament

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Premier, Mr. Stevens, was asked by Mr.Tonking (U.A.P., Orange) if, in view of the serious…

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W.A. Secession Move. British Parliament to Consider Petition

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 13

There was general surprise in Federal political circles last week-end when it was announced that the House of Lords had agreed to a motion to appoint a…

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Parking. New Regulation. Motion for Disallowance Defeated in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 13

A motion for the disallowance of the new parking regulation was negatived in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, by 36 votes to 30, after a heated debate…

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State Parliament. Clothing Trade. Licensing of Outdoor Workers. Legislation Introduced

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 14

In the Legislative Assembly last night, the Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. Dunningham) introduced a bill to provide for the licensing of outdoor workers in the clothing…

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State Parliament. Notes From the Gallery. a Thirst for Information

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 12

Members of Parliament seldom call [?] spade a spade. There are a few notable exceptions (such as Mr. Weaver, who is likely to call it a shockingly inefficent spade), but as a rule…

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State Parliament Challenge Premier to Lang the Rolls Ready to Inquire

The Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 16

A FURTHER challenge to the A leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) was issued by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) in…

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Victoria. Election Campaign. Mr. Lyons's Address. Praise for Argyle Ministry. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 14

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons), who was present at the opening of the State election campaign to-night, praised the achievements of the Ministry led by Sir Stanley Argyle…

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Upper House Vacancy. Election on February 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 13

A will issued by the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir Philip Street) was read in the Legislative Council last night, fixing Frebruary 26 as the date of the election to fill the vacancy in the…

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British Politics. Rumours of Election. Party Organisations Active. (From Our Special Correspondent.) (By Air Mail.) LONDON, Jan [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 12

Warned by many portents that a general election this year might be a better tactical move than to wait until 1936, the British Government has reached the point at which…

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Victorian Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 12

As a political issue the rehabilitation of rural industries is, with the best of reasons, manifesting a powerful influence throughout Australia. The Prime…

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Candidates For Africa

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 3

Victorians M. SIEVERS (left), E. McCORMICK (centre), and B. A. BARNETT are candidates for inclusion in the Australian XI. to visit South Africa next season. Sievers and McCormick have proved "finds" for Victoria in the present season…

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Govt. Makes Sinister Police Move Head From Outside Service Childs To Go On Mar. 23 Election Plans

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 1

IN the light of a report that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. W. H. Childs, is to retire on March 23, and that his successor will have to be appointed on that date, special significance was…

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