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Politics & elections, 1935

2,603 stories in Sydney's papers · page 70 of 131

Grecian Royalists Lose Election, May Get King Athens

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 June 1935 · page 8

DESPITE the crushing defeat of the Royalists at the elections, the practical effect of this on the question of the…

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Work for Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 8

PARLIAMENT, complete with his Majesty's Government to govern and his Majesty's Opposition to oppose, met yesterday. If the people of New South Wales meant anything by their…

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State Parliament. Notes from the Gallery. Few New Faces

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 10

In its general aspect, the Legislative Assembly yesterday looked much the same as it did before the elections. The new members were so few that they were not ea[?]lly picked out…

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Parliament. One-pay Session. Sir Daniel Levy Re-elected Speaker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 12

The first session of [?] thirty-first State Parliament was opened yesterday by Commissioners comprising the President of the Legislative Council (Sir John Peden), the Attorney[?]…

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Preference Issue Raised In Parliament Reid's Retort to Lang Kelly Nominated Against Hedges

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 11

ON the grounds that a returned soldier should have preference, the Opposition yesterday nominated Mr. Kelly as…

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Scout Contest Candidates Introduced at Dance Many Functions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 2

The candidates in the Granville Scout popular lady competition were introduced at a dance in the Granville Town Hall on…

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Masonic Grand Lodge. Annual Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 12

At the annual pommunication of the New South Wales United Grand Lodge of Freemasons last night, the following officers were elected:—…

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Peace Aim Call for Crusade Non-Party Manifesto Election Points London

The Sun · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 1

MR. LLOYD GEORGE, leaders of the Free Churches and others, to-day issued a non-party…

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For Peace. British Crusade. Next Election. Non-Party Manifesto. LONDON, June 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 11

Mr. Lloyd George, MP., leaders of the Free Churches, and others have issued a non-party manifesto urging a fresh crusade for peace and national…

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No Donation for A.l.p. Election Fund

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 5

SYDNEY.—E[?] of the A.L.P. to replace the Miners' Federation by the A.R.U. as its milking cow have been dashed to the ground…

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On the Elections Worker's Letter Chullora Railway Workshop (N.S.W.)

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 4

The workers in the Signalling Section in Chullora rail workshops (Sydney) are delighted with the results of the State elections for the…

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"An Election Stunt" Lloyd George's Latest Plan Labelled LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 8

STRONG criticism of Mr. Lloyd George's latest move--the institution of a fresh crusade for peace and national re…

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Dangerous Drugs. Bill Drafted Last Parliament to Be Proceeded With

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 June 1935 · page 15

A bill to tighten up the law in regard to the sale of drugs to the public was drafted by Mr. Weaver while Minister for Health during the last Government. This measure was…

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By-election for Drummoyne

Truth · Sunday 16 June 1935 · page 13

THE by-election for the Drummoyne Council caused through the death of Ald. James Nield resulted:— W.H. Brett 240 Ward Jones 203, H…

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Drummoyne By-election

The Sun · Sunday 16 June 1935 · page 2

The by-election held yesterday to fill the vacancy in Drummoyne Council caused by the death of Aid. J. Nield resulted: W. H. Brett, 240;…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Sun · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 9

A special meeting of the Executive Council to-day endorsed the proclamation proroguing that State Parliament to July 16. There will…

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Labour Aldermen Elected to Parliament. A.L.P. Order to Retain Council Seats. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 10

It was announced on Friday that the Queensland central executive of the A.L.P. had instructed the three Brisbane aldermen who were recently elected to Parliament not…

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"Travellers" Fined Election Day Drinking

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 5

Election day drinkers added £30 to State revenue in five minutes at the Liverpool Police Court on Friday. Pleading guilty to having obtained…

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The Suburbs. Municipal By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 15

To fill the vacancy in St. Peters Council caused by the death of the late Alderman Holbeach, two candidates have been nominated —Mr. Norman Charles Austen, railway…

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Parliament Prorogued. Session in September

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 June 1935 · page 10

Both Houses of the State Parliament were prorogued yesterday to Tuesday, July 16. Before that date there will be a further propogation, and it is probable that Parliament…

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