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Politics & elections, 1936

2,362 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 119

The International I 1 STRUGGLE Jugoslavian Municipal Elections

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 2

LYUBLYANA, Jan. 28 (by mail).— At Sostro, near Lyublyana, a united front list has been drawn up for the municipal election. Workers of the…

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East Perth Election Challenge Perth

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 8

In reply to a challenge made yesterday by Mr. Hughes, that he would resign the East Perth seat in the Assembly and re-contest it if the…

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A Civic Candidate

The Biz · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 3

It at first you don't succeed, etc., is evidently the motto of Mr. W. M. Norrie, of Harris-st., Guildford, as he is standing for election to the Holroyd Council…

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Open Tuesday Federal Parliament CANBERRA

The Sun · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 3

Arrangements are complete for the reassembling of both Houses of Federal Parliament on Tuesday afternoon…

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Shots at Premier Scene in Yugoslavian Parliament Belgrade

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 6

A deputy, Damion Arnoutovitch, fired three revolver shots at the Premier, M. Stoyadinovitch, while he was speaking in the crowded Parliament…

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Shots in Parliament At Yugoslavian Premier. LONDON, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 17

A message from Belgrade states that Damlon Arnoutcvitch, a member of the House of Deputies, fired three revolver shots at the Premier (M. Stoyadinovitch) as he was…

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Dissolve Council Candidate's Objective

The Sun · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 7

The aim of Mr. T. A. Furse, in trying to Win the Waterloo by-election today is to bring about the dissolution of the council at the first…

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Dubbo Municipal By-election Dubbo

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 6

Mr. T. V. Ryan, well-known Labor man, is a candidate for the municipal election on March 14, when two aldermen will be selected from the five…

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Rugby Union New Treasurer C. R. Davidson Certain of Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 3

Present management committee member. Mr. C. R. Davidson, is certain to be the new honorary treasurer of the N.S.W. Rugby Union…

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Election Tangle Will Winner's Brother Get the Seat?

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 5

PERTH, Friday. -- To-day Mr. T. J. Hughes, who was recently declared elected for the East Perth seat in the Legislative Assembly, said he…

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Election Dispute. Brother Safeguards Claim. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 13

In the dispute between Mr. T. J. Hughes, who unseated, as member for East Perth, the former Minister for Employment (Mr. J. J. Kenneally), at the recent Legislative Assembly…

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King at British Industries Fair — Spanish Elections — Tennis Champion Training

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 12

The King being received by Lord Derby on arrival at the White City on February 19, to inspect the British Industries Fair. F. J. Perry, world tennis champion, has commenced to…

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Waterloo By-election Won by Independent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 10

A by-election took place on Saturday to fill the vacancy in Waterloo Council caused by the resignation of Alderman W. Sinclair, an Independent. There are six Labour…

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Spanish Election Troubles

The Labor Daily · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 5

Serious riots occurred in many towns following the result of the recent Spanish general election. which assured the Left Wing of victory after three lean years. In many parts of the country martial law was proclaimed; there were rioting and she and she [?]ting in the streets of many towns…

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Result of Waterloo By-election

The Labor Daily · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 6

The by-election held on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the Waterloo Council resulted In Mr. S. P. Rouhan (Progressive) being elected with 1257…

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Waterloo By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 10

The by-election held on Saturday for Waterloo Council resulted in the return of Mr. F. P. Rouhan (Progressive), which will mean a…

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To King Congratulations and Condolences Fed. Parliament Canberra

The Sun · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 10

THE new sovereign comes to the Throne at a time when Governments, especially the Governments of Europe, are being…

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A Stroller in the Town Parliament Livens Up

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 6

A little metaphorical hair was flying in the State Parliament yesterday over the starting-price betting motion of Mr. Lazzarini's. Mr. Lazzarini strove…

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Late King. Loyal Messages From Parliament. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 13

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament, which reassembled to-day, adjourned until to-morrow as a mark of respect for the late King George V…

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State Parliament. Charges Against the Police. Royal Commission Objected To

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 12

The Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon with the knowledge that a Royal Commission had been determined upon by the Government to inquire into charges against…

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