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Politics & elections, 1936

2,362 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 119

Nomination Was Rejected Fire Board Election Oversight

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 6

It was revealed yesterday that one of the nominations rejected by the returning officer tor the election of member to the Board of Fire…

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Stakes Candidates in Disgrace Porcia's Failure Costly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 2

AT Canterbury Park last Saturday Downham was backed from 10 to 1 to sixes, and won. At Rosebery yesterday he was…

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Gallacher in Parliament

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

LONDON, Dec. 10 by mail.—Gallacher put two questions in the House of Commons this afternoon. The Prime Minister had explained his refusal to see…

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Wine Grapes Board Election of Producers' Representatives

The Land · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 7

A poll for the election of five producers' representatives as members of the Wine Grapes Marketing Board for the shires of Willimbong, Wade,…

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Seamen’s Elections

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

SYDNEY.—The postal authorities have refused to hand over the ballot papers to the Federal Returning officer, until he obtains…

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Mantle of Snow. Widespread Falls in Britain. Election Candidate's Plight. London. Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 18

Snow fell over most of the country to-day. It covers practically the whole of Britain north of the line from Cardiff to Lincoln In many parts frozen snow has made road…

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MARCH 10 Parliament Meets Short Session Debate on Tariff Canberra

The Sun · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 5

THE Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said today that he proposed to suggest to Cabinet that the Federal Parliament…

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Snowplough to the Rescue Plight of Political Candidate ("The Labor Daily" Special.) LONDON

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 1

Snow fell over most of the country to-day, and a white mantle covers practically the whole of Great Britain north of a line from Cardiff to…

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Opens March 10 Parliament Will Get to Work on Tariff Canberra

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1936 · page 2

Federal Parliarent will probably reassemble on March 10 and sit for four weeks before adjourning for Easter…

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Legislation for N.Z. Parliament. Guaranteed Prices to Farmers Wellington (N.z.)

The Labor Daily · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 4

Interviewed on Saturday, the Premier, Mr. Savage, stated that when Parliament met approximately at the end of February, the…

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Mr. Curtin. New Seat Suggested. W.A. ELECTIONS. Sanctions Dispute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 11

Leaders of the Australian Labour movement throughout the Commonwealth are watching the Western Australian elections because of their probable effect upon the career of the…

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Change Unlikely Meeting of Parliament CANBERRA

The Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 16

It is not expected that arrangements for calling Parliament together on March 10 will be altered. When King Edward VII, died in…

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Temora Council Election. Temora

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 12

Little interest has been evinced in the extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in the municipal council, caused by the death of Alderman William Gibson, Only 667 electors…

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City Council. Fire Brigade Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 12

A special meeting of the City Council will be held an February 5 to give aldermen an opportunity of voting in the ballot for a seat on the Board of Fire Commissioners,…

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King's Tours. Opening Federal Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 17

In 1881 the late King (then Prince George) visited Australia with his brother, the late Duke of Clarence, on the cruise of their ship the Bacchante. On this cruise they went…

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To Be Re-sworn State Parliament

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 12

The deputy-Premier (Mr. Bruxner) stated to-day that it would be necessary for all members of the Legislative Council and Assembly to swear…

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Members to Take New Oath When Parliament Re-assembles In February

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 1

THE death of the King will necessitate the swearing-in again of all members of both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council…

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Right of Succession to Throne British Parliament Has Power To Alter Previous Law

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 5

IT is a maxim of British law that "the King never dies." Immediately upon the death of the reigning Sovereign the Crown passes…

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"In My Father's Footsteps" King Edward Declares Policy He Will Follow Takes Oath Ceremonial At First Meeting Of Privy Council Parliament Re-sworn London

The Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 1

"WHEN my father stood here 26 years ago, he declared that one of the objects of his life would be to uphold constitutional government. In this, I am determined to follow in my father's footsteps and to work, as he did, throughout my life for the happiness and…

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Japanese Election. Diet Dissolved. Tokyo, Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 12

The Diet has been dissolved, and the elections will be held on February 20. This fulfils the forecast that Cabinet would outmanoeuvre the Seiyukai majority party's threatened…

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