Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

2,362 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 119

Police Reticence Alleged. Question in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 9

The disappearance of the lottery's office official, Mr. Alexander Collins, since Saturday last, was mentioned in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, when Mr. Shannon asked the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

State Parliament Restrict Use Firearms New Bill's Aim

The Sun · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 34

AS the first move to implement the Government's promise to take further action to prevent criminals from…

Continued on Trove, page 34 →

Silence of the Police Member's Questions in Parliament

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 7

QUESTIONED in the Legislative Assembly yesterday on the disappearance on Sunday last of Mr. Alexander Collins, 53, an accountant at…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Parliament for Whisky Restaurant Price "Profiteering" Culbert's Charge

The Sun · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 27

"PROFITEERING in beer," said Mr. Culbert indignantly. The Legislative Council…

Continued on Trove, page 27 →

Parliament to Rise in June Question by Lang in House

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 8

ON the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Loader of the Opposition. Mr. Lang, asked if it was the Government's…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

State Parliament New Plan Teaching Hospital for Doctors Prince Henry Bill

The Sun · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 24

A board consisting of 15 members to control the Prince Henry Hospital is provided in a Bill which the…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →

Getting Personal New Election Idea

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 6

ON Monday, while in Sydney, Mr. Lyons spent a long time discussing business with a sound-recording firm. In the campaign that is to follow…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wool Publicity Bill Through Parliament

The Land · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 8

THE Wool Publicity and Research Bill (and two complementary measures to provide the necessary funds for publicity and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

State Parliament Wednesday’s Debate

The St George Call · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 2

Shortly after the Assembly met on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. J. C. Rose, Member for Kogarah, moved that as a matter of urgent necessity the House…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament. Quiet Day in the Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 10

One of the best attendances seen for some time opened the sitting of the Legislative Assembly yesterday. No developments following the sharp lesson administered the…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Reducing Members in S.A. Parliament Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 10

Members of the Government party at a meeting to-day decided that the number of members of the House of Assembly should be…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Film Quotas. What the Act Demands. Question in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Kelly directed the attention of the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) to an appeal to the public by the National Studios for £250,000 in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Parliament. Feeder Buses. Postponement of Debate. Presbyterian Church Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 17

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. J. C. Boss did not proceed with his motion to discuss the position of the feeder-bus industry, but placed it on the…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Domination Of Hospital By B.M.A. Is Alleged Charges Made in Parliament Prince Henry Control 'Scandalous Actions,' Is Claim Mr. HEFFRON

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 8

CHARGES that B.M.A. domination had led to sabotage, neglect and scandalous actions at the Prince Henry Hospital, and that B.M.A…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Communists Gain 10 Seats Belgian Election

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 1

In the Belgian elections, the Communist Party is reported to have increased its number of seats from 3 to 9. This follows the great…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

No Change Senate Elections Voting System Reply to Graziers

The Sun · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 19

A STATEMENT from the Prime Minister's Department that the Commonwealth Government does not at present…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

Club Party For Popular Child Candidate

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 15

A SOCIAL evening to forward the candidature of little Sybil Fredericks in the Popular Child competition being conducted by the…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Municipality of Penrith Extraordinary Election Saturday, 6th JUNE, 1936

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and Ordinances made thereunder, I have…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

By-Elections Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 4

For the by-election to fill the vacancy in Penrith Council caused by Ald. Colless's departure from the district three nominations have been…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Election of Officers

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 4

At the annual general meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for Australia, New Zealand and South Sea Islands, held on Thursday last,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →