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Politics & elections, 1936

2,362 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 119

I. O. O. F. Election of Officers

The Biz · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 7

The election of officers for the Liverpool branch of I.O.OF. for the ensuing six months took place last Monday night. The following officers were…

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N.S.W. Travel League Election of Officers

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Travel League of New South Wales was held after a dinner at Petty's Hotel, Sydney, on July 15…

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GENTLEMEN v Players. Australian Tour Candidates. Pearce's Fine Batting Display. LONDON, July 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 21

The fast bowlers, A. Gover and J. W. A. Stephenson, dominated the match between Gentlemen and Players at Lords yesterday. The game will have an important bearing on the personnel of the English team to tour Australia. To-day, in the Gentlemen's second innings, T. N, Pearce gave a splendid…

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"Miss Australia" -- Entries Pouring in Candidates From Near And Far Glamorous Reward Awaits Lucky Girl

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 6

ENTRIES for the "Miss Australia 1937" competition are now rolling in from all parts of Australia…

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Civic Elections Fight Labor's Victory Assured A.L.P. Executive Approves C'ttee ENTHUSIASM

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 8

CONFIDENT that Labor will poll y a record vote in the next City Council elections, the campaign committee, which was approved at last…

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"The Young Parliament." Young

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 6

Replying to Mr. T. J. Collins, M.P., the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey), during a visit, said that he thought Young had more members of Parliament than any other country…

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Preparing For Elections Labor Is Active

The Labor Daily · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 6

IN their determination to improve the conditions of the people, the members of the Labor Movement throughout the State are rallying solidly together and joining wholeheartedly in the powerful drive that is being launched in preparation for the…

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State Parliament Govt. Curb On Overtime Land Schemes

The Sun · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 11

ACTION to the limit of Government's powers is now being taken to restrict overtime in industry, the Minister…

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United Front Victory! North Illawarra Election WOLLONGONG, July 19

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 4

J. Martin, United Front candidate in the election to fill a vacancy in the Shire Council was elected by a big…

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In Parliament. Mr. Bruxner to Take Action

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 14

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday the Acting Premier (Mr. Bruxner) announced that the Government proposed to explore every avenue to meet the difficulties…

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The Position in N.s.w. Questions Asked in Parliament

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 7

Replying to questions concerning the Privy Council decision in respect to Section 92 of the Constitution, the Acting-Premier. Mr. Bruxner, in the…

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"Go-getters" at Parliament House Statement by Mr. Blain, M.P.

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 8

In an address to a meeting of miners at Tennant's Creek, Mr. Blain, M.P. for the Northern Territory, said that he had failed to get from members of the Federal…

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Death of M.L.A. Tragic Scene in N.S.W. Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 18

There was a tragic scene in the N.S.W. Legislative Asesmbly late last night when Mr. W. F. Poster, Nationalist member for Vaucluse, collapsed and fell unconscious…

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State Parliament. Income Tax Bill Passed. Feeder Bus Service Licences. Electric Coal Mining Machine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 10

The business of the session was completed by the State Parliament last night. Only one new bill was brought forward—the Gas and Electricity (Amendment) Bill—which affords facilities for the…

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The Turf Grafton Cup Carnival—Spring Candidates Preparing

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 30

THAT horse-racing is still nourishing in the Northern Rivers districts was evidenced at the Graf ton Cup meeting, when the attendances on Wednesday and Thursday last were the best…

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Country News. Candidates for Queen. Berry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 10

The following candidates have been selected for the "Queen of the Ball" competition at the police ball for the Shoalhaven Ambulance:— Misses Joyce Gillam (Berry), N. Ellison and…

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Motorists' Parliament

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 14
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

Many important matters affecting motorists will be discussed at the annual conference of the Australian Automobile Association which, according to advice…

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Parramatta By-Election Solicitor a Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 4

Mr. R. K. Clark, well-known solicitor, and son of the district coroner (Mr. H. Richardson Clark) has been nominated as candidate in…

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MR. W. J. IRWIN Candidate for Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 4

A well-known property owner in the district and a former business man, Mr. W. J. Irwin will be a candidate at the Parramatta…

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