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Politics & elections, 1937

2,920 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 146

Civic Elections. Ald. McELHONE'S POSITION. "No Caucus Domination."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 11

Alderman Arthur McElhone said yesterday that he was prepared to cooperate with the Citizens' Reform Association in the for[?]hcoming City…

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Next Election. Country Party Plans. Right to Choose Seats for Contest. Exchange of Preferences. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 15

Although political observers believe that the Lyons-Page Government will be returned at the next election—if not with its present majority—the…

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No Decision by Union Votes In Board Election

The Sun · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 14

At no time did the Australian Tram and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association authorise the casting of 2000 votes in favor of Messrs. Lang,…

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C.P. Conference Convened Pre-election Pact with U.A.P. CANBERRA

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 4

Country Party M's.H.R. and M'sL.A. will attend an important conference convened by the C.P. leader, Dr. Page, in Melbourne or…

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Election Novelty on Trial Not Altogether A Success AMPLIFIERS

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 5

WITH the use of high-powered amplifiers, and sitting in a suite of flats on the first floor at Hampton Court, King's Cross, last night. Mr…

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Reply Made to Sir Syd. Snow Independent U.a.p. Candidate

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 5

IN a statement last night, Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, Independent U.A.P. candidate for the Woollahra by-election said. "I carefully read…

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For Polling Booth Petition at Guildford

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 6

Members of the Guildford Progress Association, at their meeting last week, were unanimous in the opinion that a polling booth for electors was essential…

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Sacrilege at Canberra Parliament House Lawn Desecrated

Referee · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 3

THOUGH hundreds witnessed the colorful spectacle of the opening of the Federal Parliament, few witnessed a much more unusual spectacle earlier…

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Federal Parliament Making Australia Equal Partner Bill to Ratify Statute of Westminster Introduced Canberra

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 7

A BILL for the adoption of the Statute of Westminster was introduced today into the House of Representatives. The Statute defines the…

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A Trip to Colombo (Continued) An Election

Nepean Times · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 3

Friday, 7th May, will be a memorable day for the city of Colombo. For the past 70 years the Governor had the right of nominating several aldermen…

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"Too Poor to Contest Election" Verdict for £1273 Against Parramatta Men for Widow and Child Smash Sequel

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 1

A fatal accident at the corner of Harris and George-streets, Parramatta, on October 29, 1936, had its sequel at the Supreme Court on…

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Electoral Council and Selected Labor Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 1

After it had been stated that, Mr. Gordon Cross, the selected candidate, was "too poor to contest the election in, the interests of Labor," the…

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Horse Form. Press Boosting Doesn't Make Sydney's Jumpers National Candidates

The Broadcaster · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 4

A.J.C. Hurtle Worth 1650 at Randwick Next Saturday will be Test. How Black Laughter Should Have Won the Doomben Cup…

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Soccer Test. Australian Team May Be All N.S.W. Men. Prospects of Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 13

The rain which made last Saturday's Soccer trial match an inadequate demonstration of the 22 players' abilities under normal conditions played a sorry trick on the Australian…

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Country Party Candidates. State Conference in August

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 9

A meeting of the central council of the United Country party yesterday endorsed Senator Hardy as the party's candidate for the Senate at the next Federal elections…

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ELECTIONS. Federal Parties Prepare. Two Short Sessions. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 9

The forthcoming general election, which is almost certain to be held about the end of October, is overshadowing Federal politics. All parties are anxious…

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U.a.p. Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 9

A postal ballot to select United Australia party candidates for the Senate will close on July 15. Nominations will close on June 28, and candidates will address a meeting of the…

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Country News. Municipal Elections. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 6

After criticising the Municipal Council, the Ratepayers' Association has presented a list of 10 candidates whom it will support for the next municipal elections if they nominate…

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Clash of Meetings To- Night All Candidates To Speak in Woollahra

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 9

THE electors of Woollahra will have plenty of opportunities tonight to hear the views of the three candidates seeking their support in…

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Should Apply to State U.a.p. Candidate on Wage Increase

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 4

CUTTING across the grain of the policy of the Stevens Government, under whose banner he is contesting the Woollahra by-elcction,…

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