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Politics & elections, 1937

2,920 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 146

Hospital Board Elections. Moruya

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 13

At the annual general meeting of the Moruya Hospital Board, last night, Mr. C. A. Mof[?]tt was re-elected president, and Mr. J. Hansen (Eurobodalla Shire President) was…

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Make Election Feature Union Views On 40 Hours MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 12

Declaring that the immediate realisation of the 40-hour week was imperative, the secretary of the A.C.T.U,. Mr. C. Crofts, on;behalf of…

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Lyons Crawls Back to Native Land " Square-off" on Luxury Tours Says Nothing About Imperial Parley Fences on Election Fremantle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 1

ON the defensive form the moment he set foot in Australia at Fremantle to-day, the Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, prefaced his first public speech with a "square a "square-off" regarding his series of luxury tours abroad, fenced regarding the date of the election, and protested against…

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Fine Election Spirit Kogarah Trammmen

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 5

Displaying a commendable election spirit, a meeting yesterday of members of the Tramway Union in the Kogarah-Rockdale depot…

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Scullin Plan Advocated Royal Commission Follows Lead on Control of Banks Policy That Lost an Election Raises No Comment Now

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 2

ONE of the bitterest elections ever fought in Australia was in December, 1931, when the Scullin Government's attempt to get control of the Commonwealth Bank was overwhelmingly defeated…

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Pre-selection Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 4

Large crowds at Gordon, Killara, and Wahroonga were addressed last night by the four U.A.P. candidates, who seek pre-selection for the Gordon seat…

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No Election War Scare Lyons's Assurance on Return: Hands Not Tied in Europe Royal Visit in 1940; Ottawa Revision Perth

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 July 1937 · page 4

NO attempt would be made to stampede the country at the Federal elections by a war scare, as forecast by Labor, said the Prime Minister. (Mr. Lyons), who returned to Australia today by the Orford…

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Big Sporting Events Affect Elections Cup Dates May Clash with Time for Polling

The Sun · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 20

HOW the possible date of a general election is influenced by big sporting fixtures is revealed by discussions in political circles at present. From early October until early November is an…

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Women for Parliament Candidates in Three States

The Sun · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 38

THE candidature of Mrs. C. A. Evans in the U.A.P. pre-sclection for the Gordon electorate has once again raised the hopes of…

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Auburn Candidates for Confirmation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 11

It is expected that the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll) will perform the ceremony at the annual confirmation of candidates of St. Thomas's Church,…

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Our Country As I See It Moratorium Act—Loans Bureau President—An American Critic—Senate Candidates

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

AS the Moratorium Act and its amendments will automatically expire in February of next year, the Government is…

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Chick Sexing Three Candidates Get Certificates

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 14

OF nine candidates who attended the chick sexing examinations conducted by the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture last week three qualified. They…

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Brief Session will Precede Federal Election

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 3

IT is believed that the date of the Federal elections will be 23rd October, although polling day will not be fixed until Cabinet meets on 27th…

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Spring Candidates—No. 3 Flood Tide and Melbourne Cup Possesses Plenty of Staying Blood

Referee · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 10

FLOOD TIDE, who has been given 8.9, or 5lb under w.f.a., in the Melbourne Cup, is a New Zealand four-year-old with a fairly good record. He has still to prove himself as a stayer, but his form as a three-year-old was good and…

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Concert for Queen Candidate

The Broadcaster · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 2

A grand concert was given at the Merrylands Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. July 14, in aid of the candidature of little Morcia Moore in the popular…

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Boy Scouts. Election of Officers

The Broadcaster · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

The group committee. 1st Guildford Scouts, held the election of officers recently. There was a fair number of members present. The past year's work was…

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Home News. Federal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

it is taken for granted, in well-informed political circles, that the Federal election will take place on October 23. The campaign will probably last about six weeks. A short…

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Mr. Lang. Railway Workers Addressed. "Labour Will Win Elections."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 6

"We have no doubt that the Labour party will win the Federal elections," said the leader of the State Opposition (Mr. Lang), addressing a meeting of…

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How Student Voters Were Wooed 'Varsity Senate's Election Day

The Sun · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 19

BY subtle wooing of their votes, by flattering regard for their comfort, and by free bus rides, students at…

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Precedent in Visit by Belgian King Invitation Delay o Move Before The Elections Labor Attitude Cook (S.a.)

The Sun · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

A VISIT to Australia Dy the King of the Belgians would create a precedent. No foreign crowned head…

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