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Politics & elections, 1938

2,028 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 102

Model Member of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 7

Mr. T. J. Shannon (Lab.), returned unopposed for Phillip, heads the list, issued yesterday, for attendances in divisions in the 1937-39. Parliamentary…

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Labor Puts Its Case to the People Next Saturday Is Polling Day Big Labor Vote Is Expected

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 7

THE New South Wales State election campaign will come to an end on Friday night, and the vote will be taken on Saturday. It is expected…

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Hot Shots in the State Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 3

A STEVENS Government means that more people will be settled under the land than on it. CHEAPER necessary commodities…

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Westralian Candidates

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 9

Among the older horses, Old Rowley (8.3) has excellent credentials as a stayer, and, with minor placings in two successive Australian Cups, Pooley…

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South Australian Elections. Setback for Government and Labor. Independents Win Seats

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 15

THE South Australian elections, which took place last Saturday, resulted in a definite setback for both the Butler Government and the Labor Party…

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Promises and Politics: The Elections Next Saturday Mr. Bruxner's Speech

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 19

A definite scheme of closer settlement. Extension of technical education, especially in country districts; and liberal assistance for conveyance of children in county areas…

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The New South Wales State Elections

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 18

NEXT Saturday the electors of New South Wales will be called upon to exercise their franchise and to elect the Parliament of the State…

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Track Work. Autumn Candidates. Improving Track Work. Sprint Work Predominates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 21

In view of the approach of the principal autumn races, training on all tracks is increasing. The anticipated champions of the autumn are…

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Election Campaign Nears End. Industrial Peace. Six-year Record. Premier's Figures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 23

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, in supporting Government Candidates at Bondi last night, said that the State had never been more free from…

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European Menace. State Elections. "Clarrie" Grimmett. "Sydney Mail" Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 16

Naturally the critical state of affairs in Eurone provides the principal subject for this week's "Sydney Mall." Professor S. H. Roberts writes on "The Menace—a General…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, March 23, 1938. Election Free-lancing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 16

For the lack of popular interest hitherto evinced in the State election campaign ample excuse could be made. Inevitably, the crisis in Europe…

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Three Days Remain State Election Campaign. Final Drive

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 17

With polling-day on Saturday, candidates in the State elections have only three days left for campaigning…

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Independents May Govern S.A. Election Sequel ADELAIDE

The Sun · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 7

Latest discussions help to confirm the growing opinion that the Independent group will take over the Government. At a meeting of the Centre Group…

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Fund to Win the Election Money Is A Vital Necessity For Victory Fine Response

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 6

THREE days to go and we are in the battle of the Polls. Ammunition in the form of money is a vital necessity to secure the victory. Labor…

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Notes on Election Campaign How Farmers Have Been Driven Off Their Farms FASCISM

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 6

THE PREMIER, Mr. Stevens, is claiming that the fact that he has been asked comparatively few questions during the election…

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Stevens' Election Fears

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 6

PERTURBED by the remarkable success achieved by independent candidates in the South Australian election, the Premier, Mr. Stevens, in…

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Election Tangle in South Aus. Independents May Form Govt. Labor's Plans Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 7

THERE has been no solution yet of the South Australian election tangle. The Premier, Mr. Butler, is…

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Wage Gain in Q'land Under Labor an Election Eve Shock for Stevens N.s.w. Position

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 1

THE DECISION of the Queensland Industrial Court yesterday to increase the basic wage in that State by 3- a week, bringing it up to £41- a week, while the wage in New South…

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Toll of the Road Candidate Is Injured Pinned Under Car

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 5

THREE men had narrow escapes from serious injury when the car in which they were travelling to Cargo, near Orange, got out of control, careered down a steep hill and overturned. E. B. McGARRY, Labor candidate…

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2Ky Election Broadcasts

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 5

TO-NIGHT, at 6.45, Mr. C. C. Lazzarinl, ML.A., will speak to the electors of Marrickville and elsewhere in…

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