An ELECTION that RINGS a death knell
NOTWITHSTANDING the bitterness that divided Labor's forces into two antagonistic camps at Hurstville, the Stevens Government was defeated at the polls with a smashing…
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By-election at Hurstville Mr. Clive Evatt Scores Big Victory
OPPOSING the United Australia Party and the official Labor Party candidates, Mr. Clive Evatt, the candidate for the newly-organised Labor…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Elections in W.A. Labour Majority Assured. PERTH
The Labour Government is now certain of 27 members out of 50 in the new Legislative Assembly. The new House will consist of:—Labour, 27[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →By-election in Waverley. Polling on April 22. Ban on Loud Speakers Likely
Polling day in the Waverley by-election, to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the death of Mr. J. W. Waddell, has been fixed for…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →By-election Circular. Allegations Made in Parliament. Inquiry Sought
A complaint was made in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon that in the recent by-election at Hurstville a circular, alleged to have been issued…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Parliament And Militia Leak
A charge that a "disgruntled and apparently untrustworthy member of Hansard" had given the Press a confidential…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Evatt in Parliament
Mr. Evatt has already taken his seat in Parliament. Last night he appeared in the Legislative Assembly, and was sworn in. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Polling Day For Waverley Seat On April 22 Opposition for Widow in Pre-selection
Polling day for the Waverley by-election will be Saturday, April 22. Mrs. Waddell, widow of the late member for Waverley, will be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →State Parliament Passes Buck To Lyons State Government Not Interested in Pensions
THE State Government yesterday refused to rating exempt old-age and invalid pensioners from the rating provisions of the Local Government Act. A Labor motion urging such exemption was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Autumn Races Views on Double. Early Bird Popular. Fancied Cup Candidates
Discussions on the Doncaster Handicap and the Sydney Cup at the races yesterday showed that there is not likely to be a continued demand…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Long Innes.) Newsagents' Association. Election of Director Challenged
The hearing was concluded of the suit commenced by Mr. Emanuel Marks, a newsagent, of Marrickville, against the Associated Retail Newsagents of New South Wales and Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Forbes By-election. Forbes
Voting in the local municipal by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman W. E. Grimshaw, resulted: Mr. W. J Sanders, 274; Mr. T. R. Jones, 131; Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Candidates for Waverley Seat
So far only Mrs. Waddell widow of Mr John Waddell, and Alderman Raymond H. Nott. of Waverley, have been nominated for U.A.P. selection…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Hurstville by Election Mr. Clive Evatt Elected
The keenest Parliamentary election held at Hurstville for many years concluded last Saturday, when three candidates sought election to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →HITS U.A.P. Circular Letters In By-Election
Investigation by the Chief Secretary of circular letters issued by the U.A.P. during the Hurstville by-election campaign was urged by Mr. J. B. Martin, M.L.C., in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Loud Speakers Dumped A.L.P. Paves Way for Quieter Election
AS a result of action by the Labor Party, it is expected that all the candidates in the Waverley by-election will ban the use of loud speakers. The general secretary of the A.L.P., Mr. W…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →By-election Dates Announced Put On Week Because Of Easter Holidays
Dates for the Waverley by-election were announced last night. The poll will be taken on April 22. Nominations close on Monday, April 3…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Tactics Queried
Investigation of alleged improper actions in the U.A.P. campaign in Hurstville by-election was sought in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Social Evening For "Queen" Candidate
In support of Miss Violet Thorne's candidature for the "queen" competition in aid of Liverpool School of Arts, an enjoyable evening was held in the School…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fairfield A.l.p. Candidates Address Meeting
Fairfield branch of the A.L.P. held its monthly meeting in the School of Arts, Fairleld, on March 15, the president, Mr. Henry presiding over a large…
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