Guide to the [Ephemera relating to Australian federal election campaigns between 1931 and 1937]
FC13.19311937
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Collection Summary
- Title
- [Ephemera relating to Australian federal election campaigns between 1931 and 1937]
- Date Range
- 1931 - 1937
- Collection Number
- FC13.19311937
- Extent
- 1 collection
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Printed Collections
Introduction
Scope and Contents
This collection covers ephemera produced for the Australian federal election campaigns held between 1931 and 1937; including the federal elections of 19 December 1931, 15 September 1934 and 23 October 1937. As well as the Wynnum By-election (28 April 1934) and the Australian Labor Party Senate Selection Ballots for 1931, 1934 and 1937. The collection covers mainly printed materials issued by the parties and independents for both Houses of Parliament. The range of ephemera includes leaflets, flyers, newspaper clippings, envelopes and tickets.
Content advisory notice:
Please be advised that this collection contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and imagery relating to people of colour and indentured labourers.
Item Descriptions
Class 1931. Federal election campaign, 19 December 1931
Series. House of Representatives
Branagan, Patrick, Single Tax League, Division of Yarra, VIC, 1931 (File)
Michael Davitt Said---, c. 1931 (Item 1931/3) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the electors of Yarra to vote for P. J. Branagan. Criticises Australian Labor Party's tax policy.
Harrison, Eric J., United Australia Party, Division of Wentworth, NSW, 1931 (File)
How to vote for HARRISON and the United Australia Party / Wentworth Electorate, c. 1931 (Item 1931/6) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet instructing the voter on how to vote for the UAP, highlighting E. J. Harrison (Division of Wentworth). Lists other candidates in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Holloway, E. J. (Edward James), Labor, Division of Melbourne Ports, VIC, 1931 (File)
Melbourne Ports Electorate / Reasons Why You Should Support / The Endorsed Federal Labor Candidate / Hon. E. J. HOLLOWAY, c. 1931 (Item 1931/7) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the electors of Melbourne Ports to vote for E. J. Holloway. Outlines his biography and highlights unemployment as a major issue.
Holman, W. A. (William Arthur), United Australia Party, Division of Martin, NSW, 1931 (File)
Martin Electorate / Mr. Holman's Electoral Address, c. 1931 (Item 1931/8) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet including a letter written by W. A. Holman, outlining his platform.
If You Don't SMASH COMMUNISM / —COMMUNISM Will SMASH YOU!, c. 1931 (Item 1931/9) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia Party, discusses the "Fight against Communism" in Australia. Stamped on the reverse side with an instruction to electors to vote for W. A. Holman.
Parkhill, Archdale, Sir, United Australia Party, Division of Warringah, NSW, 1931 (File)
Oll Ov A Twist / And A Changing Mind, 29 November 1931 (Items 1931/13) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for Archdale Parkhill. Additionally lists Senate candidates. Includes a letter from Walter Duncan on the reverse side. 2 copies.
ELECTORS OF WARRINGAH / Vote and Work for / ARCHDALE PARKHILL M.P., c. 1931 (Item 1931/14) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet encouraging electors of Warringah to vote for Archdale Parkhill.
Polling Day, December 19th / [1] Parkhill / Robert Archdale, c. 1931 (Items 1931/15) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for Archdale Parkhill. Leaflet urges the public to vote for U.A.P candidates in order to "Smash the Soviet Repudiationists and Tune-in with Britain!". 2 copies.
Series. Political parties
Australian Labor Party, 1931 (File)
Who Defeated the Government in the Federal Parliament?, c. 1931 (Item 1931/18) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised that this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and imagery relating to people of colour and indentured labourers.
Scope and contents: Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for the NSW Senate candidates: Gardiner, Blackburn and Bailey. Political cartoon on reverse side.
United Australia Party, 1931 (File)
Three Minds Without a Single Thought / For The Unemployed, c. 1931 (Item 1931/20) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting unemployment as a major election issue and encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia Party.
JOHN THOMAS LANG Looks Back, c. 1931 (Item 1931/21) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet criticising J. T. (John Thomas) Lang. Written in rhyme.
The Bank Smashers' / "Tug O' War", c. 1931 (Items 1931/22) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia Party. 2 copies.
Rescue Australia!, c. 1931 (Items 1931/23) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia Party. 2 copies.
Langs Note - Worthless / How do you want your Wages, in LANG NOTES or / COMMONWEALTH NOTES?, c. 1931 (Item 1931/24) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia party, criticising Jack Lang.
WAs Any Of Your Money In It?, c. 1931 (Item 1931/25) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia party, presenting statistics related to strikes.
Security Or Socialism? / You Can't Take A Risk This Time!, c. 1931 (Items 1931/26) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia Party. Discusses socialism in Australia. 2 copies.
If You Don't SMASH COMMUNISM / —COMMUNISM Will SMASH YOU!, c. 1931 (Items 1931/27) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia Party, discussing the "Fight against Communism" in Australia. 2 copies.
Getting Down To Brass Tacks, c. 1931 (Item 1931/28) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote for United Australia Party candidates. Criticises Jack Lang's repudiation policy, and discusses other financial policies of the Stevens government.
Protecting the People / Moratorium to be Extended / Definite Policy of / Stevens Government, c. 1931 (Item 1931/29) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining the policies of the Stevens government, encouraging electors to vote for the United Australia Party.
LYONS AT HELM / United Australia Party Formed / LATHAM DEPUTY / Earle Page Pledges Full Support, c. 1931 (Item 1931/30) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping discussing the formation of the United Australia Party.
This is where you feel it!, c. 1931 (Item 1931/31) - Box 14
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet criticising the Australian Labor Party's economic management; encourages the public to vote for the United Australia Party.
Class 1934. Wynnum By-election, 28 April 1934
Class 1934. Australian Labor Party Senate Selection Ballot, 16 July, 1934
Series. Senate
Holman, Edward, Labor, WA, 1934 (File)
Australia Labor Party [WA. Branch] / Selection Ballot for the Senate, 1934 / E. J. F. Holman, c. 1934 (Items 1934/4) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet outlining why the public should select E. J. F. Holman as Labor's nominee to contest the senate seat in the 1934 federal election. 2 copies.
Class 1934. Federal election campaign, 15 September 1934
Series. House of Representatives
Argaet, William, Douglas Credit Party, Division of Maranoa, QLD, 1934 (File)
"HANDS OFF THE NATION'S CREDIT." / The Douglas Credit Party of Australia / MANIFESTO! / TO THE ELECTORS OF AUSTRALIA, c. 1934 (Item 1934/7) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring the manifesto of the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for William Argaet for the House of Representatives and The Douglas Credit Party's Senate candidates J. E. Harding, Mrs. J. Helbach and W. Hartley.
Bondeson, Harold, Douglas Credit Party, Division of Parkes, NSW, 1934 (File)
MANIFESTO! / Issued by the Douglas Credit Party of Australia / TO THE ELECTORS OF AUSTRALIA!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/9) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet includes the manifesto of the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for H. V. Bondeson for the House of Representatives and Douglas Credit Party Senate candidates S. F. Allen, Lillie Beirne and J White.
Cameron, Archie, Australian Country Party, Division of Barker, SA, 1934 (File)
MR. CAMERON'S WORK FOR WHEATGROWERS / Evidence before Royal Commission on Wheat Industry / ANALYTICAL REVIEW OF PROBLEMS, c. 1934 (Item 1934/11) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 booklet.
Booklet outlining Archie Cameron's work in the wheat industry.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / L.C.L. CANDIDATES / Men who will go on with the constructive TASK of restoring Primary Industries and Employment, c. 1934 (Item 1934/12) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring Archie Cameron's political biography. Also introduces the Senate candidates James McLachlan, George McLeay and Oliver Uppill.
Federal Elections 1934 / VOTE FOR Liberal & Country Candidates, c. 1934 (Item 1934/13) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet comparing the Scullin and Lyons governments. Encourages the public to vote for Archie Cameron for the House of Representatives and South Australian Senate candidates J. McLachlan, G. McLeay and O. Uppill.
Guthrie, James, Douglas Credit Party, Division of Denison, TAS, 1934 (File)
HUMANITY FIRST / Denison Electorate, c. 1934 (Item 1934/19) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for James Guthrie to "banish unemployment and poverty and bring in Douglas social credit".
Humanity First / THE END OF THE OLD AGE / THE DAWN OF THE NEW ERA, c. 1934 (Item 1934/20) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet listing problems that the Douglas Credit Party would attempt to fix. Encourages the public to vote for James Guthrie for the House of Representatives.
HUMANITY FIRST! / Denison Electorate SHOPKEEPERS!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/21) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for James Guthrie for the House of Representatives.
MANIFESTO! / Issued by the Douglas Credit Party of Australia / TO THE ELECTORS OF TASMANIA!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/22) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring the manifesto of the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for James Guthrie for the House of Representatives.
Hawkers, Charles A. S., Liberal and Country League, Division of Wakefield, SA, 1934 (File)
HOW TO VOTE FOR L.C.L. Candidates / WAKEFIELD, c. 1934 (Item 1934/24) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket showing the public how to vote for U.A.P. candidate Charles A. S. Hawker. Also encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. candidates James McLachlan, George McLeay and Oliver Uppill.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / L.C.L. CANDIDATES / Men who will go on with the constructive Task of restoring Primary Industries and Employment, c. 1934 (Item 1934/25) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring Charles Hawker's political biography. Also introduces Liberal Country Party senate candidates James McLachlan, George McLeay and Oliver Uppill.
Haywood, Arthur, Labor, Division of Corangamite, VIC, 1934 (File)
Federal Elections, 1934 / CORANGAMITE ELECTORATE / Dr. A. R. HAYWOOD, c. 1934 (Item 1934/27) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet describing Dr. Haywood's policies. Also encourages the public to vote for the Labor senate candidates John Barnes, Charles A. Crofts and Parker J. Moloney.
Madden, Patrick, Douglas Credit Party, Division of Brisbane, QLD, 1934 (File)
"HANDS OFF THE NATION'S CREDIT." / The Douglas Credit Party of Australia / MANIFESTO! / TO THE ELECTORS OF AUSTRALIA, c. 1934 (Item 1934/29) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring the manifesto of the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for Patrick Madden for the House of Representatives and Senate candidates J. E. Harding, Mrs. J. Helbach and W. Hartley.
McBride, Phillip A., Liberal and Country League, Division of Grey, SA, 1934 (File)
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / L.C.L. CANDIDATES / Men who will go on with the constructive TASK of restoring Primary Industries and Employment / GREY, c. 1934 (Item 1934/30) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring Phillip McBride's political biography. Also introduces Senate candidates James McLachlan, George McLeay and Oliver Uppill.
Federal Elections 1934 / VOTE FOR Liberal & Country Candidates, c. 1934 (Item 1934/31) - Box 15
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet contrasting the Scullin and Lyons governments. Also encourages the public to vote for Phillip McBride for the House of Representatives and the Senate candidates J. McLachlan, G, McLeay and O. Uppill.
Modridge, John, Douglas Credit Party, Division of Franklin, TAS, 1934 (File)
Humanity First / THE END OF THE OLD AGE / THE DAWN OF THE NEW ERA, c. 1934 (Item 1934/33) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet listing the problems the Douglas Credit Party seeks to fix. Encourages the public to vote for John Modridge for the House of Representatives.
The Position in a Nutshell! / A.B.C. of Economics, c. 1934 (Item 1934/34) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer listing 11 points of economics. Encourages the public to vote for John Modridge.
MANIFESTO! / Issued by the Douglas Credit Party of Australia / TO THE ELECTORS OF TASMANIA, c. 1934 (Item 1934/35) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring the manifesto of the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for John Modridge for the House of Representatives.
Price, John L., United Australia Party, Division of Boothby, SA, 1934 (File)
FEDERAL ELECTIONS 1934 / BOOTHBY / Stand by the Man Who Stood by You!, c. 1934 (Items 1934/36) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 leaflet.
Leaflet listing the reasons why you should vote for John Price for the House of Representatives. Also encourages the public to vote for the Senate candidates J. McLachlan, G. McLeay and O. Uppill. Endorsed by the Liberal and Country League.
Robinson, Charles, United Australian Party, Division of Lang, NSW, 1934 (File)
TO THE ELECTORS OF LANG / For COMPLETE INDUSTRIAL RECOVERY with WORK FOR ALL, VOTE for THE U.A.P. and / Charles Robinson, c. 1934 (Item 1934/38) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer describing Charles Robinson's platform. Also encourages the public to vote for the U.A.P. senate candidates Macartney Abbott, Lionel Courtenay and Adam Dein.
Stacey, Fred H., Liberal Country Party, Division of Adelaide, SA, 1934 (File)
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / L.C.L. CANDIDATES / Men who will go on with the restoration of Industry and Employment / ADELAIDE, c. 1934 (Item 1934/39) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet featuring Mr Fred H. Stacey's political biography. Also introduces the Senate candidates James McLachlan, George McLeay and Oliver Uppill.
Stones, William, Douglas Credit Party, Division of Martin, NSW, 1934 (File)
ELECTORS of AUSTRALIA / What would You Do for the Citizens of the Country if You had ABSOLUTE POWER? / What would You do for Yourself?, c. 1934 (Item 1934/41) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet with facts about the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for William Stones for the House of Representatives and Douglas Credit Party Senate candidates S. Allen, Lillie Beirne and John White.
A Brief Outline of the Douglas Credit Party's Policy, c. 1934 (Item 1934/42) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet listing the policies of the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for William Stones for the House of Representatives and Douglas Credit Party Senate candidates S. F. Allen, Lillie Beirne and John White.
MANIFESTO! / Issued by the Douglas Credit Party of Australia / TO THE ELECTORS OF AUSTRALIA!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/43) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet includes the manifesto of the Douglas Credit Party. Encourages the public to vote for William Stones for the House of Representatives and Douglas Credit Party Senate candidates S. F. Allen, Lillie Beirne and J White.
MANIFESTO! / Issued by the Douglas Credit Party of Australia / TO THE ELECTORS OF AUSTRALIA!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/44) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining the Douglas Credit Party's manifesto. Encourages the public to vote for Douglas Credit Party Senate candidates Stanley Allen, Lillie Beirne and John White. Stamped with "Vote *1* Stones".
Wilson, Keith C., Liberal and Country League, Division of Boothby, SA, 1934 (File)
HOW TO VOTE FOR L.C.L. Candidates / BOOTHBY, c. 1934 (Items 1934/45) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 tickets.
Ticket showing the public how to vote for U.A.P. candidate Keith Wilson. Also encourages the public to vote for the Senate candidates James McLachlan, George McLeay and Oliver Uppill. 2 copies.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / BOOTHBY DIVISION / KEITH CAMERON WILSON, c. 1934 (Item 1934/46) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet comparing the Scullin and Lyons governments. Encourages the public to vote for Keith Wilson for the House of Representatives and the Senate candidates James McLachlan, George McLeay and Oliver Uppill.
WILSON FOR BOOTHBY / LIBERAL AND COUNTRY LEAGUE / FEDERAL ELECTIONS BOOTHBY DIVISION 1934, c. 1934 (Item 1934/47) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for Keith Wilson for the House of Representatives and the Senate candidates J. McLachlan, G. McLeay and O. Uppill.
BOOTHBY ELECTIONS / WHAT are the essential qualifications for which an elector should look? / WILSON for BOOTHBY, c. 1934 (Item 1934/48) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet introducing Keith Wilson's scholastic career. Also encourages the public to vote for Keith Wilson for the House of Representatives and the Senate candidates J. McLachlan, G. McLeay and O. Uppill.
Series. Senate
Crofts, Charles A., Labor, VIC, 1934 (File)
Read Dr. EARLE PAGE on / Australia's Private Banks / Charles A Crofts / Endorsed Senate [Candidate], c. 1934 (Item 1934/49) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining Dr. Earle Page's viewpoints on why you should vote for endorsed Labor Senate candidates. Encourages the public to vote for endorsed Senate candidates Charles Crofts, Senator J. Barnes and Parker J. Moloney.
Series. Politic Parties
Australian Labor Party, 1934 (File)
Federal Elections, 1934 / An Important Appeal, c. 1934 (Items 1934/50) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing the main features of Labor's policies. 2 copies.
The Commonwealth Bank Operating in the People's Interest / INSURE THIS BY VOTING LABOR ON SEPTEMBER 15, c. 1934 (Item 1934/51) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Labor's Senate candidates Sen John Barnes, Charles A. Crofts and Parker J. Moloney. Includes comic titled, "Malicious Libel on the Intelligence of the Workers".
Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Help the LABOR Party to make it THE NATION'S BANK, c. 1934 (Items 1934/52) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet outlining Labor's policy on banking. 2 copies.
Labor Party's Country Policy, c. 1934 (Items 1934/53) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Leaflet outlining the Labor's country policy. Also encourages the public to vote for Sen John Barnes, Charles Crofts and Parker J. Moloney. "Leaflet No. 4" --Cover. 2 copies.
"Advance Australia"/ "One People - One Destiny", c. 1934 (Item 1934/54) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer promoting Labor's policy on Australian nationhood.
The People's Bank Operating in the People's Interest / INSURE THIS BY VOTING LABOR, c. 1934 (Item 1934/55) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Labor Senate candidates Sen John Barnes, Charles A. Crofts and Parker J. Moloney.
Labor's Policy on UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, c. 1934 (Items 1934/56) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
5 flyers.
Flyer outlining Labor's unemployment policy. 5 copies.
How the Scullin Labor Government Kept its Election Pledges / Read Labor's Record of Service to Australia, c. 1934 (Item 1934/57) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting the achievements of the Scullin Labor Government. Encourages the public to vote for Francis Byrne, Robert Carroll and Lewis McDonald.
Douglas Credit Party, 1934 (File)
The World Swings to Douglas Credit, c. 1934 (Item 1934/58) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting favourable opinions towards the return of the monetary system.
How Douglas Solves the Farmers' Problem, c. 1934 (Item 1934/59) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer outlining the Douglas Credit party's policy on primary producers.
DOUGLAS CREDITS, c. 1934 (Items 1934/60) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer explaining the Douglas Credit Party's position on banking and monetising the assets of the nation. Letter reprinted from "The Voice", Saturday, September 8th, 1934. 2 copies.
The Lie of Poverty / NINE QUESTIONS / CAN YOU ANSWER THEM?, c. 1934 (Item 1934/61) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer outlining the need for "social credit".
THE PRESENT / THE FUTURE / Depends on Your Vote, c. 1934 (Item 1934/62) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining current issues with monetary policies. Encourages the public to vote for the Douglas Credit Party if they are dissatisfied with the current monetary system.
DOUGLAS CREDIT PARTY OF AUSTRALIA / JUDGE FOR YOURSELF / By C. Barclay Smith, c. 1934 (Items 1934/63) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the issues with the major parties monetary policies. Encourages the public to vote for Queensland Douglas Credit Senate candidates John Harding, Joanna Helbach and William Hartley. 2 copies.
"HANDS OFF THE NATION'S CREDIT." / The Douglas Credit Party of Australia / MANIFESTO! / TO THE ELECTORS OF AUSTRALIA, c. 1934 (Item 1934/64) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining the Douglas Credit Party's manifesto. Encourages the public to vote for The Douglas Credit Party's Senate candidates John Harding, Joanna Helbach and William Hartley. Stamped with "Toowoomba / Hear John Hogan / The Boy Orator / Town Hall / Friday, 7th Sept. 8p.m."
Humanity and The Crisis / A Plain Statement of Fact, c. 1934 (Item 1934/65) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising Mr Lyons monetary policies. Outlines Major Douglas's cure. Encourages the public to vote for Douglas Credit candidates.
DOUGLAS CREDIT PARTY OF AUSTRALIA / HANDS OFF THE NATION'S CREDIT, c. 1934 (Item 1934/66) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer outlining the Douglas Credit Party's monetary policies. Encourages the public to vote for Queensland Douglas Credit candidates John Harding, Joanna Helbach and William Hartley.
MANIFESTO! / Issued by the Douglas Credit Party of Australia / TO THE ELECTORS OF AUSTRALIA!, c. 1934 (Items 1934/67) - Box 16
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet outlining the Douglas Credit Party's manifesto. Encourages the public to vote for Douglas Credit Party senate candidates S. F. Allen, Lillie Beirne and J White. 2 copies.
Liberal and Country League, 1934 (File)
THE TRUTH ABOUT OLD AGE PENSIONS, c. 1934 (Item 1934/68) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer comparing the Labor party's and Nationalist party's legacy in relation to Old Age pensions.
REPEL the ATTACK on the FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS / Labor Throws Its Whole Weight In This Election Into The Task Of Getting Control Of The Banks, c. 1934 (Item 1934/69) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for liberty, confidence and leadership in the Liberal and Country Party.
Federal Elections 1934 / VOTE FOR Liberal & Country Candidates, c. 1934 (Item 1934/70) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet contrasting the Scullin and Lyons governments. Also lists the Liberal and Country party House of Representatives and Senate candidates.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / Two L.C.L. Candidates for BOOTHBY, c. 1934 (Item 1934/71) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the public to either vote for Mr K. C. Wilson and Mr J. L. Price for the division of Boothby. Also introduces the Senate candidates, Mr James McLachlan, Mr George McLeay and Mr Oliver Uppill
FEDERAL ELECTION ISSUES, 16 August 1934 (Item 1934/72) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 booklet.
Broadcast talk by Mr. C. A. S. Hawker, M. H. R., Campaign Director Liberal and Country League, from Stations 5AD and 5DN on the 16th August 1934.
United Australia Party, 1934 (File)
The u.a.p. and the Returned Soldier, c. 1934 (Item 1934/75) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet re-affirming United Australia Party's commitment to the policy of preference to returned soldiers. Encourages the public to vote for United Australia candidates.
Women of Queensland, c. 1934 (Items 1934/76) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyers.
Flyer encouraging women of Australia to vote for the U.A.P.
WHAT IS DOUGLAS CREDIT? / WHAT EXPERT INVESTIGATORS SAY, c. 1934 (Item 1934/77) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer discrediting Major Douglas and his theories on banking and commerce. Encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. candidates and for U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott.
Facts the Farmer Should Know / THE PRIMARY PRODUCER AND THE TARIFF!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/78) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting the ways in which the primary producer is protected by tariffs. Encourages the public to vote for the U.A.P. House of Representative candidates and U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott.
SECURITY OR SOCIALISM? / ELECTORS MAKE YOUR VOTE SERVE AUSTRALIA on SEPTEMBER 15, c. 1934 (Item 1934/79) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting the negatives of socialism and the achievements of the Lyons government. Encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. House of Representatives candidates and U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott.
BETTER DAYS!, c. 1934 (Items 1934/80) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the A.B.C. of recovery. Encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. House of Representative candidates and U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott. 2 copies.
REMEMBER!!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/81) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting the calamities of the Lang plan. Encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott.
STABILITY IN GOVERNMENT MEANS BETTER TIMES FOR THE PRIMARY PRODUCER / Political Quackery always picks the Farmer's Pocket, c. 1934 (Item 1934/82) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining the ways in which the Lyons government has helped farmers. Encourages the public to vote for Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott for the Senate.
A RECORD IN RECONSTRUCTION, c. 1934 (Item 1934/83) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet listing the way in which the government has aided reconstruction. Encourages the public to vote for Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott for the Senate.
ALL EYES ON THE CLOCK / Every five minutes, day and night, while the Labor Party was in power, a worker lost his job, c. 1934 (Item 1934/84) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer contrasting unemployment between the Labor Party and the Lyons government. Encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott.
KEEP OPEN THE GATES TO EMPLOYMENT, c. 1934 (Item 1934/85) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for U.A.P Senate candidates as a means to keep employment high.
ALICE IN BLUNDERLAND, c. 1934 (Item 1934/86) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott. Includes comic, "Alice in Blunderland".
WHO CLOSED THE GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANK?, c. 1934 (Item 1934/87) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for U.A.P. Senate candidates Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott. Includes comic, "Coming events cast their shadows before!".
The Strongest and Best Country Party, c. 1934 (Item 1934/88) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing the producers special needs. Also outlines the U.A.P's desire to join with the Country Party.
Your COUNTRY then and now, c. 1934 (Item 1934/89) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet contrasting the Scullin-Lang and Lyons governments. Encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. Senate candidates Charles Brand, the Hon. William Gibson and John Leckie.
The Dairyman's Difficulties / Congested Market & Tumbling Price Levels / Lyons Government Saves Dairying Industry, c. 1934 (Item 1934/90) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet describing the ways the Lyons government has helped save the dairy industry.
LABOR IS NO FRIEND OF THE FARMER!, c. 1934 (Item 1934/91) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet comparing the Lyons and Lang-Scullin policies. Encourages the public to vote for Charles Brand, the Hon. William Gibson and John Leckie.
LYONS WILL Steer Australia to Prosperity / Past Performances and Future Undertakings, c. 1934 (Items 1934/92) - Box 17
Physical Description Note
3 leaflets.
Leaflet outlining what Lyons has done and what he will do. Encourages the public to vote for the Senate candidates: Adam Dein, Lionel Courtenay and Macartney Abbott. 3 copies.
Class 1937. Federal election campaign, 23 October 1937
Series. House of Representatives
Butterell, A. W., United Australia Party, Division of East Sydney, NSW, 1937 (File)
EAST SYDNEY / Vote [1] for A. W. BUTTERELL, c. 1937 (Item 1937/2) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to take no risks and vote for Butterell for the House of Representatives. Also encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. candidates James Arkins, the Hon. David Hall and Basil Helmore for the Senate.
East Sydney Electors / ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR PRESENT REPRESENTATION?, c. 1937 (Item 1937/3) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised that you may see certain words, descriptions or depictions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Scope and contents: Leaflet asking what a Labor government has achieved for the average wage earner and encourages the public to vote for the U.A.P. candidate Butterell. Also encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. candidates James Arkins, the Hon. David Hall and Basil Helmore for the Senate.
Curtin, John, Labor, Division of Fremantle, WA, 1937 (File)
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / To-Night! To-Night!, c. 1937 (Items 1937/4) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer advertising meeting with an address by Mr A. R. G. Hawke and Mr J. D. Moloney. Encourages the public to vote for John Curtin for the House of Representatives and James Cunningham, James Fraser and Robert Clothier for the Senate. 2 copies.
Lawson, John, United Australia Party, Division of Macquarie, NSW, 1937 (File)
MACQUARIE / Vote [1] for J. N. LAWSON, c. 1937 (Item 1937/7) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Lawson for the House of Representatives. Also encourages the public to vote for U.A.P. candidates James Arkins, the Hon. David Hall and Basil Helmore for the Senate.
To the Electors of Macquarie / Your Interests Demand that You Read Every Word of This / John N. Lawson, c. 1937 (Item 1937/8) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting the merits of Lawson and the Lyon's government.
A MESSAGE OF PERSONAL INTEREST TO THE ELECTOR / FROM Mr. John N. Lawson, M.P., c. 1937 (Item 1937/9) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet listing developments in Newnes under the Lyons' government. Encourages the public to vote for Lawson for the House of Representatives and the U.A.P. candidates James Arkins, the Hon. David Hall and Basil Helmore for the Senate.
Your Future and the Future of Australia, c. 1937 (Item 1937/10) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting that a vote for the United Australia Party will help keep defence jobs in Lithgow. Encourages the public to vote for Lawson for the House of Representatives.
Your Future and the Future of Australia, c. 1937 (Item 1937/11) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the unprecedented development of the Air Force under United Australia Party policy. Encourages the public to vote for Lawson for the House of Representatives.
McCall, William Victor, United Australia Party, Division of Martin, NSW, 1937 (File)
YOUR FEDERAL MEMBER / Vote and Work for / McCALL, WILLIAM VICTOR, c. 1937 (Item 1937/14) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer quoting W. M. Hughes's praise for William McCall. Encourages the public to vote for McCall for the House of Representatives and U.A.P. candidates James Arkins, the Hon. David Hall and Basil Helmore for the Senate.
Parkhill, Archdale, Sir, United Australia Party, Division of Warringah, NSW, 1937 (File)
a final word / From SIR ARCHDALE PARKHILL, c. 1937 (Item 1937/15) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet asking for continued support of Sir Parkhill for the House of Representatives.
Federal Elections - 1937 / Address to the Electors of Warringah, c. 1937 (Item 1937/16) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet listing the achievement of Parkhill and details further policy plans of the United Australia Party. Encourages the public to vote for Parkhill for the House of Representatives.
Perkins, J. A., United Australia Party, Division of Eden-Monaro, NSW, 1937 (File)
"TREACHEROUS POLICY" / So Called Labor Unmasked by Labor On Defence Issue, c. 1937 (Item 1937/17) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet criticising Labor's position on defence. Encourages the public to vote for John Perkins for the House of Representatives and James Arkin's, the Hon. David Hall, Charles Hardy and Basil Helmore for the Senate.
Series. Political Parties
The Australian Labor Party, 1937 (File)
KEEP AUSTRALIA OUT OF WAR! / There Is International Dynamite In All These Places / It May Explode At Any Moment, c. 1937 (Items 1937/19) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Flyer outlining the possibility of an upcoming war potentially in "Germany, Soviet Russia, China or the Mediterranean" and U.A.P.'s history of bringing in conscription. Encourages the public to vote for Labor and no conscription. Also encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Stanley Amour, John Armstrong, Thomas Arthur and William Ashley for the Senate. 2 copies.
Federal Labor Leader JOHN CURTIN Says:, c. 1937 (Item 1937/20) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing Labor's main election policies. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate. For smaller copy see item 1937/50.
CONSCRIPTION / Threatens Australian Youth again through the Lyons "COLLECTIVE SECURITY" PLAN, c. 1937 (Item 1937/21) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising the Lyons government approach to the Security Pact and highlights Labor's approach to the upcoming war. Encourages the public to vote for Labor for the House of Representatives and Labor candidates Stanley Amour, John Armstrong, Thomas Arthur and William Ashley for the Senate.
The Difference! / A big difference between the policies of Prime Minister Lyons and Federal Labor Leader, John Curtin, is this:-, c. 1937 (Item 1937/22) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer contrasting the policies and approaches of Prime Minister Lyons and Federal Labor Leader, John Curtin. Encourages the public to vote for the Labor Senate three, the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane. Reverse includes criticism on Lyons approach to defence and describes Labor's policy.
SENATE ELECTIONS, 1937 / The Senate LABOR Candidates Barnes - Cameron - Keane, c. 1937 (Item 1937/23) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising Labor candidates meeting addresses in various locations in September and October 1937.
Public Opinion BRINGS Smashing Defeat of U.A.P. at Four State Elections!, c. 1937 (Item 1937/24) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote out the Lyons government and vote in a Labor government. Includes comic entitled, "The Same Old Meatless Bone". Lists the various Queensland House of Representatives candidates and encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Colling and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
MR FARMER!! / They FOOLED you once / DON'T LET THEM FOOL YOU AGAIN!, c. 1937 (Item 1937/25) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing all the unfulfilled promises the Lyons government made to the farmers. Lists House of Representatives candidates for Queensland and encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Collins and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
THE LYONS GOVT. WOULD LIKE TO MAKE QUEENSLAND THE CINDERELLA STATE!, c. 1937 (Item 1937/26) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting the ruinination of the Lyons Government towards various industries. Highlights various results of Labor legislation in Queensland. Lists various candidates for the House of Representatives in Queensland. Also encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Collings and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
I PROMISE-, c. 1937 (Item 1937/27) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet highlighting the failed Lyons' government promises. Encourages the public to vote in a Labor government. Lists Queensland House of Representatives candidates. Also encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Collings and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
THE WAY TO VOTE LABOR FOR THE SENATE, c. 1937 (Item 1937/28) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing preferential voting for the Senate. Lists Gordon Brown, Joseph Silver Collings and Benjamin Courtice as votes 1, 2 and 3.
Joseph Aloysius Lyons and the 40-Hour Week, c. 1937 (Item 1937/29) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet criticising Lyons decision to vote against his promised 40 hour working week. Encourages the public to vote for Labor who will bring into effect the 40 hour working week. Lists Queensland's House of Representative candidates and encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Collings and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
DICTATORSHIP, c. 1937 (Item 1937/30) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer describing class bias within the Australia Broadcasting Commission legislated by the Lyons government. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates in the House of Representatives.
Joseph Aloysius Lyons / Unemployment And Poverty LEADER PROMISES, c. 1937 (Item 1937/31) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer listing the United Australia Party's broken promises. Encourages the public to vote out the UAP and vote in a Labor government. Lists Queensland's candidates for the House of Representatives and encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Collings and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
Labor Senate Four / AMOUR ARMSTRONG ARTHUR ASHLEY, c. 1937 (Item 1937/32) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 envelope.
Envelope encouraging the public to vote for Stanley Amour, John Armstrong, Thomas Arthur and William Ashley for the Senate.
Labor Stands for Australia, c. 1937 (Item 1937/33) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet describing Labor's defence platform and attitude towards foreign nations.
MANIFESTO / To All Members of the Labor Party / Re A.L.P. Executive Elections for 1936-37, c. 1937 (Item 1937/34) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer discussing and listing men who made it to the Labor dishonoured roll due their involvement in the blacklisting of various trade unions. Calls for reforms and the public to vote for candidates who back these reforms in the upcoming Labor executive elections.
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY / VICTORIAN CENTRAL EXECUTIVE / FEDERAL ELECTIONS, 1937, c. 1937 (Item 1937/35) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Letter requesting the recipient distribute Vote Thus cards and various literature for the Australian Labor Party.
Received from / the sum of one shilling Contribution to Federal Election Campaign Fund, c. 1937 (Item 1937/36) - Box 18
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Receipt of donation card signed by John Curtin.
SMOKE FORM CHIMNEYS NOT FROM GUNS! / VOTE LABOR, c. 1937 (Items 1937/37) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer, 1 slip of paper.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote Labor to secure peace. Includes slip of paper from the Library of Congress, Documents Division.
DENISON MILLER had the Vision / Restore the Commonwealth Bank to its Original Charter, c. 1937 (Items 1937/38) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer promising to restore the Commonwealth Bank to its original charter. Encourages the public to vote for Labor in the House of Representatives. 2 copies.
The Lyons-Page Tourist Agency for Ministers / Cost £49, 823, c. 1937 (Items 1937/39) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer criticising Lyons policies towards the traffic wall and conference costs. Encourages the public to vote for Labor in the House of Representatives and for Starlet Amour, John Armstrong, Thomas Arthur and William Ashley for the Senate. Flyers on red paper. For similar copies see item 1937/49. 2 copies.
CURTIN gives you his Pledge:, c. 1937 (Item 1937/40) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer promising to make Australian people the centre of policies including policies relating to Australian industries. Encourages the public to vote Labor for the House of Representatives.
Federal Election 1937 / Vote LABOR Thus:, c. 1937 (Item 1937/41) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket listing preferential voting for the Senate, including the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane in positions 1, 2 and 3.
The Importance of / The Senate / Vote, c. 1937 (Item 1937/42) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the importance of voting for Labor's senate candidates. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Collings and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
Higher Wages and Shorter Hours/ That is Labor's Record of Achievement, c. 1937 (Item 1937/43) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing Labor's successes in regards to wages and its continued policy towards basic wage increases. Encourages the public to vote for Labor.
HIGH WAGES MEAN / More Jobs, More Spending Power, More Business for Everyone / More Primary PRODUCTS, c. 1937 (Items 1937/44) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer criticising Lyons' basic wage cuts. 2 copies.
The Workers' Art Guild / PRESENTS / A Political Satire, c. 1937 (Item 1937/45) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising the play, "The Lyons Bungles", performed at the Unity Theatre, Perth on Friday, 22nd October, 1937. Also encourages the public to vote for John Curtin.
All that Infringes Democracy Should be Resisted, Says Premier / Reply to Attacks On Parliament, c. 1937 (Item 1937/46) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer stating the Premier's, Mr W. Forgan Smith, response to attacks on parliament. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Collings and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
FOR A BRIGHTER AND BETTER AUSTRALIA / VOTE LABOR!, c. 1937 (Item 1937/47) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting how malnutrition due to low wages affects the population. Encourages the public to vote for S. J. Marner for the Division of Grey. Also lists Labor Senate candidates including, the Hon. John Daly, Edgar Dawes, Albert Hoare, Michael O'Halloran, Frederick ward and Michael Woods.
LABOR WILL DEFEND & DEVELOP AUSTRALIA / 12 Points from Labor's Policy / FOR A BETTER AND BRIGHTER AUSTRALIA, c. 1937 (Items 1937/48) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing 12 Labor policy points. Encourages the public to vote for Kevin McEntee and Leonard Pilton for the House of Representatives. Also lists Labor Senate candidates including, the Hon. John Daly, Edgar Dawes, Albert Hoare, Michael O'Halloran, Frederick Ward and Michael Woods. 2 copies.
The Lyons-Page Tourist Agency for Ministers / Cost £49, 823, c. 1937 (Item 1937/49) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising Lyons policies towards the traffic wall and conference costs. Encourages the public to vote for Labor in the House of Representatives and for Labor candidates Stanley Amour, John Armstrong, Thomas Arthur and William Ashley for the Senate. Flyer on brown paper. For similar copies see item 1937/39.
Federal LABOR Leader JOHN CURTIN Says:, c. 1937 (Item 1937/50) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer summarising main features of Labor's policies. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate. For larger copy see item 1937/19.
Conscription Looms Again, c. 1937 (Item 1937/51) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer criticising the Lyons-Page governments policy towards war including conscription. Encourages the public to vote for Labor in the House of Representatives and to vote for Labor candidates the Hon. John Barnes Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS, 1937, c. 1937 (Item 1937/52) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Labor and therefore support widows pensions, child endowment, hospitals, allowance to miner phthisis sufferers and other social reforms.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / Reasons why Country People must Vote LABOR, c. 1937 (Item 1937/53) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising policies that affect people who live in the country. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane.
100,000 AUSTRALIANS ARE OUT OF WORK, c. 1937 (Item 1937/54) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the unemployment rate under Lyon's assisted migration policy. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate.
WHERE THE PARTIES STAND, c. 1937 (Item 1937/55) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing the positions of Labor, the United Australia Party and the Communists on various issues that relate to war. Encourages the public to vote for Labor to keep Australia out of war.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / THE INTEREST TOLL / What an oppressive burden Interest has become!, c. 1937 (Items 1937/56) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the issue of high interest charges in production, including in wool and wheat markets. Promises to lower interest charges should it win government. Encourages the public to vote for Labor in the House of Representatives and to vote for Labor candidates the Hon. John Marnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate. 2 copies.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / DEFENCE / LABOR'S Defence Platform is Clear-cut and Unequivocal, c. 1937 (Items 1937/57) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer outlining Labor's Defence Platform. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates in the House of Representatives and for Labor candidates the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate. 2 copies.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / Freights on Wool and Wheat / AUSTRALIA TO UNITED KINGDOM, c. 1937 (Items 1937/58) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer criticising high freight charges on Australian products to the United Kingdom. Promises cheaper freight charges both interstate and overseas should they be elected to government. Also encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate. For a smaller copy of this item see item 1937/59. 2 copies.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / Freights on Wool and Wheat / AUSTRALIA TO UNITED KINGDOM, c. 1937 (Item 1937/59) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising high freight charges on Australian products to the United Kingdom. Promises cheaper freight charges both interstate and overseas should they be elected to government. Also encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates the Hon. John Barnes, Donald Cameron and Richard Keane for the Senate. For larger copies of this item see item 1937/58.
THE WAY TO VOTE LABOR / FOR THE SENATE, c. 1937 (Item 1937/60) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer showing how to vote for Labor in the Senate and the House of Representatives in various divisions. The public is encourages to vote for Labor candidates Gordon Brown, Joseph Silver and Benjamin Courtice for the Senate.
Independents, 1937 (File)
Circular / Preliminary Statement by Independent Senate Candidates, c. 1937 (Item 1937/63) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Flyer introducing Independent candidates Frederick James, Ernest Evans and Thomas Dunsford.
Be Independent / Vote Independent, c. 1937 (Item 1937/64) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Independent candidates F. A. James, E. A. Evans and T. H. Dunsford.
United Australia Party, 1937 (File)
RECORDS MADE BY THE LYONS GOVERNMENT, c. 1937 (Item 1937/66) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing the achievements of the Lyon's government. Encourages the public to vote for United Australia Party candidates the Hon. Thomas Brennan, James Guthrie and William Plain for the Senate.
HOW UNEMPLOYMENT HAS / DECREASED / UNDER THE LYONS GOVERNMENT, c. 1937 (Item 1937/67) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting how unemployment has decreased with the Lyon's government.
A RECORD OF SUCCESS UNEQUALLED IN THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA / The Record of the Lyons Government, c. 1937 (Items 1937/68) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the achievements of the Lyons government. Encourages the public to vote for United Australia Party candidates, the Hon. James Brennan, James Guthrie and William Plain. 2 copies.
THREE LABOR MEN MEET, c. 1937 (Item 1937/69) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer contrasting the Australian Labor Party and the United Australia Party. Encourages the public to vote for United Australia Party candidates the Rt Hon. Sir George Pearce, Thomas Marwick and the Hon Patrick Lynch for the Senate.
The Lyons Government Brought Australia from Depression to Prosperity, c. 1937 (Items 1937/70) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the improvements made by the Lyons government. Encourages the public to vote for United Australia Party candidates the Hon. Thomas Brennan, James Guthrie and William Plain for the Senate. 3 copies.
A TIMELY WARNING! / ARE YOU AWARE OF THE SINISTER MOTIVE BEHIND THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE BANKS?, c. 1937 (Item 1937/71) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising the Labor Party and Lang Party's policy towards the nationalisation of Australian banks.
THE SENATE IS THE STATES SAFEGUARD / LABOUR WOULD ABOLISH THE SENATE / KEEP THE SENATE SAFE, c. 1937 (Items 1937/72) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer showing the public how to vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Includes comic titled, "Mr Curtin received an ovation from a crowded audience when he entered the hall with the Leader of the State Opposition (Mr Lang)." 2 copies.
LYONS LEADS THE WAY / MOST SPECTACULAR RECOVERY EVER WITNESSED, c. 1937 (Items 1937/73) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the successful leadership and benefits to the Australian people under a Lyons government. 2 copies.
FOR ABSENT VOTERS ONLY / HOW TO VOTE U.A.P., c. 1937 (Item 1937/74) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for United Australia Party candidates James Arkins, the Hon. David Hall, Charles Hardy and Basil Helmore for the Senate. For similar item see item 1937/75.
FOR ABSENT VOTERS ONLY / HOW TO VOTE U.A.P., c. 1937 (Items 1937/75) - Box 19
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for United Australia Party candidates James Arkins, the Hon. David Hall, Charles Hardy and Basil Helmore for the Senate. For similar item see item 1937/74. 2 copies.