State Elections Polling Day Campaign
Campaign details indicate polling day set for May 11 with notices about election procedures. Information focuses on voter access and candidate engagement during the statewide race.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
6
Campaign details indicate polling day set for May 11 with notices about election procedures. Information focuses on voter access and candidate engagement during the statewide race.
Federal Member for Herbert Mr George W Martens expressed quiet optimism about Labor gaining additional seats in the state elections. He told a Fost representative yesterday that he would assist Labor candidates in northern constituencies before moving to Kenny Bowen and Micani fields at the end of the week.
Aloomira meeting cancelled as Minister Joe Warky cancels the scheduling due to allocation delays. Visit planned for the town later, with local officials noting the change.
The Atherton audience endorsed CP N tandulaye for Conk electorate amid lively debate. Speakers critiqued Labor policy on tobacco, banking, and government aid, urging redistribution through a Douglas Credit style plan and stronger regional representation.
Innisfail hosted a large orderly gathering with Mr KH Sherrington, the Herbert electorate candidate, addressing supporters. Chairman W W McKinnon presided as Sherrington condemned opponents, touted bank and tax policy contrasts, and criticized previous administrations while promoting health, land, and labor union concerns amid heated audience reactions.
Sir JL Claytun, candidate for the Douglas Credit Party, addressed the electors at Edge Hill last night. He outlined the party platform, arguing the need to advance proposals and tactics used by others to address present conditions. He warned that rising machine efficiency increases output but reduces human labor demand.
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A deputation pressed Mr A E Moore MLN on local option polls and the Liquor Act. The Opposition would not delay polls further or alter existing law, and would push holding polls in abeyance with current provisions. Moore noted revised electoral boundaries may be needed after recent judgments.
In Brisbane at the Tiestone Stadium on April 24, Rocky Fitton defeated Leo Demetral after Demetral sustained ribs broken in a sixth round flurry. The bout ended with Demetral unable to continue and Treated as the winner.
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