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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

632 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 32

Martin By-election Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to day Sir Lyttleton Groome, Speakers announced that the Martin by-election made necessary by the death of Mr…

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Liverpool Plains Polling Place

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 22

Burra Bee Dee has been gazetted as a public polling place for [?] pool plains Electorate…

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Drunken Motorist Question in Parliament SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. M. Burks asked the Minister for Justice whether he bad seen a report that a motor driver who had…

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In Parliament New Housing Bill No Abolition of Late Shopping Night SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 2

In reply to Mr. Murray, the acting Premier said that the Bill to allow the Government Savings Bank to advance up to 90 per cent, for home…

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Dates Announced Martin By-election. Fixed for June 15

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 31

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 15, the Speaker (Sir Littleton Groom) announced the details of the by-election for Martin,…

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Dubbo P.P. Board Election of Chairman. the Grasshopper Menace

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 26

The first meeting of the newly elected P.P. Board, Dubbo, was held last week, when a good deal of business was transacted…

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Mr. Bruce Again How Parliament was Misled. Rebuff by Sir Adrian Knox SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

It is stated that Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, did not consult Sir Adran Knox, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, before the…

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State Parliament Liquor Tax Bill Passed Assembly Mr.Lang's Strong Attack Upper House and Referendum SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Davidson moved the suspension of the standing orders in order to discuss his motion that the…

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To Cover Sex Centuries. Parliament’s Members’ List. LONDON

Leader · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

A memorial is in be presented to the Prime Minister, asking him to appoint a committee to consider the editing and publication of a full list…

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U.S.A. PRESIDENCY Governor Smith Leads as Democratic Candidate PORTLAND

National Advocate · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

Governor Smith had a substantial lead over opponents int eh first returns for the Oregon Primary elections. It is predicted he will gain…

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One Killed Exciting German Elections BERLIN

National Advocate · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 2

One was killed and numerous injured as a result of a fight at a National Socialists meeting in which stones, sticks and beer mugs were…

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State Parliament Cabinet and Prohibition Increased Railway and Tramway Fares Mr. Lang's Protest SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly today Mr. Main asked the Acting Premier whether his attention had been drawn to the report of a speech…

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Governor Smith Questions in Parliament Full Particulars Demanded. Messrs Kelly and Mutch Active Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Mutch aked Mr. Lee Miniter for Justice, whether he would lay on the table of the House all…

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State Parliament Starting Price Betting Trouble Looming for Nationalists Presbyterian Minister and School Teacher Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 2

That the question of prohibiting the Publication of Starting price odds either before or after races, Its under consideration by the…

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Mudgee P.P. Board Election Ok Chairman. Dir. J. R. Atkinson's Eleventh Term. Rabbit Inspector Dispensed With

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 16

The first Meeting of the newly-elected. Mudgee pastures. Protection Board was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday last, when Dir. J. R…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Questions Unemployed and Governor SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to night the Assistant Treasurer, in answer to Mr. Ross, said that the question of amending the Income Tax Act to…

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Questions in Parliament Motor Cars and Tin Hares Railway Officers and Free Liquor SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Lang, Leader of the Opposition, inquired of Mr. Buttenshaw if his attention had been drawn to the…

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State Parliament Marketing Bill Goes Through Committee Guillotine Applied Messrs. Lang and Stevens Clash SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

The debate on the Marketing of Primary Products Amendment Bill was resumed in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon. Many mem…

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Martin Seat Nationalists at Loggerheads Two Candidates Possible SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 7

It is possible that two Nationalist and Mr. W. A. Holman K.C. —will candidates,—Mr. Graham Pratten receive endorsement for the Martin…

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On. Candidate Killed Accident at Moonee Valley. MELBOURNE

Leader · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 1

[?] a candidate for the Grant! National Hurdle race, was killed In the Federal Hurdle race, at Moon[?] Valley. to-day. After a fall over a…

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