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

Politics & elections, 1929

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Parramatta By-election Three Runners Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 3

Nominations for the Parramatta by-election which has been made necessary by the death of Mr. Bruntnell, Chief Secretary, closed…

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British By-elections Labor Retains Seat LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 3

The Wansbeck by election due to the death of Mr G. H. Warne (Labor) on December 24 last resulted: E. W. Shield (Labor) 20,398; I. N'…

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"Throwing a Scare" Abbott's Dire Election Threat. Does He Mean Hughes? DUBBO

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

Speaking at a meetings of the Gwydir Federal Electorate Council of the Country Party this afternoon, Mr. Abbott, Minister for Home Affairs,…

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Backs Down Federal Parliament to Keep Going Plain Talk to Mr. Bruce CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 2

The Federal Parliament is [?] west the [?]…

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An Election Sequel of the Days of Long Ago. "Thou'rt Nae Good."

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 3

The residents of Lithgow took their politics seriously in the olden days as the following case--which is not devoid of its humorous side-- illustrates…

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Telegrams. Parramatta Election. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

The polling for the [?] by-election is taking [?] to-day. Qu[?] up [?] early hour…

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Successful Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 7

The later results of the Mudgee High School examination held on October 26 adds Thelma Barr, of McDonald's Creek school, to the…

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St. Vincent's Hospital. Queen Competition Candidate

National Advocate · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

A large meeting was held yesterday [?] at St. Vincent's Hospital when further organising arrangements v[?] with the…

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Labor Prospects J. L. Gavin on British Election. London

National Advocate · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

Mr J. L. Garvin writing in the "Observer" announces that in view of the coming general elections he intends to examine the public [?]…

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British Elections Address by Wireless Elaborate Preparations London

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

Elaborate arrangements already in hand will make the forthcoming general election unlike any ever fought before. In England. Oratory and…

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Parliament Resumes Parramatta—Writing on the Wall Railwaymen and 48 Hours SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

After an adjournment of a [?] the State Parliament resumed this [?] Brigadier General Lloyd, the new…

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For the Carillon Candidates Announced A "Miss Bathurst" Competition

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

At a fairly well attended meeting, held at the Town Hall on Monday night, the question of the remainder of the money necessary…

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The Parramatta By-election

Leader · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

The final figures of the voting in the Parramatta by-election, which was caused by the death of the Chief Secretary. Mr. A. Bruntnell, showed a…

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Workers Transport Bill Discussion in Parliament Canberra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 23

The House of Representatives further considered the Transport Workers' Amendment Bill. Mr. Yates. South Australia declared…

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Transport Bill Labor's Strong Opposition Clashes in Federal Parliament Canberra. Wed. Night

National Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 2

Labor's light against the Bill to amend the Transport Workers Act promisee to be a long and bitter one. The Bill was considered in…

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P.p. Board. Mendooran Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 3

According to reports several landowners contemplates contesting the seat on the Coonabarabran P.P. Board, rendered vacant by the death…

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Parliament House Clock. Who Tampered With it? CANBERRA

Leader · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

Just before 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon the clock in the House of Representatives chamber stopped and [?] noticed this fact, Mr…

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British Elections Mr. Baldwin Opens Campaign A Dismal Prophecy LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

Using the latest electioneering broadcast device, whereby his speech was heard in nine halls in various towns, in Lancashire and…

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N.Z. Candidates for Sydney Wellington (N.z)

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

F. D. Jones left for Sydney to-day with Limerick, Paquito and Catkin J. McCoombe took Crown Area and Moorgass and R. S…

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Three Orange Cup Candidates Win

Leader · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 1

Three or the homes entered for the Orange Cup, next Saturday, won at Hawkesbury. this afternoon, viz., Trishna, Spaghetti and Bavacre…

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