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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Elections and Referendum Polling Day, Saturday, November 17. Voting Is Compulsory. Hints to Electors of Cowper

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

(1) Electors must, record their votes, as voting is compulsory. (2) Record your vote, if possible, at the nearest polling booth to your…

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Federal Elections the Referendum Explained What "Yes" Vote Will Do. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 1

"Few people understand what the referendum to be decided on November 17 is all about," states the weekly bulletin of the Federal Parliamentary Country…

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Sex Offences Questions in Parliament Bill Being Drafted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 5

Replying to Mr. R. L. Sanders (Nat.) in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Premier, Mr. Bavin, said a Bill is at present being drafted for the purpose of…

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Federal Election Minister For Works Speech Aid to Roads Policy Government's Achievements. Corop (Vie.)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 3

Mr. W. C. Hill, M.H.R., Minister of State for Works and Railways, delivered his election address last night before a large audience…

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Banana Plants Brought From Diseased Area Reference in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Budd (C.P.), asked the Minister for Agriculture whether his attention had been drawn to statements that banana…

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Closing Scenes Queensland Parliament Premier Hopes All Members Are Re-elected. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 5

To-day was the end of the 1928 session of the State Parliament and the House rose until November 20. In moving the adjournment of the…

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Federal Elections

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 4

Mr. Cook. C.P. member for Indi (Vic), and holder of a safe seat, failed to nominate in time on Friday, and the Labor man was declared, elected…

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Burnett By-election. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 5

The Burnett by-eleetion count was completed to-day, Mr. Boyd (Nat.) having a majority of 1098 over Mr. Martin (Lab.). The totals were: Boyd 3531, Martin 2433,…

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Federal Elections State Members to Participate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 4

The State Parliament, will rise on November 8 until November 20, to enable members to participate in the Federal election campaign…

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Federal Elections Dr. Page for Cowper Meeting of Electorate Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 4

Dr. Earle Page, Federal Treasurer and member for Cowper, will accompany the British Economics Mission-- "The Big Four"--on their way to…

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Federal Elections and Referendum Polling Day Saturday, November 17. Voting Is Compulsory

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

Hints to Electors of Cowper. (1) Electors must record their votes, as voting is compulsory. (2) Record your vote, if possible,…

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Harwood Shire Council Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

The Returning Officer (Mr. W. E. Coles) announces that the triennial election of two councillors each for A, B and C ridings of the Harwood Shire will take place…

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U.S. PRESIDENCY 'Distinct Popular Drift' Towards Democratic Candidate Wooing the Farmers. New York

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 5

Indications that the Republicans have suddenly become frightened of the distinct popular drift towards All Smith, the Democratic candidate, are seen to-day in…

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Federal Elections Senator Abbott Meeting at Grafton To-day

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

Senator P. P. Abbott will address a public meeting at the Lion Hotel corner between 1.30 and 2 p.m. to-day. He is one of the three Government candidates for…

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Labor Candidates British Civic Elections Keen Contest Expected. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 5

Labor will make a bid fer power in the British municipal elections, which will take place on Thursday in 28 London boroughs and 338 county and…

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Army of Candidates for Civic Elections in December. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 5

It is expected that nearly 7500 candidates will seek civic honors on December 1, when the triennial elections will be held throughout New South Wales…

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Federal Election Senate Campaign COL P. P. Abbott in Grafton Midday Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 3

Yesterday, at 1.30, Senator Colonel P. P. Abbott, who is a candidate in the Country party interests for re-election to the Senate, spoke for half an hour at the…

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Victoria Railways Institute Election Declared Null and Void

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 6

A ballot recently held for electing 17 members of the council of the Victorian Railways Institute was suddenly declared null, and void last week, three days…

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Yamba Candidate for Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 6

Under the auspices of the Yamba Town Improvement Association a public meeting was held in the School of Arts on Thursday evening last for the dual…

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Labor Gain British By-election. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 5

The Ashton by-election resulted:--Albert Bellamy (Lab.), 9567; Gordon Touche (Con.), 7161; Greenwood (Lib.), 6874. The seat was formerly held by Mr. C…

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