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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Municipal Election. Mr, Norris Elected

The Yass Courier · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 3

The election of sin alderman to fill the extraordinary vacancy in Yass Municipal Council caused by the death of Alderman Lean was held on…

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Farmers and Settlers' No Union with Nationalists Preparing for Next Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 5

The Farmers and Settlers' Association, which has been fighting the battle of the man on the land for a generation, concluded…

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Federal Elections Werriwa Electorate

The Burrowa News · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 3

The Commonwealth Electoral Officer invites special attention to the provisions of Section 164 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act, which…

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Death of Mr. C. A. LEE 33 Years in Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 7

Tenterfield, Tuesday.—Mr. Chas. Alfred Lee, ex-M.L.A. and Minister for Works in a former State Parliament, died at his home yesterday at…

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Polling Day Hotels not to Close

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 25 August 1926 · page 5

Asked whether promises licensed under the Liquor Act will be required to close on the day on which the Federal Referendum is taken, the…

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Polling Places

The Yass Courier · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 4

Attention is directed to the advertisement in another column setting out the polling places and booths at which the Referendum Poll will be taken on…

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The Referendums Lang's Speech in Opposition "Taking Power from Parliament"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 2

At the Lyric Theatre, Goulburn, last night, the Premier (Mr. Lang) delivered a speech in opposition to the Federal Government's proposed amendments to the Constitution. "The issues involved in the Bruce…

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The Crisis an Early Election? Premier Nearly Deposed Revolt of Labour Caucus

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 15 September 1926 · page 2

The dramatic announcement on Tuesday morning by Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands that he had resigned his Portfolio in…

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Canadian Elections Protectionists Routed OTTOWA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 4

The Liberal Party, under Mr. Mackenzie, King, which was responsible, for the reciprocal trade arrangement between Australia and Canada, has…

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Stormy Scene When Parliament Opened Scramble for Kay's Seat SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 September 1926 · page 2

As soon as the Legislative Assembly met at noon to-day Mr. Meatheringham, an independent candidate for North Sydney at the last State…

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The Turf Good Racing at Hawkesbury Spring Candidates in Action

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 27 September 1926 · page 6

At Hawkesbury on Saturday, many favourites for big events to come, were given their final run. One of the most outstanding wins…

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Election of Mayors Goulburn Motion at L.G. Conference

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 27 September 1926 · page 3

Goulburn City Council is in favour of Mayors being elected by a popular vote of the people and not by the aldermen, as at present…

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Pitt’s Dying Speech in Parliament

The Yass Courier · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 4

On Tuesday, April 7, 1778, Charles Lennox, the third duke of Richmond, a distinguished member of various ministries, moved an address to…

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Goulburn Druids' Election of Officers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 4 October 1926 · page 2

At last night's meeting of Iceni Lodge, U.A.O.D., the yearly elections were held when the following officers were appointed for the…

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Adult Franchise for Council Elections Local Government Conference

The Burrowa News · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 8

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. Fitzgerald, addressing the Local Government Conference last week, announced that the…

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Candidates Confirmed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 8

During the month of September. 205 candidates were confirmed in the Church of England, Goulburn…

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Mr. Tully's Statements Questions in Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Hill asked the Chief Secretary if he had seen a report of a statement by Mr. Tully, M.L.A., at…

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Mr. Bavin's Warning "Get Ready for Election"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A warning that an election might come at any time was uttered by Mr. T. R. Bavin, leader of the opposition, at a meeting…

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In Parliament. Government Architect’s Staff

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 October 1926 · page 5

The following question was asked in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, 21st October, 1926, by Mr.J. M. Tally, M.L.A. :—…

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Prohibition Alliance Preparing for Next Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 October 1926 · page 2

The State conference of the New South Wales Prohibition Alliance has resolved to mobilise its forces for the next election…

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