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

Politics & elections, 1927

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Proportional Representation Petition to Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday the leader of the Country party presented a petition signed by the president and secretary of…

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No Promise of Election Mr. Lang's Amazing Statement His Majority Now Sure SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Lang declared that he had not given any promise of an election. When asked by Mr. Bavin as to…

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Dalley By-election Fixed for February 26 SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 6

Mr. E. G. Therefore, ex-premier of Queensland, will face the electors of Dalley on February 26. it has, now been announced that…

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Scene in Parliament Mr. Arkins, M.L.A., Removed SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 6

There was a scene in the. Legislative Assembly this morning when Mr.Arkins. M.L.A.. was named by the Speaker for alleged disorderly…

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Motorists at the Parliament Opening

The Yass Courier · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 4

One of the most interesting features of the prospective heavy traffic to Canberra in May next, says the N.R.M.A. touring department, is…

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VANDALISM At Federal Parliament House

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 5

Owing to minor instances of vandalism and in view of the valuable furnishings which are about to be installed the Federal Capital…

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Parliament Members' Questions Per Capita Grants SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 2

In the Legisalative Assembly to-day Mr. Ness drew attention to a press report concerning a drug addict who was arrested in the city yesterday…

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China King's Grave Anxiety Speech to Parliament LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

King George, opening Parliament to-day, said "the continuation of the civil war in China against foreigners and particularly against Britons, and…

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Real Canberra Seen From Roof Top View From Parliament House

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 3

"Anyone who goes away and declares that Canberra is a wilderness, must have defective vision." It was while standing on the roof of Federal…

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British Parliament Elaborate Opening Ceremony Debate on China London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

There was elaborate ceremonial and a picturesque procession for the State opening of the Parliament to-day. His Majesty the King read with a…

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State Parliament Questions and Answers Liquor Bill Again? SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly today the Chief Secretary, Mr. Lazzarini, said that last year there were 19.329 convictions recorded against…

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Hospital Election Mr. C. Waugh Tops the Poll

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

By polling 555 votes, out of 566 received by the scrutineers, Mr. Charles Waugh topped the poll in the election of the Board of Management of the…

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State Parliament Answers to Questions SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly. the Premier, Mr. Lang, stated that the Federal Government was opposed to the transfer of Victoria…

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State Parliament Boys and Unions Mr. Bruxner's Question SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this morning the Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr. Baddeley, replying to Mr. Bruxner (C.P.) said he did not…

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Opening of Parliament Trains for State Members SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

Two special trains of sleeping carriages have been set apart to convey members of the State Parliament and their wives to Canberra for the…

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State Parliament Questions by Members Dr. Arthur Snubbed SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Dr. Arthur asked whether, an amendment could not be made in the Widows' Pensions Act, so as to provide…

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Servian Parliament London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

A Belgrade message states that unprecedented tumult, which caused peremptory suspension of the sitting occurred in parliament of the sitting…

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Line to the Sea Moss Vale—port Kembla Parliament Approves

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday the Moss Vale— Port Kembla Railway Ratification Act was passed by Parliament. Agitation for the construction of…

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Dalley By-election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 8

A by-election of a member of the House of Representatives, in the place of Mr. W. G. Mahony, resigned, will be held in the Division of Dalley…

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Dally Election

The Yass Courier · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

Mr Theodora is certain to win the by-election for Dally. When counting finished on Saturday night, the Chief Electoral Officer, Mr All[?]rs,…

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