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

Politics & elections, 1927

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Bombshell Lang Turns Colleagues Out Will Form New Cabinet Governor Insists on Early Elections SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 6

The Premier, Mr. Lang, has brought the political crisis to head by tendering his resignation and that of his Cabinet. This action came as a bombshell to his colleagues, who were given no inkling of what was about to happen…

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Election Welcomed Nationalist Leader Pleased

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 6

The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin), when interviewed yesterday, made the following statement:— "I think the whole community will…

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Municipal Election. Mr. J. O’Brien Elected

The Yass Courier · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 2

A Municipal by-election was held on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr E. Howard. There were three candidates, Messrs Hodge,…

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Election Upset Unfair Tactics Employed ADELAIDE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 1 June 1927 · page 6

The Court of Disputed Returns to-day declared void the election of Mr. T.T. Thompson, Independent Labour candidate for Port Adelaide district…

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Treble Appointed New Executive Meets Elections on August 27 SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 1 June 1927 · page 4

Mr. Treble has been appointed Commissioner of Child Endowment The Executive Council meeting at which the Governor (Sir…

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Elections in October?

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 1 June 1927 · page 2

This morning Mr. tully was even more dubious about the prospects of the elections bang held by August. He said he had conferred with the…

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Elections Sept. 24 Tentative Arrangement Ministerial Policy Proposals SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 2

The date the State. general elections has been tentatively fixed for September 24. However, the Premier it is understood has promised the…

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Irish Elections Government's 45 Seats LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 4

The final returns in the Irish Free State elections are:—Government 45, de Valeraites 44, Labourites 22, Independents 12 Farmers 11, National…

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National Party Goulburn Branch Meets Election of Office Bearers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 3

There was a reawakening interest in Nationalist circles on Friday night When the Goulburn branch of the National Party held its annual…

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Householders Have Vote Where Polling Booths Will Be

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 June 1927 · page 6

Not only ratepayers, but all persons whose names are on the municipal roll such as tenants and ratepaying lessees are entitled to vote at the…

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Parliament Prorogued Work on Rolls

The Burrowa News · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 5

The Executive Council, presided over by the Governor (Sir Dudley de Chair) yesterday decided to prorogue the State Parliament on July 12…

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State Elections Mr. Jack Garry Solid Support at Yass

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 7

One of the largest meetings held in Yass of Nationalist and Country Pary supporters, on Saturday last unanimously…

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Elections October 15 Probable Date

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 6 July 1927 · page 4

Although the election date has not been definitely fixed, in well-informed circles the opinion is expressed that polling day will be on October 15…

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Early Election Mr. Lang Determined No Extra Country Seats SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 2

There will be no fresh redistribution of seats before the coming election, said the Premier, Mr. Lang, last…

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Elections October 15 Probable Date

Taralga Echo · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

Although the election date has not been definitely fixed, in well-informed circles the opinion is expressed that polling day will be on October 15…

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Election Day Announcement Next Week SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 4

Not much reliance is placed in a rumour in political circles to-day to the effect that Mr. Lang had been urged by his colleagues to delay the date of…

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National Candidate for Albury

The Yass Courier · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 2

The ‘Tumbarumba Star’ says :—A well attended meeting of members of the Nationalist Association was held in the School of Arts, Tumbarumba. on…

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Election Tactics Methods in Roumania VIENNA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 4

Extraordinary methods are being employed in the Ronmanian general election to ensure the election of M. Bratiano's party, according to reports from…

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State Elections. Single Seats Simplify Voting

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 2

To many voters the change over to single-seat electorates looks like introducing fresh complexities into a system…

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Labour Party Election Nominations Opponent for Mr. Lang SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 3

Nominations closed yesterday for candidates who are desirous of contesting the elections in the labour interests. The nominations were…

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