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

Politics & elections, 1928

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Parliament's Way

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 4

People who take the business of Parliament seriously will sympathise with the attitude of Mr. E. L. Sanders, the rebellious Nationalist…

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Tennis Association Election of Sub-Committees

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 6

The recently elected council of the Goulburn Tennis Association met for the first time last night. The president (Mr. E. A. Betts) was in the…

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Presidential Election Republicans Choose Hoover Kansas City (U.s.a.), Tues

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 2

At the opening session of the Republican National Convention it was indicated that Mr. Hoover would secure the Presidential nomination in…

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Election Scandal £8000 Bribe Alleged Mr. Lambert Repeats Charges SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 4

When the Royal Commission (Judge Scholes) resumed the investigation into the charges of political corruption yesterday Mr…

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Signed Articles New Election Regulations

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 7

The Federal Electoral. Amending Bill passed by the House of Representatives recently contained a provision abolishing a signing of leading…

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The Martin Election Mr. Lang’s Views

The Yass Courier · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 1

Mr Lang said on Tuesday that the Martin election was a severe set-back to Nationalism in one of its own strongholds, and a clear demonstration…

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From the Capital a Busy Parliament Arbitration Bill Gobs Through Finance And Other Matters CANBERRA, June 15

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 8

This has been a clearing up week in the Federal Parliament, and both Houses have now adjourned over the winter months. It has been…

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Newcastle Elections Party Fight Anticipated NEWCASTLE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

It is probable that the next municipal elections in Newcastle and its suburbs will be fought on party lines. Local Labour leagues have for some…

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Next Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 2

It is possible that at the next Federal elections the people may be asked to consider some questions of real importance. Since the historic…

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Police Sensation Candidate Gets Exam. Papers SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 2

The holding up at the police depot of the examinations for promotion owing to one of the candidates having obtained a question paper and worked…

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Review of the Session Federal Parliament Financial Agreement and Arbitration Bill Mr. Bruce's Unassailable Position ' CANBERRA, June 20

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 6

With the passing of the Arbitration. Bill, it can be said that the Bruce- Page Government has put upon the Statute-bock all the important…

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Some Election Stories

The Yass Courier · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 3

The heckler appears at your meeting, primed to the larynx with puzzling questions, or with interruptions of a more or less brainy…

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Mechanics' Institute Re-Election of Officers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

As not more than the required number have been nominated for the various offices at the Goulburn Mechanics' Institute, a ballot will be dispensed…

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INFORMAL! A. P and H. BALLOT New Election Necessary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 2

Owing to a misunderstanding regarding the closing of the ballot the election of the committee of the A. P. and H. Society held…

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Informal! Goulburn A., P. & H. Society Ballot Election Declared Invalid

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of the Goulburn A., P. and H. Society held on Wednesday afternoon last the President (Mr. C. E. Prell) surprised…

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Christian Brothers College. Election of Officers in Our Lady's Sodality

The Young Chronicle · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

Great interest was in evidence at the recent annual election of office hearers for the Sodality of Our Lady. The Sodalist using the system of…

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Pre-elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

The suggestion has been put forward that the practice of holding preselections to decide who shall represent a party at a State election shall…

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P.R. FOR L.G. ELECTIONS. (To the Editor)

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 4

Sir,--Why not have Proportional Representation for Local Government elections? There is some political agitation against the wider franchise…

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Healing the Breach Re-awakening of Young Labor League. Mr. Mick Maker New President. Mr. A. J. Cannon Recommended As Election Speaker

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 1

A large and most enthusiastic meeting of the Young branch of the A.L.P. was held in the P. and A. Hall on Saturday night. The women were…

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Federal Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 2

Further evidence of the Federal elections being held this year is afforded by the fact that the Minster for Home and Territories, Sir Neville…

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