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

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Elections Defence of Nationalism Address by Senator Massey Greene

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

Speaking in support of the Nationalist candidate for the Werriwa division in the House of Representatives…

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The Elections Hints for Postal Voters

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 3

Electors who are entitled to vote by post are reminded that they should make their applications on the required forms The application for the…

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State Politics Ministry's Difficulties The Week in Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 5

Although a proposal that Parliament should fix the basic wage had been decisively defeated the week before, Mr. Stuart Robertson is nothing if not…

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Speaks on Behalf of Mr J. J. Garry HON. R. B. Orchard, Senate Candidate, at Young. Replies to Mr. Theodore. Labor's Threat to White Australia

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 2

The Hon. R. B. Orchard, candidate for the Senate, addressed a small gathering in the open air last night, on behalf of Mr. J. J. Garry…

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Polling Day Information for Electors

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 1

Polling Day for the Commonwealth Elections is on Saturday, November 17, and the polling booths will be open from 8 o'clock in the morning…

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To-day's Cables Bitter Fight Presidential Election Religious Issue Predominates New York

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 2

In his next four and final speeches in his campaign for the Presidency, Governor Al Smith will concentrate on the religious issue Smith's…

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Items of Interest Municipal Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 2

On. Saturday, December 1, the Goulburn City Council election will be held when the council for the ensuing three years, will be elected…

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National Party Leader and Senate Candidates

The Yass Courier · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 5

Still in the prime of life, Mr. R. B. Orchard brings to his candidature for the Senate a wealth of experience in both business and politics. He was born in…

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Murrungal Shire Council Triennial Election of Councillors

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and the Ordinances thereunder that there being…

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Federal Elections

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 5

The Nationalist candidate for Werriwa, Mr. H. G. Ogilvie, arrived in Burrowa on Saturday at mid-day and…

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Federal Elections Mr. Ogilvie at Rye Park

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 9

The National candidate addressed a large meeting at Rye Park at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. Douglas was in the chair. The chairman…

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Federal Elections Mr. Ogilvie at Goulburn Woollen Mills

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 9

The Nationalist Candidate addressed a meeting at the Goulburn Woollen Mills, during lunch-hour on Thursday. He pointed out the great…

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Federal Elections Review of Previous Figures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

In view of the forthcoming elections a review of the figures showing how doctors in the Werriwa division cast their votes at the last Federal…

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Obstetric Nurses Candidates for Training

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

When it is remembered that it is only since the Crimean War under the "Lady of the Lamp," that women were trained for the humane and skilful…

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Mulwaree Shire Triennial Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 1

The nomination of candidates for the election of councillors for the Mulwaree Shire was declared at 12 noon on Friday by returning officer…

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Federal Elections Eden-Monaro Campaign QUEANBEYAN

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 4

On Wednesday last Mr. W. H. Woods, addressed meetings in support of Mr. J. A. Perkins, M.P., the Nationalist candidate for…

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Country Party Candidate for the Senate

The Yass Courier · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 5

Senator Brigadier-General Abbott represented New England Electorate in the Federal Parliament for three parliaments, 1913 to 1919. Elected to the…

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Interest in the Election

The Yass Courier · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 5

Although election matters are quiet i[?] the South, It is not so elsewhere. Deep interest is being shown in it in Victoria and…

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State Politics the Week in Parliament Debates on Taxation Bill

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 2

On Tuesday Mr. Stuart Robertson's Saturday Half Holiday Bill occupied the time devoted to private members' business. Mr…

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Mob Rule Senate Candidate's Views

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 1

When the Hon. R. B. Orchard, O.B.E., who is standing for election in N.S.W. to the senate, rose to speak at the Goulburn Town Hall on…

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