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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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In Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 19

Extract from "Hansard" dated 26th September, 1928. PORT KEMBLA POWER HOUSE DISMISSALS…

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Mt. Kembla Lodge. Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 13

The following officers have been elected for this quarter:—President, W. P. Thompson; Secretary, Wm. J. Penrose; Treasurer, A. J. Hunt;…

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Corrimal Miners Lodge Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 5

At the meeting of Corrimal miners' Lodge the following officers were elected for the enduing quarter:—President, J. W. Crowther: Secretary, T…

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The Federal Election. A.l.p. Activities

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 4

The Werriwa Labour Campaign Committee held its third meeting on Saturday, Sept. 29th, in Miners' Hall. The delegates present were, from…

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Election of Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 6

The "following officers were elected for, next annual conference:— President. Mr. A. C. Brown; Vice-presidents, Messrs. C. E. Prell and R…

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Federal Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 3

Mr. J. A. Perkins, M.H.R., the Nationalist member for the Eden-Mosaro electorate, has been making a flying tour of this part of his…

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Speech in Parliament on Coal Agreement

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 24

Mr DAVIES (Wollongong): I want [?] deal with this question in a purely [?] on-party spirit. I propose to give my [?]sons for being against the…

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Shire and Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 14

A Correspondent writes:—The triennial election of aldermen and council-lors will take place on December 1st. So far as the Wollongong aldermen are…

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Municipal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 13

The Triennial election of aldermen and councillors for both municipalities and shires will be held on Saturday, 1st December next, when not only property…

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In Parliament. Milk Supply

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 14

Mr. Davies: Is the Minister for Health correctly reported as having warned the producers that if they are to get a better price for their milk…

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Speech in Parliament. on Coal Agreement. Mr. Davies' Speech. (Continued from Last Issue). Will the Reduced Price Be Passed On?

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 4

Now with regard to the promise that the saving effected by the reduced price of coal will be passed on. I want to know whether the Government can…

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Questions for Candidates. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 10

Sir,—The writs are out for the Federal elections and certain very persistent gentlemen and their friends want our votes. may I suggest that it is a…

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North Iliawarra Council. Forthcoming Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 15

At the forthcoming elections for the Municipality of North Illawarra, the residents of Corrimal are fully determined to have more than their…

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Federal Election. Senator Abbott at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 19

Senator P. P. Abbott, the Country Party candidate for the Senate, addressed a meeting at the Monument, Wollongong, on Wednesday night…

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Two National Senate Candidates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 October 1928 · page 19

SENATOR HON. JOSIAH THOMAS. MR. R. B. ORCHARD, C.B.E…

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Wollongong Company. Discussed in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 15

Dawson's Wollongong Homes Ltd. started its career with the unusual distinction of being the subject of a debate in the State Parliament…

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Wollongong Company Discussed in Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 11

Dawson's Wollongong Homes Ltd. started its career with the unusual distinction of being the subject of a debate in the State Parliament…

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Bulli Shire Election

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 12

Saturday, 1st December, 1928, is advertised in this issue as the date of election of Councillors—three for each of the three Ridings. Nominations of…

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Municipal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 9

Mr. R. B. Bell (Town Clerk) was appointed Returning Officer for the forthcoming Municipal elections. The following centres were chosen as…

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Federal Elections Labor Campaign

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 4

Mr. H. P. Lazzarini, M.H.R., for Werriwa, opened the campangn in the Labor interest at the Monument, Crown street, Wollongong, on Friday…

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