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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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"Queen of the Day" Position of District Candidates

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

Following are the positions of the candidates in the Macleay District "Queen of the Day" contest, as disclosed by the flags on the semaphore…

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Carnival Arranged on Behalf of Business Candidate

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 10

A large an enthusiastic meeting was held at Griffin's refreshment rooms last night by the committee and supporters of the Business Candidate (Miss…

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Federal Elections. Party Agreement for Co-operation

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 3

An important statement was issued on Saturday by the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) and Dr. Earle Page, the former acting in his capacity as leader…

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Business Candidate Carnival

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

To aid the funds in support of the candidature of Miss Isobel McKey (Business in the "Queen of the Day" contest, Mr. P. R. Griffin, backed by…

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Federal Elections Pact Widened Scope of Application

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

Under the agreement reached between the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), as leader of the Federal Nationalist Party, and the Federal Treasurer (Dr…

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"Business Candidate" Pictures

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

Those in search of a capital night's entertainment should not miss the picture show and concert which will be staffed at the Victoria Theatre on…

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Graziers Approve Election Pact

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 3

The President of the Graziers' Association (Sir Graham Waddell), referring to the joint statement issued by Mr. Bruce and Dr. Earle Page,…

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Federal Elections Party Agreement for Co-operation

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 4

An important statement was issued on Saturday by the prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) and Dr. Page the former acting in, his capacity as leader…

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Business Candidate's Carnival

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

All arrangements are now complete for the grand carnival to open the to-night on the Council's now park lands at Kempsey, adjacent to the…

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Aquatic Carnival and Sports. Successful Effort in Support of Business Candidate

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 3

The park lands at the western approach to the Kempsey traffic bridge presented an animated appearance on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon…

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State Parliament Prorogued

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 6

The State Parliament has been further prorogued from February 27th to March 28th, and it is expected that the next session will not commence…

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Gymkhana and Fancy Fair. in Aid of Hospital Candidate

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 3

After two postponements, fine but threatening weather greeted the opening of the motor gymkhana and fancy fair held on the Kempsey Park on…

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Queen Candidates' Positions

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

As a result of recent efforts on behalf of the Business candidate (Miss Isobel McKey) in the "Queen of the Day" competition, the positions of the…

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Federal Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 12

In the course of an address at the annual meeting of Bathurst branch of the Nationalist Association, Mr. Manning, M.H.R., forecasted that the…

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Macleay Hospital. Election of Officers

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

After the declaration of the poll at the adjourned annual meeting of the Macleay District Hospital meeting on Friday last, the business of electing…

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Meeting of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Ministers and members are re-assembling at Canberra for resumption of the session of the Federal Parliament. A number of meetings are being held…

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Preparing for the Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

A number of items have appeared in the press recently indicating opposition to the election arrangements suggested by Mr. Bruce and Dr. Page for…

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A Chicago Election. "Big Bill's" Plan

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

"Big Bill" Thompson is the American who has been the subject of cablegrams in Sydney newspapers, owing to his anti-King George…

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"Business" Candidate's Committee. Decides on Closure

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of supporters of the "Business" candidate (Miss Isobel McKey) was held at Griffin's Cafe on Friday evening last, Mr. A. C…

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Labor Fears. for Federal Elections. A.w.u. Statement

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 6

"Unless unity is brought about, Laborites may as well regard the next Federal elections with dismay," says a statement issued by the Australian…

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