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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Parliament

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 5

CABINET decided on Tuesday. to convene a short session of Parliament in April to deal with financial problems. A general session will commence…

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"Queen of the Day." South Grafton Candidate Wins Cowper Contest

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 5

Miss Dorrie Watkins, the South Grafton candidate, was on Monday night declared winner of the Grafton subdivisional Hospital Queen…

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Polling Place at Forbesdale

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 3

Hon. Walter Bennett, M.L.A. is in receipt of the following communication from the Chief Electoral Officer:— With further reference to your…

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P. Union Annual Meeting. Continued. Election of Officers

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 4

The election of officers then took place, with the following results:—President.—Mr. A. E. Rose. In nominating Mr. Rose, Mr. A. D…

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Election Arrangement Adopted

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

In adopting the agreement suggested by Mr. Bruce and Dr. Page for the conduct of the next Federal election, the Country Party Association…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 5

The Roll of Persons entitled to vote at the Election of Directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures Protection District of Port…

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Early Reassembling of Parliament

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 1

The 17th proximo has been announced as the date on which Parliament proposes to meet for a brief session, with the view of clearing up…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 4

The House of Representatives and the Senate adjourned yesterday. The former chamber is not likely to resume until April 26, and tho Senate on…

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Armidale Pastures Protection Board. Election of Directors

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

It is hereby notified that the undermentioned candidates have been duly nominated for election as directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the…

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Lively Election

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

Blood flowed as Chicago battled its way to the presidential primary polls on Tuesday Shooting started before dawn, and…

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Opening of Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 2

The State Parliament will be opened at midday to-day by Commission. The principal subject for consideration is the Budget speech, which will…

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Parliament

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

The State Parliament commenced its second session on Tuesday. Mr. Bavin is ill, and Mr. Buttenshaw is Acting-Premier…

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Current Topics Coming Federal Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. A. C. Marshall, of Ravensworth, has been nominated as a candidate for Robertson, Mr. S. L. Gardner's seat, whose nomination was…

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Federal Labor Surprise. I Election of Leader

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 10

Mr. Scullin, formerly leader of the Federal Labor Party, and member for Yarra, was on Thursday elected to succeed Mr. Chariton as leader…

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Selection of National Candidate for Robertson

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

Two candidates are in the field for the National selection to contest the Robertson seat. These are:—Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.P., Aberdeen; Mr. A…

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Shire Elections

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 6

It appears at the moment that the universal suffrage provision in the new Municipal and Shires Act will be retained, though…

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Sober Parliament

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 4

AT a civic reception at the Grafton Town Hall on Saturday, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bruntnell) said that do Cabinet had ever tackled the problems of the country as…

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Local Government Elections. December 1st NEXT

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

Shire and municipal elections will be held on December 1, 1928. In connection with the forthcoming local Government elections aud the adult…

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Local Government Elections. Fixed for December 1st

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 3

The shire and municipal elections will take place on Saturday, December 1st next on the new adult franchise basis, the State Government having finally…

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