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Politics & elections, 1929

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State Parliament Opened To-day

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

The State Parliament to-day. The Governor's speech regretted the difficulty in the coal trade had not yet been settled, but every effort was being made…

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State Parliament. Governor's Address. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 5

The State Parliament opened today. The Governor's speech regretted the difficulty in the coal trade had not yet been settled; but every effort…

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General Election on October 12

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 5

The Governor-General decided to dissolve the House of Representatives on Monday, September 16. This has been done…

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Federal Elections. Dr. Page's Appeal. To the Electors of Cowper

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 4

The Bruce-Page Government has decided to consult the people immediately on a matter of the most profound importance to every individual citizen…

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BUILDERS or Bashers Parliament Accepts Arbitration Bill. Real Election Issue

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

"By a majority of four votes the elected rpresentatives of the people in the Federal Parliament agreed that it is necessary to clear away the…

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Our Local Parliament. Fortnightly Council Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. There were present Ald. A. H. Knauer (Mayor), C. J…

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Governor's Speech. at Opening of State Parliament

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 6

On Tuesday last, at the opening of the State Parliament, the Governor (Sir Dudley de Chair) said: "It is with pleasure that I call you…

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Current Topics Federal Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.H.R., the present Nationalist member for Robertson, will address the electors at Phillip's corner on Wednesday…

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A Labor Candidate in the Field

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

Last election the Labor Party considered Mr. Gardner's position so impregnable that he was returned without opposition. This election Labor…

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State By-election

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

Major Jarvie, M.L.A., who figured prominently in the alleged bribery case, has resigned his seat in Parliament. He will re-contest the…

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The Federal Election. Dr. Page's Appeal to the Electors of Cowper

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 4

The Bruce-Page Government as decided to consult the people immediately on a matter of most profound importance to every…

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Election of Directors

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 4

The Returning Officer (Mr. H. A. Fotheringham) and the Scrutineers (Messrs. Attwood and Brunsdon) reported the ballot for three seats on…

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Builders or Bashers ? Real Election Issue Parliament Accepts Arbitration Bill

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

"By a majority of four votes the elected representatives of the people in the Federal Parliament have agreed that it is necessary to clear away the ruins…

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The Federal Election. Dr. Page's Appeal. to the Electors of Cowper

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 4

The Bruce-Page Government has decided to consult the people immediately on a matter of most profound importance to every individual…

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General Election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 5

Writs for a general election will be issued on Monday, September 23rd, and nominations will close on Tuesday, October lst…

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Federal Elections. Labor for Cowper. Marks and Hughes to Be Opposed

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 6

The executive of the National Association of New South Wales on Wednesday endorsed as candidates all the sitting National members, with the…

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Endorsed Candidates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

A list of names of endorsed candidates has appeared, but this is not complete. Mr. Hughes (unendorsed Nat.) will…

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General Election Dr. Page's Meetings

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

Dr. Earle Page, M.P., Federal Treasurer, will speak to-day as follows:-- Comboyne 1.30, Wingham 7.15 and Taree (Methodist Hall) at 8.30 p.m…

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No Free Halls. for Election Meetings

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

Suggestions which have been made that halls may be offered free of charge to candidates for election meetings, have directed attention to the…

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The Federal Election

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 8

Australia is in the throes of a Federal election, although it Is only about ten months since one was held. What has happened is quite fresh in…

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