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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

122 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 7

Pastures Protection Board. Extraordinary Election

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 2

The election to fill the vacancy on the Jerilderie Pastures Protection Board was held on Monday evening last. There were 115 ballot…

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Perhaps an Election Hostility to Premier Minister for Lands Resigns Sydney

The Independent · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

When the Assembly met this morning Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Agriculture, was conspicuous by his absence, while Mr. Mutch and Mr. Fitzgerald, who…

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Crisis in State Politics Hurried Preparations for Election. Single Electorates Adopted

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 28

Political circles on Wednesday were seething with excitement at the prospect of the Lang-Loughlin feud resulting in an election…

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Candidates for Colts' Match

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 3

The Corowa Club has submitted the names of two members from each dl vision, for inclusion in the Colts' matches to be played in Melbourne on…

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To-day's Latest. Mr. Bavin on the Position. Election May Yet Be Avoided. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

Mr. Bavin strongly criticised the action of Messrs. Loughlin, Goodin, and Gillies in absenting themselves from the critical division in the…

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State Political Crisis. Mr. Loughlin Brings About Promised Dissolution. General Election Probably in February

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

The deadlock in the political situation was discussed by the Labor Caucus at Parliament House on Sunday nignt, and at 11 p.m. the press…

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Election of Mayor. -

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

The council decides last night that the election of Mayor should be held on Monday evening, December 13. PROPOSED ALTERATION “OF…

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Election In New Year. Govt. Yields to Avoid Defeat

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 3

Messrs. Loughlin, Goodin and Gillies, by their courage and determination have won a victory unparalleled in Australian political history. They…

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Mayoral Election

The Independent · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 4

The election of Mayor for 1927 will take place on Monday, December 18…

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Censure Motion Defeated. Censure Motion Defeated. Election in Four Months Time. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 8

The censure motion moved by Mr. Bavin (Leader of the Opposition) was defeated by 44 votes to 42. Messrs. Loughlin, Goodin and Gillie's did not…

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Sydney College of Music Successful Candidates

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 2

The following are the results of a practical examination held locally by the above college on 18th inst., at which Mr Albert Fisher, A. Mus…

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State Parliament Supply Bill Passed. Sydney

The Independent · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier, Mr. Lang, secured leave to have the Supply Bill passed through all stages in one day…

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Non-socialists. Preparing for Election

The Independent · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 4

At a well-attended meeting of the general council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales a resolution was passed expressing the opinion…

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This Morning's Sitting. Mr. Lang and the Election. SYDNEY, Tuesday Afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

When the Assembly met to-day Mr. Bavin said, "In view of the statements made in the House yesterday, would the Premier give a…

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Murray Shire Election

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 3

Mr. B. J. Adams, of Bunaloo, was the successful candidate for, Murray Shire (Riding B) extraordinary vacancy caused by the resignation of…

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Telegraphic News Prorogation of Parliament. Sydney

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 2

Although the Assembly formally adjourned till Monday nest, a meeting of the Cabinet will be held to-day, at which the prorogation of Parliament…

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To Prolong Life of Parliament. Labor Makes Proposal to Woman Member Which Is Scornfully Refused

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 3

A story of a sensational last minute effort to prolong the life of the Government by Inducing Miss Preston Stanley to cross the floor of the House…

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Victorian Elections First Week in March

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 1

Dealing with the essential measures only the Victorian State Parliamentary session is likely to end on 2nd December…

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Mr. Lang and the Election

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly met this morning, Mr. Bavin asked whether the Premier would give the House a definite assurance that the…

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The Coming Election

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 2

The last election was conducted under the proportional representation system, and there were 24 electoral rolls for the constituencies which…

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