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Politics & elections, 1926

227 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 12

Canada's Parliament. Meighan's Supporters Reduced

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 12

Vancouver.—At Ottawa message says the reduction of Meighan's 116 sunporters, in the last Parliament, to 90. is the outstanding development of the…

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New England Cricket Association. Annual Meeting of Members. Election of Officers. "Ziffs" and "Bald Plates" at Country Week. Attack on N.S. Wales Association

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 September 1926 · page 2

The New England Cricket Association held its annual meeting in the Council Chambers on Friday night. Mr. J. Cameron (President) presided,…

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Guyra Cricket Association. Election of Officers

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 September 1926 · page 2

At a meeting of Guyra District Association, held at the Council Chambers, representatives were present from Guyra, Black Mountain,…

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State Parliament. Formal Opening. Intruder Causes Disturbance

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 25 September 1926 · page 1

The fourth session of the present State Parliament was opened on Wednesday without pomp or ceremony. The opening was performed by…

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Parliament. Molesworth Causes Diversion

The Uralla Times · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 2

Mr Val. Molesworth, managing editor of the Daily Guardian, walked into the Assembly on Tuesday and turning towards the Speaker, said in…

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'Rather Unpleasant Looking Persons' Invasion of Parliament House. What Was the Mysterious Affair?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 3

"A large number of unauthorised persons, rather unpleasant-looking persons, obtained admission into this House, and actually did…

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Politicians and Prohibition. a Test at Next Election. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 October 1926 · page 6

The N.S.W. Prohibition Alliance has decided to make Prohibition an issue at the next State elections It will endeavour to secure the return of…

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Board of Railway Commissioners. Mr. Skelton a Candidate. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 October 1926 · page 4

It is understood that Mr. Skelton, M.L.A., formerly a Railway official, will be a candidate for employees' representative on the Board of Railway…

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Miss Glen Innes the Candidates. The First Screening

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 4

The first division of the Majestic Thettre Miss Glen Innes competition will be decided at the theatre next Wednesday night…

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Diseased Potatoes New Zealand Importations Question in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. McClelland (Northern Tablelands) asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he was aware that many…

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Music Examinations. Successful Glen Innes Candidates

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 October 1926 · page 5

The following are the successful candidates in the recent examinations conducted [?] the auspices of the Australian Music Examination…

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In Parliament. Bruntnell and Lysaght

The Uralla Times · Thursday 28 October 1926 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, speaking on the third reading in the Coal Mines Amendment Bill, M[?]Lysaght replied to the declaration…

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Next Parliament "Great Change in Personnel" SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 October 1926 · page 1

It is admitted in Parliamentary lobies that the single seat electorates will make a great change in the personnel of Parliament. The…

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Country Candidate Dance

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 October 1926 · page 4

On Saturday night the Town Hall was the scene of a dance in aid of the Country candidate in the Popular Girl competition. It was a…

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State Elections. Country Party's Determnation. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 30 October 1926 · page 6

The Country Party intends to submit candidates for the whole of the 30 country seats at the next State general.elections. At a meeting of the…

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American Elections Democrats' Gain Ground Women Governors Defeated New York

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 1

The latest election returns how that for the Senate the Democrats have 47 seats and the Republicans 47, with one doubtful. In the House…

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Candidates in the Popular Girl Competition

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 November 1926 · page 1

Miss Beryl Smith (Country Candidate) (26,403 votes). Miss Rene Hottes…

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Most Popular Girl. Hospital Week Competition Country Candidate's Good Win £763/14/- for the Hospital

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 November 1926 · page 4

The Popular Girl Competition promoted in conjunction with Hospital Carnival Week proved a great source of revenue, the…

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Next Elections Will Single Electorates Stand? Depends on Labor Conference SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 1

There are persistent rumors that the next elections will be fought under proportional representation. The result will probably depend upon the…

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In Parliament, But Should Be in Gaol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 8

Mr. [?] Hill, M.L.A.: Crime is incr[?] [?]sly. The whole of society is [?] or less being contami[?] with it [?] I want to know…

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