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Politics & elections, 1927

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M.L.C. v Ex-M.L.A. Parliament House Fracas. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 6

Mr.Niland, a solicitor, has received institutions from John Keegan M.L.C. to issue a writ out of the Supreme Court against Voltaire…

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Municipal Election Promises. and That Electric Service

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

That announcement of Mr Crapp's that he is not in favor of municipal owner-ship of our electric works is in my opinion, rather quixotic when…

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Surf Girl Competition Cronulla Candidate Wins SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 1

The result of the "Suns" Surf Girl Competition, which was inaugurated in aid of the Cancer Fund, was made available this morning…

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By One Vote! Mr. Crapp Wins Election

The Uralla Times · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 2

The election for the municipal vacancy, held on Saturday, evoked widspread interest, and a record poll resulted…

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Parliament Opens Hostile Opposition Session a "Breach of Promise" No Pairs for Tripping Minister SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 1

To-day, Mr. Bavin, Leader of the Opposition, made no bones about the attitude the Opposition would adopt in the event any…

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South Australian Elections Adelaide

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 1

The South Australian general elections have been definitely fixed for Saturday, March 26…

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Parliament Opens Hostile Opposition. Session a "Breach of Promise."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday, Mr. Bavin, Leader of the Opposition made no bones about the attitude the Opposition would adopt in the event of any…

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Uralla Council Election. Keen Interest Displayed

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

The poll to fill the Municipal vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. E. A. Dunk, resulted: — William A. Crapp 101 votes, Richard T. Cooper…

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Macintyre Shire Bi-election

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

The by-election to fill the vacancy caused in Macintyre shire by the death of Cr. H. S. Anderson, took place on Saturday last, and resulted…

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Collegians' Annual Re-union Smoke Concert and Ball. Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 7

Old Boys of De La Salle College held their annual re-union at the week-end, in Armidale. Officers elected for the ensuing…

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Guyra-Dorrigo Line. Report Tabled in Parliament. Narrow Majority in Favour

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 8

The report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works on the construction of the proposed line of railway from Guyra to Dorrigo…

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Collegians' Annual Re-Union. Smoke Concert and Bale. Election of Officers

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 3

Old Boys of De La Salle College held their annual re-union at the week-end, in Armidale. Officers elected for the ensuing…

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Federal Parliament Last Session in Melbourne a Crowded Programme MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 1

Notifications were posted to-day to members of the Federal Parliament, informing them that Wednesday, March 2, has been fixed as the date…

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Guyra-Dorrigo Line. Report Tabled in Parliament. Narrow Majority in Favour

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 6

The report of the Particulars Standing Committee on Public Works on the construction a of the proposed line of railway from Guyra to borriga…

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State Politics. Petition Before Parliament. Appeal for Proportional Representation

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 13

A petition praying for the repeal of the legislation substituting single seats for proportional representation was presented in the Legislative Assembly…

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Parliament to Adjourn. Will Re-assemble Next Thursday. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 7

Parliament, at the conclusion of to-day's sitting, will adjourn till Thursday next, in order that, members may have a few days respite from their…

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"Political Derelict" Railway Union on Theodore Objection to Election SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 1

At a meeting of the executive of the N.S.W. branch of the Australian Railway Union, a resolution was carried unanimously condemning the…

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Macintyre Shire Bi-election

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 4

The bi-election to fill the vacancy caused in Maclntyre Shire by the death of Cr. H. S. Anderson, took place on Saturday, 15th inst and…

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Canberra's Wonderful Parliament House

The Uralla Times · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 1

Recent visitors to Canberra have been profoundly impressed with the magnificence of the new Federal House of Parliament. It contains 362…

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Opening of Federal Parliament. Open Air Ceremony

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

Melbourne.—Senator Pearce, referring to the arrangements for the official opening of the Federal Parliament at Canberra, said he had considered the…

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