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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Federal By-Election. Messrs. Scott Fell and Archdale Parkhill Candidates

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 12

Mr. Scott Fell, M.L.A., has announced that he would resign his seat in the Legislative Assembly to contest the Warringah vacancy in the Federal…

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W.A. Elections Honors Even Another Appeal Inevitable PERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 1

The General elections in West Australia still indicate a critical position for the Government. There are four North-west seats yet to be decided…

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West Australian Election. a Critical Position. PERTH

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 4

The general elections figures in West Australia still indicate a critical position for the Government. There are four North-West seats yet to be…

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Ashford Shire Election

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 4

An election was held Ashford on Saturday for "A" riding of that shire. The result was the return of Mr. w. L. Coulton, who scored 60…

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Latest Telegrams and Cables [Through our Metropolitan Agents.] SYDNEY, Monday. South Australian Election. Defeat of Labour Expected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 1

The general election in South Austraila, so far as the count has progressed, points to the defeat of the Labor Ministry…

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West Australian Elections. Government in Critical Position. Perth

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 30 March 1927 · page 4

The general elections in West Australia still indicate a critical position for the Government. There are four North-West, seats yet to he decided,…

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South Australian Elections. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 30 March 1927 · page 4

The latest forecast of the result of Saturday's general elections is: Liberals 22, Country Party 5, Labor 17, Independent 2…

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Anti-labor Forces. Co-operation in Elections. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 4

Mr. Buttenshaw, leader of the Country party in the Legislative Assembly, addressing the graziers' conference, appealed for co-operation…

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W.A. ELECTIONS. Parties Now Equal. PERTH

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 4

The final returns for Greenough, West Australia, gave the Labour candidate a small majority. The parties are now equal and…

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Canberra. Parliament House. Beautiful Furnishings

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 April 1927 · page 2

Federal Parliament House at Canberra is being furnished at a cost of £250,000. The staff which is carrying out this important work is well ahead…

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Proroguing Parliament Cabinet Meeting on Monday SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1927 · page 1

It was expected that the Government would issue a proclamation during the wear proroguing Parliament, but this has not yet been done. This…

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Warringah Seat Mr. Archdale Parkhill A Candidate SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1927 · page 1

At a meeting of the Nationalist Party yesterday Mr. Archdale Parkhill, secretary, agreed to stand for the Warringah seat, which has been…

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State Parliament. Will Dissolve in August

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 1

The dissolution of the State Parliament in August and a general election in September is said to be in contemplation…

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Waringah Electorate. Mr. Scott-Fell a Candidate. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 4

Mr. Scott-fell, M.L.A., for North Shore, has forwarded his resignation to the Speaker of the Legislative. As sembly, He will contest Warringall…

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L.G. CANDIDATES. To Provide Bona Fides. Macintyre Council's Proposal

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 7

"That provision be made in the Local Government Act that any per[?]s nominated for the offices of aldermen or…

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Who Will be Fairy Queen? Ten Candidates. Wide Interest Aroused

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 8

The Fairy Queen competition being promoted by the Armidale C.E.M.S. in connection with this year's Violet Ball is attracting…

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Secret Move. by Caucus Members. State Elections for September Next

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 8

A dissolution of the State Parliament in August next; a short and sharp election campaign. and the general elections in the midle of September, is the…

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The Graziers. Important Resolutions. Pre-selection of Candidates

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 8

The annual conference of the Graziers' Association went into committee and discussed political matters. and the following resolutions were…

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Fitz's Birthday. Also His First Election

The Uralla Times · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 4

Mr J. C. L. Filzpatrick, National member for Bathurst, New South Wales, celebrated his 65th birthday last month. He entered the New…

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"DEGENERATE." Mr. Hughes on Parliament. £1550 for Mr. Mahony, ex.M.H.R

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

"I sometimes think Parliament to-day is a little degenerate; its zest seems to have gone out" So said the ex-Prime Minister, Mr…

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