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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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S. Grafton By-election. Seven of Old Council Returned

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 1

Great interest was taken at the extraordinary by-election of nine aldermen for the South Grafton Council, following on the resignation of the whole of…

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W.A. ELECTIONS. Labor's Position Unaltered

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 1

The Legislative Council elections were held throughout W.A. on Saturday. Although returns are incomplete it is unlikely Labor's position will be…

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Aldermen Resign in Body. South Grafton [?]—Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 4

Following the conviction, and imprisonment of Alexander J. Young, town clerk of South Grafton recestly, on a charge of stealing over £1000…

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S. Grafton By-election

The Uralla Times · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 1

Great interest was taken at the extraordinary by-election of nine aldermen for the South Grafton Council, following on the resignation of…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Farmers and Settlers Want Old Franchise

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 4

Gtencoe branch submitted the following resolution to the annual meeting of the District Council of the F. and S. A. held on Saturday:-…

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From the Capital. the Death of Mr. Pratten. Tributes in Parliament. Repatriation Department

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 3

The death of Mr. H. E. Pratten has left a serious gap in the Bruce-Page Ministry. The suddenness of it came like a thunderclap, for when he left…

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P.P. BOARD Election Nullfied

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 6

The directors of the Urana Pastures Protection board have been served with a notice that the recent election was illegal owing to the fact that…

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P. & A. ASSOCIATION Election of Committee

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 4

In view of the fact that only the required number--45--nominations have been received for the committee of the Central New England…

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Martin By-Election. Mr. Holman Defeated for Selection. Ex-minister's Nephew Selected. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 4

Graham Pratten, nephew of the late Minister for Customs, was selected as the National candidate to contest the Martin by-election. He defeated Mr…

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Senate Election. Victoria's Labor Team. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 1

The final count in the Victorian Labor ballot for a candidate for the Senate resulted in Senator J. Barnes, Senator E. Findley, and ex-Senator…

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Martin By-Election. Campaign Opens. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 4

Mr. Scnllin, M.P. Leader of the Federal Parliamentary Party, speaking on behalf of the Labor candidate, P. G. Hanner in the Martin by-election, said…

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Guyra P., A., and H. Association. Annual Meeting. Election of Committee and Officers. Mr. A. W. Everett Agaln President

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Guyra P. A., and H. Association was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning. when there were present: —Messrs…

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Guyra P., A., and H. Association. Annual Meeting. Election of Committee and Officers. Mr. A. W. Everett Again President

Guyra Argus · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Guyra P., A., and H. Association was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning, when there were present:—Messrs…

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Tasmanian Elections Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 1

The general elections in Tasmania were held yesterday. The returns to hand are all very incomplete, and give no indication of the final result…

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Country Party Candidates

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 4

The central council of the Country Party has endorsed the following candidates for the forthcoming Federal elections: Dr. Earle Page…

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Women in Parliament. Dr. W. C. Poole's Defence

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

Dr. W. C. Poole, President of the World's Christian Endeavor Union and World's Sunday School Union, speaking at a farewell function last night,…

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Senate Election. Victoria's Labor Team

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 2

The final count in the Victorian Labor ballot for a candidate for the Senate resulted in Senator J. Barnes, Senator E. Findley, and ex-Senator…

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Election Returns. Tasmanian Results. HOBART

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

The counting of returns for the Tasmanian election is still unfinished. A deadlock is possible owing to the parties being practically even…

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Tasmanian Elections. No Indication Given

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 6

The general elections of Tasmania were held yesterday. Returns to hand are all very incomplete and give no indication of the final result. The…

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More Graft Alleged. Labor's Election Fund Mentioned

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

Startling discoveries are expected to be made by certain Labor quarters at an early date regarding the disposal of election funds of the State Labor…

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