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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Federal Parliament Crvptic Politician. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 4

According to Mr. James [?] who left Newcastle last night for [?] berra, a labor broadside will be [?] when Federal Parliament [?],…

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Federal Parliament to Meet Big Issues This Session. Economy Campaign Applauded

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 7

"With the price of wool down, and the wheat position not as favourable as it might be, with a wave of direct action which has affected Australia's…

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Municipal Vacancy Election on Saturday Week

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 4

Though nominations do not close until 5 o'clock this afternoon and formal announcement will not be made before tomorrow, it is fairly certain…

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Pillion Riding. Abolition Defeated in S.A. Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 1

[?] [?]ly last night a motion by a [?] member to abolish pillion riding on motor cycles, was lost 011 the voices…

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A Stromy Session. Federal Parliament Assembles. "No Confidence" Motion From Labor

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 6

It has been generally expected thatthis session of the Federal Parliament will prove a very critical one for the Bruce-Page menage and expectations…

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Armidale Literary Institute Financial Position Improves. Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 8

The first meeting of the recently elected committee of the Armidale Literary Institute was held ou Tuesday last. Mr. W. S. Forsyth presided over…

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Philharmonic Scoiety. New Name for City Choir. Election of Officers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 9

At the annual meeting of the Armidale City Choir and Orchestra the members decided to change the name of the organisation to that of…

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Three Candidates Municipal Vacancy Election Next

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 4

The present-day keen interest in municipal affairs locally is evidenced by the fact that for the Council vacancy caused by the…

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Early Election ? A.L.P. Preparing SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 1

Believing that an early State election is likely the A.L.P. Executive last night instructed the branches to make arrangements…

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Legislative Council. Apathy at By-election. ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 1

The by election for the central district No.1 of the Legislative Council resulted in an overwhelming victory for Mr. Whitford (Labour) by 2813…

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Make Your Choice ! the Municipal Candidates. Election On Saturday Next a Triangular Contest

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 4

Glen Innes is taking its municipolitics more seriously to-day than probably ever before. For one vacancy in the Municipal Council three candidates are offering, and each is throwing a good…

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Labor Candidate Wins. In S.A. By-election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 1

Adelaide. The by-election for the Central District No. 1 of the Legislative Council resulted in an overwhelming victory for whilford, by…

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Kite-Flying in Federal Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 4

Labor's motion of censure based on the withdrawal of the lock-out prosecution against Mr. John Brown, the coal millionaire, will be put to the…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Hughes, M.P., May Be Called to Account.'

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 4

There have been rumors of action being taken by the Nationalist party against Mr. Hughes (N.S.W.), if he votes against the Ministry 'on the…

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From the Capital. Parliament in Session. Censure Motion Debate. Canberra, August 17

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 4
Also in The Armidale Chronicle

After a rest extending over four and a half months, the Federal Parliament is Functioning again. The session was resulted on Wednesday, and…

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Municipal Election Polling Day on Saturday a Brisk Campaign

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 4

Saturday's election to all the vacan[?]cy in the Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. W.S. Whyts, promises to be most…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Hughes, M.P., May Be Called to Account

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 7

There have been rumors of action being taken by the Nationalist party against Mr. Hughes (N.S.W.), It he votes against the Ministry on the…

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First Woman in Queensland Parliament. To be First Speaker

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 5

Mrs. Irene Longman, the first and only woman member of the Queensland Parliament, will have the honor of being the first speaker when the…

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From the Capital. Parliament in Session. Censure Motion Debate. Canberra, August 17

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 2

After a rest extending over four and e half months, the Federal Parliament is functioning again The session was resumed on Wednesday, and…

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