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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Municipal Election To-day's Poll

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 4

Though there was no rush to the polling booth at the Town Hall to-day in connection with the election to fill the vacancy created by the…

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LOCAL & General News. New Beebo Polling Place

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 August 1929 · page 6

Mr. C. L. A. Abbott, M.H.R., has been instrumental in arranging for the establishment of a polling booth at New Beebo on the Dumareso River…

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Major Jarvie to Be Expelled? "Dignity of Parliament Supreme SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 August 1929 · page 1

Following the refusal of Major Jarvie to resign the Ashfield seat in the Legislative Assembly, the Government proposes to take action to expel him…

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Ald. Norcott Mr. Jas. Plante, Runner-up the Municipal Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 4

Mr. Edward Norcott his been elected to the vacancy in the local Municipal Council created by the resignation of Mr. W. S. White…

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Victorian Assembly Early Election Forecast MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 1

When addressing a meeting at Murrumbeena the Premier (Sir William McPherson) said the electors should he prepared for an election shortly. In…

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Lower Pay for Politicians. Queensland Parliament Leads the Way. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 4

In the Queensland Legislative Assembly a motion providing for the reduction of salaries of Ministers and members was carried on a division…

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Victorian Politics. Early Election Forecasted. Melbourne

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 4

Addressing a meeting at Murrumbeena, the Premier, Sir Wm. McPherson, said that electors should be prepared for an election shortly in view of the present…

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Major Jarvie Premier to Move Expulsion Interesting By-Election Anticipated SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, is determined to carry out his decision to ask Parliament to declare Major Jarvie's seat vacant. He feels…

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Early Election Victorian Premier's Forecast "Breakaway at Any Moment" Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 1

Addressing the Australian Women's National League the Premier, Sir William McPherson, expressed the belief that an election was not far off…

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Parliament "Went Strong" Forty-six Hours Sitting

The Uralla Times · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 1

The second reading of the Maritime Industries Bill, one of the mast contentious measures considered in the Federal House for years, was…

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State Elections Rumour Says May. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 1

In well inform Ministerial circles the belief is expressed that the State general elections will be held in May next…

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State Elections. Forecaisted for May. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 1

In well-informed Ministerial circles the belief is expressed that the State general elections will be held in May next. Official Labor has been making…

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Defeat of Bruce-page Government. by Carrying of Hughes Amendment. Early Election Expected. All Parties Ready for the Fray. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

The Federal Government's serious defeat on the amendment moved in Committee by Mr. W. M. Hughes, to the Maritime Industries Bill, caused a sensation, and there is every indication that a nelection will he hurried on. The deciding vote was that of…

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October 19, for Federal Election?: "Mischievous, Vindictive Libel." £3000 Verdict Against "Workers' Weekly." Chief Justice's Strong Comments. Melbourne, [?]day

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

As the result of what the Chief Justice (Sir William Irvine), in the First Civil Court to-day, described as one of the most mischievous and…

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Uproar! Queensland Parliament Four Members Named Suspension for Week Election Promises [?]

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

[?] in the Assembly last night [?]in the history of the [?] parliament [?] for…

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Sober by Act of Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 10

Generally when folk opposed to Temperance Reform are destitute of argument-- and "perhaps intellect-- they fall back upon what they regard…

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Federal Election to be Held Early Next Month. in the War Zone Valiant Chinese Defence City Reported in Ruins. Shanghai

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

Chinese telegraphic advices from the war zone report a valiant attempt of the Chinese…

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Early Election Labor Prepares Mobilising the Forces Unions Promise £10,000 Support Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

A special meeting of Trade Union Secretaries [?] adopted a proposal for an early mobilisation of [?] forces…

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General Elections Saturday, October 19?

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

October 19 has been tentatively fixed as the date of the general elections. The new rolls cannot be…

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Parties Active Election Preparations Labor to Oppose Mr. Hughes SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

The Labor Party has decided to contest the North Sydney seat against Mr. W. M. Hughes; and Dr. L. Nott is likely to be chosen to contest the…

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