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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Election Demanded. British Cabinet and Mines LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 July 1926 · page 7

The "Daily News" says that the council of the Independent Labor Party has issued a manifesto, calling for a general election on the coal…

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Sporting News and Notes by the Way Maitland Cup Thirty Horses Still In Candidates' Changes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

The firs acceptances were received yesterday for the Maitland Cup, the big race held by Maitland Jockey Club on its course at Rutherford on…

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Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 7

Members of the 24th Parliament in Queensland formally, took the oath of allegiance, and were sworn in at Parliament House at noon to-day. There was no…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Roads Grant Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 8

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, told Mr. Marks (N.S.W.) that the Authors' Copyrights Association had at a conference…

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Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 5

Parliament was opened to-day by Mr. Lennon, the Lieutenant-Governor. Increased taxation is foreshadowed in the Government's legislative programme. Four…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Shale Oil Bounty Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Forde (Q.) gave notice of motion, "That the House is of opinion that a bill to provide the bounties recommended by…

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Sporting News and Notes by the Way Track Work Ghurka's Fast Four Cup Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 2

In view of the Maitland Cup meeting next week, the majority of the local trainers gave their horses useful tasks at the Broadmeadow racecourse…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Liquor in Canberra Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Pratten, the Minister for Customs, told Mr. Marks (N.S.W.) that if the promoters of the scheme to film "His…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Roads Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1926 · page 5

When the House of Representaitves met to-day, Mr. Charlton, the leader of the Opposition, said he understood the House was expected to rise on August 13, and…

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Newcastle Seamen Federal Election Ballot

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 August 1926 · page 5

Preparations are being made in the Newcastle office of the Seamen's Union for the election of new Federal officers…

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Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1926 · page 4

It is expected that the Prime Minister will make a statement when the House of Representatives meets to-day as to the business the…

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Victorian Parliament Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 7

In the Victorian Assembly to-day the debate on the Address-in-Reply continued. Mr. Snowball had moved last week…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Roads Aid Bill Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Bruce the Prime Minister, told Mr. West (N.S.W.) that the Roads Bill was still on the notice paper…

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Rival Issues Treaty or Scandals? Canadian Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 3

Rum-running and its attendant scandals threaten to obscure all other issues in the Canadian election campaign…

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A Scots Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 5

Interesting proposals for the better Government of Scotland are contained in the bill presented by Mr. Barr (Labour), supported by Messrs…

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Victorian Parliament Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 5

When the Victorian Assembly met to-day, Mr. Allan, the Premier, informed the House that the vote last night was very close, but the Government had won…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Budget Debate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 5

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Payno (Tas.) asked if the Government would follow the usual method of asking the Trades and Labour Councils to…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 6

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Barnes moved the adjournment of the House to consider the administration of the Old Age and Invalid Pensions Act…

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Maitland Cup, Red Heart's Chance 20 ACCEPTORS Candidates Discussed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 5

IT is likely that there will at least be two horses withdrawn from the race, which will be run over a mile and three furlongs. S. Klllick…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1926 · page 5

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Grant (N.S.W.) moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the sale and transfer of building site leases at…

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