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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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"New Model" Proposed Spanish Parliament LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 September 1926 · page 4

A message from Paris cays that the Spanish diciator, General Rivera. in an interview, outlined the proposed constitution of the new Parliament,…

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Canadian Elections Ottawa

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 5

With the election to-morrow probably the most unusual political campaign in the history of Canada draws to an end. Both sides are confident of victory, but…

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Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1926 · page 8

In Parliament to-day in the finanicial statement debate, Mr. Fury (Opposition) declared that the Government had at last to admit that its attempt to socialise…

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Canadian Elections Government Defeated Liberals Successful (Australian Press Association.) MONTREAL

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 5

Mr. Meighen's Conservative Government as been definitely defeated: The ex-Premier, Mr. Mackenzie ling, ban been elected, and Mr. Meighen, the Premier,…

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Meighen Flops Canadian Election Rout Ministers Beaten Ottawa

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 1

The reduction of Mr. Meighen's 116 Conservative supporters in the last Canadian Parliament to 90 is the outstanding development of the election,…

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Ireland's Claim Election to League Council Expected Delegate Explains Probable Contest With Finland for Ninth Seat

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 1

Though there is a feeling that the best time has not been chosen for raising the question of League Council seats for Dominions, it is expected that the other Empire delegates will vote for Ireland…

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Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 7

When Parliament met to-day, Mr. Elphinstone asked the Premier to give the House facts concerning his (Mr. Elphinstone's) alleged appropriation of…

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Canadian Election Mr. King Successful Commands a Majority (Australian Press Association.) MONTREAL

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 7

Mr. Mackenzie King has been elected with a clear working majority over the Conservatives, the latest returns, with only seven constituencies outstanding,…

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Brisbane Notes Brisbane, September 16. Week in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 3

Members of the Opposition spent the week discussing the financial statement, but nothing of any moment occurred, nor can it be said that any fact was…

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Life in London Topics of the Hour London, August 5. Parliament Rises

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 14

The continuation of the coal strike gives an air of unreality to the rising of Parliment for the summer holiday, inasmuch as everyone expects to be back at…

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Canadian Elections Returns Complete Position of Parties British Wireless Press, by courtesy of Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia), Ltd. LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 5

The new Canadian Parliament is now complete. Its final constitution is:— Liberals...119 Conservatives...91…

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Empire Relations Where Does Canada Stand ? Election Aftermath Liberal Attitude at Imperial Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 1

The discussion over Canada's relationship to the Empire is regarded as one of the principal factors in the downfall of Mr. Meighen in the Canadian elections. The Conservative attitude in regard to the trade treaty…

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Under Clouds Spring Candidates Limerick and Rapine Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 September 1926 · page 5

All is not too well with Windbag's conqueror, Limerick. He developed a cough after working at Randwick on Saturday, and is causing his…

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No Governor Lang's New Order British "Regret" Opening of Parliament LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 7

Mr. Lanp's action in opening Parliament without the presence of the Governor is regrettable," says a farmer Governor to "The Sun"…

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On the Tracks Spring Candidates at Work Randwick Gallops Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 8

Although few of the horses most in the limelight in spring events were extended at Randwick this morning, the work had interesting phases…

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Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 5

Drastic amendments of the Liquor Acts of 1912 to 1923 are proposed in an amending bill which was introduced in Parliament by Mr. Stopford, the Home…

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Unauthorised Persons Enter Parliament House. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 4

The invasion of a large number of trades unions officials at Parliament House yesterday week, when the Parliamentary Labour caucus was discussing the…

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State Parliament Opened by Commission Scene in Assembly Intruder Ejected. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 4

The third session of the New South Wales Parliament, was opened by Commission in the Legislative Council Chamber at noon to-day. The absence of the…

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Auditor-general Report to Parliament Some Interesting Disclosures Held Over Income Tax. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 7

The report of Mr. F. A. Coghlan, the Auditor-General, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly to-day. In the course of his report, Mr…

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Fast Work Gallops at Randwick Candidates Please Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 7

Fancied candidates for the Metro­politan did brilliant gallops at Randwick this morning, and proceedings were vary interesting. The grass, with…

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