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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Warringah Election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 5

The executive of the Australian Labour party, it its meeting to-night selected Mr. T. P. Conway as the Labour candidate for Warringah by-election. Mr…

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Election of Officers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 7

Voting for the election of a returning officer resulted in Mr. Martin (Clerks' Union) being selected. Nominations for officers and executive positions will close…

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Warringah Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1927 · page 7

The selection of the Labour candidate for Warringah Federal by-election was brought up by Mr. Norman, representing Manly, who objected to the majority…

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Possible State Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 4

There appears to be a possibility that a general election will be held in this State before the end of the current year. The Labour Conference…

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Appeal to People Early Election Expected Reconstruction of Cabinet. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1927 · page 5

In view of the fact that the Labour Conference yesterday decided to expel Messrs. Loughlin, Goodin and Gillies from the movement, and also gave Mr. Lang,…

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Final Gallops Cap Candidates at Randwick Easy Tasks Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 5

The A grass track at Randwick was open this morning for special fees. The Sydney Cup candidates. Limerick and Battlement, journeyed over…

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Political Crisis Early Election Tuesday's Caucus Meeting Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1927 · page 5

Developments likely to take place this week are bound to have a tremendous effect upon the fortunes of the State Labour Party. Whatever happens, an early…

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Parliament House Returned to Victoria Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 5

At Federal Parliament House to-day, the "Federal Government gave a lunch to Federal and State members to mark the official handing over of the building…

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Election Outcry Premier's Reply Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 5

"I am not at all surprised at the hysterical outbursts of Sir Thomas Henley and Mr. Bruntnell," said Mr. Lang, Premier, to-day. "These gentlemen, being…

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N.R.M.A. MEETING Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 3

The annual general meeting of numbers of the northern district branch of the National Roads and Motorists' Association will be held in the…

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On Higher Plane Parliament at Canberra Veteran's View London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 1

"Australia has been looking forward for many years with interest to the opening of the Federal Parliament at Canberra," says Sir Joseph Cook, the…

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Duke of York Opens Commonwealth Parliament with Golden Key Big Doubles Mile and Cup Tibbie Favorite Early Bettors Rush

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 5

Always a popular fancy, Tibbie is now absolute favorite for Newcastle Cup. Magoona and Edgardo dispute…

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Warringah Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 5

Polling in connection with the by-election in the Federal electorate of Warringah will take place on Saturday, 21st. An curolled elector who will be unable to…

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Opening of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 5

The fortunate live hundred guests, who had tickets to the Senate Chamber, then entered the precinets of Parliament, where in the main lobby, the Duke of…

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Parliament Meets Adjourns Sine Die Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 5

Resolutions thanking the Duke of York for opening Parliament, and expressing appreciation at the King's message, were carried on the motion of the Prime…

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Australia's Capital. Dedication Ceremony. Opening of Parliament. Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 5

We turn to-day a new page in history. May it be a page glorious for Australia, and the whole Empire. This was the concluding sentence of a…

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Sporting Notes on Course Proper Gallops at Broadmeadow Cup Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 2

The course proper was avaialble at Newcastle track this morning for fast work, and was freely availed of The No. 4 track was open for steady work…

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Track Work Gallops at Broadmeadow Cup Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 10

The course proper was available at the Newcastle track this morning, with the hurdles out about 65 feet. For trainers who desired to let their…

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Quebec Elections Montreal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 7

The Liberals, who has been in power in Quebee since 1807, swept the province in the election yesterday, capturing at least 72 out of 85 seats,…

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Warringah Election Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

"We are confident that all supporters of the A.L.P. will on Saturday record their votes on behalf of Captain Conway, who is the selected and endorsed Labour…

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