May Be Too Dry Coolidge's Election Chances "Wet" Wave Washington
The prohibition controversy is having a new lease of life in the political realm. The president of Columbia University (Dr. Butler) has started a…
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Politics & elections, 1927
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Cessnock Soccer Election of Officers
At the annual meeting of the Cessnock Soccer Club last night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing 12 months:—…
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It is estimated that £1,063,000 will be required to cover the cost of carrying out the necessary repairs to the stone-work of the Houses of Parliament. The work…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →State Parliament Legislative Assembly Family Endowment Mr. Bavin's Criticism. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. O'Hearn asked the Minister for Agriculture, when next making appointments of experts to his department, to give…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →American Parliament Members Adopt Pugilism
The bitter feeling of members of the same party on controversial legislation resulted in fist fights yesterday in both the House of Representatives and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Not a Candidate Mr. Brown and Kearsley
At a mooting at Greta last night the administrator of Kearsley Shire (Mr. Brown), who is also the provisional Mayor of Cessnock, said a the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →State Parliament Legislative Council American Loan Criticised. Sydney
When the Legislative Council met this afternoon at half-past four o'clock a series of questions concerning the Child Welfare Department was asked by Mr…
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When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the further consideration of the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections (Further Amendment) Bill was, on…
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A by-election of Dalley seat in the House of Representatives in the place of Mr. W. G. Mahony, will be held on February 26. voting will be…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Wallsend Hospital Election of Committee
At the annual meeting of Wallsend Hospital subscribers last night the following members were, elected to the board: Subsidising employers'…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Adult Franchise In Municipal Elections Bill in Assembly Sydney
In the Bill to amend the Local Government Act, which the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Fitzgerald) asked the Legislative Assembly for…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Shire Elections Hebburn No. 1 Candidate
At a meeting of Hebburn No. 1 miners' lodge, Messrs. Barty and Wright were unanimously endorsed as selected candidates to stand for B…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →State Parliament Legislative Assembly Family Endowment Bill Third Reading Passed Protest Against the Gag. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Bavin asked Mr. Lazzarini, the Chief Secretary, if any decision had been reached in regard to the Electoral Bill,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →State Parliament Legislative Assembly Family Endowment Tax on Employers. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly, Dr. Arthur asked Mr. Lang, the Premier, if he would make provision for the wives of husbands in mental asylums and gaols on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament Length of the Session. Sydney
If the expectation of the majority of members is realised, the present session of the State Parliament will, end early in March. But Mr. Lang says both Houses…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Architects' Institute Interest in Election
The election of members to the council of the Institute of Architects is being viewed with much interest. Those members who have been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cessnock Council Nomination of Candidates
Nominations from aspirants for Cessnock municipal honors will close on March 11. In addition to the nine endorsed…
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Although it is understood that there is a general desire on the part of members, for various reasons, that the present session should be brought…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →His Seventh Term Nationalists' President Election Prospects
"The National Party is truly democratic, and honestly working for the good of all Motions of the community," declares Mr. C. A. Earp, C.B.E…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Vacant Seat Hamilton By-election
At the request of prominent ratepayers, Mr. Walter Gow, manager of the firm of Gow and Company, of Beaumont-street, has consented to be…
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