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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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State Parliament Legislative Council the Electoral Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 7

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the President announced that the Royal assent had been given to the following bills:—Public Loans…

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Final Touches Newmarket Candidates V.R.C. Gallops Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 7

Nine of the final acceptors for the Newmarket Handicap are finishing their preparation at Caulfied. Three of those, Fuji San, Bravado and Lace…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

The first business proceeded with when the Legislative Council met at half-past four o'clock this afternoon was the second reading of the Workmen's Compensation…

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A Riotous Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 5

The elections for the Mayoralty of Chicago were held amid unprecedented rioting. Seven men were seriously injured and three election officials have…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Family Endowment Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Unitarian Church Bill passed through its remaining stages, and forwarded to the Legislative Assembly…

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Labor Gain British By-election LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 1

The Stourbridge by-election, due to the death of Mr. D. P. Pielous (Conservative), resulted:— Wellock (Labor) 16,561…

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Kearsley Shire Candidates for Council

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 7

The list of candidates for forthcoming election of councillors for kearsley Shire were made available to-day. Aspirants for shire honors are:…

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Election of Officers Dora Creek Association

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 8

At the annual meeting of Dora Creek Progress Association, officer bearers for the year were elected as follows: President, Mr. J…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Income Tax Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Flowers, the President, announced the receipt of a communication from the Governor, intimating that he had granted…

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The Commons Stourbridge Election Labour Success (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 5

The by-election at Stourbridge, made necessary by the death last month from his war wounds of Mr. D. P. Pielou, was held yesterday, and resulted as follows:—…

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Charlton Prophetic Federal Labor Government Dalley Election Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 7

The Dalley by-election for the vacancy to the House of Representatives was held to-day. The question, which is agitating the…

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Dalley By-election Mr. Theodore Wins Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 4

Polling for the Dalley by-election caused by the resignation of Mr. W. Mahony, was held yesterday, and resulted in an easy win for Mr. E. G. Theodore…

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State Parliament Legislative Council the Electoral Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 7

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the President announced that Mr. D. Malone had been granted six months' leave of absence as from…

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Better Parliament "More Women Members" SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 12

In proposing the toast of "Parliament, coup[?]led with the name of Mr. Cameron, M.L.A., at the annual meeting of Singleton Central branch…

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Federal Parliament the Senate the Picture Industry Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 4

The Senate met this afternoon. Senator Glasgow, the Minister for Home and Territories, announced that Mr. P. B. M'Gregor, a Brisbane barrister, had…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Electoral Bill Agreed to Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 4

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, Dr. Wall moved that the whole of the papers in connection with the enforced retirement of Mr. Peisley, S.M., be…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 6

In the Senate to-day, Senator Grant (N.S.W.) protested against the ordinance abolishing trial by jury in the Federal Territory, He asked if it was to the fact…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Workmen's Compensation Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 6

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Betting and Gaming (Amendment) Bill was received from the Legislative Assembly, and on the motion of…

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Hamilton. Municipal Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 8

It is understood that there are three candidates for the extraordinary municipal election at Hamilton, necessitated by the resignation of Alderman J. H. Gamble,…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

In the Senate to-day, on the motion of Senator Pearce, Senator Sampson was appointed a member of the House Committee in place of Senator M'Lachlan, who…

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