THRILLS? Political Prophecy Big Elections London
The year 1928 promises more political excitement abroad than at home, says "The Times" in a leading article…
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Politics & elections, 1928
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Ireland's Parliament an Extraordinary Tangle Difficulties of Mr. Cosgrave Opposition Outmatched in Battle of Tactics
The almost impossible task of following the trend of politics in the Irish Free Stale is shown by Hugh Curran in an article in the "Chicago Tribune." The difficulties confronting the new President (Mr. Cosgrave)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Junction Candidate?
"There will be at by-election in the City Council shortly," remarked a member of the Junction Progress Association at the meeting last night. "I…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Vacancy Newcastle By-election
The vacancy on the Newcastle Council caused by the death of Alderman Shcddcn must be filled before the end of the month. The election…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Abattoir Board Candidates for Election
The forthcoming Abattoir Board election is causing considerable interest. The four sitting members, Aldermen Beath (president). McGregor…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →House of Lords General Election Issue
According to some of the best known writers in the British Press, the reform of the House of Lords will be the big issue at the next general election. Some…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Board Aid. Cornish a Candidate
Alderman Cornish, of Newcastle Council, was nominated as a candidate for election on the Board of Fire Commissioners by Wallsend Council…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The City Elections
Now that the holidays are over the city election campaign will enter immediately upon its early phases. Labour is organising vigorously, and is determined…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Two Candidates Fire Commissioners' Board Shire Support Sought
It was recently stated at Waratah Council meeting, when the Mayor (Alderman Cowie) was elected as a candidate for the Board of Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City By-election Nominations Closing Date
Nominations for the City Council sent, made vacant by Alderman Shedden's death, will close at 5 p.m. on January 19, it was decided at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ballot Proposed Fire Board Candidates "Neither Would Win"
Alderman Cornish was nominated unopposed as the City Council candidate for membership on the Board of Fire Commissioners last night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hotel Employees Election of Officers
Newcastle branch of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Union last night elected the following officers for the ensuing term; President, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Federal Election
Whether the saying that coming events cast their shadows before them is to be regarded as other than a metaphorical expression may be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Elections Statement by Mr. Bruce. Melbourne
Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, this evening said he had read with some interest and considerable amusement the statements made by Messrs. Charlton and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Abattoir Board Candidates
Addresses were made to New Lambton Council last night by Aldermen Melville, Fegan, and McGregor, members of the Newcastle Abattoir…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle Council Election
Due to a typegraphical, error it was stated in an advertisement published on Wednesday, that Friday, February 29, had been fixed as nomination day in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →With the Surfers Bronze Medallion Tests Many Candidates Busy Time for Examiners
Surf bronze medallion examinations will be held over the week-end by the examining board of the northern branch of the Surf…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Broadcasting Parliament
"It would be a frightful affliction on the nation to broadcast the debates from the House of Commons," declares Mr. Bernard Shaw. "The immediate result…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Keen Contest City Council By-elections Likely Candidates
Interest in Newcastle civic affairs is reflected by the keens contest that is likely for the vacancy on the council caused by the death of Alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →N.J.C. COMMITTEE New Candidates Likely
Interest is being taken by the members of the Newcastle Jockey Club in the coming elections for the committee of the club. It is stated that…
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