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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Reference in Parliament Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 6

Reference to the matter was made in the Legislative Assembly to-night. Mr. Goldstein asked the Assistant Treasurer whether it was a fact that Mr…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Liquor Amendment Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 7

In the Legislative Council this afternoon. on the motion of Mr. Boyce, the Attorney-General, the Liquor Amendment (Fees) Bill was read a third time, and…

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Canberra Comedy "Bung" Rule in Parliament Unusual Incident Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 6

There was an extraordinary occurrence in the House of Representatives early this morning when the second reading of the Arbitration Bill was…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Arbitration Bill Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 6

When the House of Representatives met to-day, Mr. Stewart (Vic.), by way of a personal explanation, said he had said when he had intimated his intention to…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Arbitration Bill Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 4

The House of Representatives did not adjourn as was originally intended and reported on Thursday night, but sat until an early hour this morning. The…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly the Marketing Bill Family Endowment Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 5

In order to expedite the end of the present session, the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon. Mr. Buttenshaw, the Acting Premier,…

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The Candidate's Promise

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 12

Geordie and Bill were discussing the candidates for the council election. Bill: "Who are ye gunna vote for, Geordie?"…

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 4

Although the Government apparently is hopeful that it will be possible to bring the current session of the State Parliament to a close this…

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Martin By-election Only One Nationalist. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 4

The executive of the Nationalist Association decided to-day that only one candidate —Mr. Graham Patten—should be endorsed to contest the Martin…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 7

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the President announced that the Royal Assent had been given to the Appropriation Bill…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Arbitration Bill Mr. Latham's Defence Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 6

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Thompson (N.S.W.) drew attention to the fact that the film "Dawn," though prohibited by the censors, was under…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Local Government Act Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 4

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, general surprise was caused by Mr. Trethowen moving the adjournment of the House to discuss the question of…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Arbitration Bill Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, in reply to Mr. M'Grath (Vic.). Mr. Latham, the Attorney-General, said he had no information about the rumour that…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 7

In the Legislative Council to-day the Marketing and Primary Products (Amendment Bill and the Supreme Court and mental) Bill was also read a third time…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Electoral Bill Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 6

In the House of Representatives to-day, M. Bruce. the Prime Minister, informed Mr. Jackson (Tas.) that the Queensland officer whom the Government…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 4

The Legislative Council continued its sitting this morning, after our report closed. In committee, some opposition was…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Proposed Exhibition Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, to-day, Mr Bruce, the Prime Minister, promised Mr. Fenton (Vic.) to inquire into the report that advantage had been taken…

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Dominion Parley No 1929 Conference Elections Clash London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 2

There will be no Imperial Conference in 1929, owing to the British general elections, which are due that year…

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State Parliament Joint Sitting Election of Senator Senator Gardiner Elected Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 6

Both Houses of the State Parliament met in the Legislative Council this afternoon to elect a Senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late John…

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Reference in Parliament Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 7

In the House of Representative last night Mr. Seabrook (Tasmania) stated that there was a threat of the shipping trouble extending. In view of the serious…

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