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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Queensland Parliament Official Opening. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

The opening of the final session of the Twenty-fourth Parliament of Queensland to-day was unique by reason of the failure of the military guard of honour furnished…

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State Parliament Forthcoming Session Programme Outlined Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 5

The programme for the forthcoming session of the State Parliament, which is expected to commence on September 11 or 12 next, was outlined, by Mr. Bavin…

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Queensland Parliament No-confidence Motion. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 7

A no-confidence motion in the Government was launched ill the Legislative Assembly by the leader of the Opposition, who devoted special attention to the…

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"Outside Money" Clash in Parliament Brisbane Scene Brisbane

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

There was a short, sharp clash between the Premier (Mr. McCormack) and Mr. Godfrey Morgan in the Legislative Assembly last night…

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Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 6

It now appears more than likely that the Federal elections will be held in November. It was pointed out in political circles in Sydney last night that once…

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Federal Elections Labor Party Ready "Machine Well Oiled"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 10

The A.L.P. will not be taken by surprise should the Federal Government decide on an early erection. The vice-president of the Newcastle…

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Combine Forces N. Lambton Progress Bodies Municipal Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 5

It is intended to form at New Lambton a strong progress association. At the meeting of the Eastern Area (New Lambton) Progress Association,…

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No Disturbance Election in Cairo LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 1

"The Times" Cairo correspondent telegraphs that yesterday's political proceedings, about which there had been some slight apprehension,…

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Polling Day Ready for Federal Elections CANBERRA

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 5

Saturday November 17: or Saturday, November 24, will be polling day in the Federal elections. Parliament will reassemble on…

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"I Won't Vote" Maitland Council Election Censure Sequel

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 7

"I am going to vote against anybody who in nominated" declared Alderman Ferry, when nominations were called at the meeting of the East…

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NOVEMBER 17 Federal Elections SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 5

Confirmation was obtained to-day that the Federal elections would in all probability be held on November 17…

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Federal Elections the Wide Bay Seat Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 5

It is extremely doubtful whether a by-election will ho held to fill the vacancy in the Federal Parliament caused by the death of Mr. Corser on Tuesday…

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The Prime Minister the Federal Elections. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 5

Optimism regarding the future of Australia was expressed by Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, in an interview at Stanthorpe to-day…

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Municipal Elections Labor Party's Move Local Policy

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 7

Newcastle and Maitland Labor organisations have taken their first step in the coming municipal election campaign…

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Speers' Point. Lake Macquarie Shire Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 9

At a meeting of A.L.P. delegates and Labour supporters, held at Speers' Point, a shire district assembly was formed for the purpose of controlling matters in…

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Federal Elections Certainty This Year Campaign Policy. Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 4

Mr. Bruce's speech at Brisbane places beyond all doubt the question of a general election this year. It is regarded as an indication also…

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Kurri Elsteddfod Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 9

Mr. Arnold Bailey presided at the annual meeting of the Kurri Kurri Elsteddfod Society last night, when the following officers were elected were…

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Progressive Party Merewether Branch Rules Municipal Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 6

Rules for the Merewether Municipal Progressive Party were considered a meeting last night. Rule D reads: "To support any public movement or…

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Electrical Trades Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 6

The secretary of the Newcastle branch of the Electrical Trades Union (Mr. Wells) has been nominated for election to the union's Federal…

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Labour and Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. Bird, general secretary to the A.L.P. announced in Sydney yesterday that Labour would contest the Robertson electorate at the forthcoming Federal…

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