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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Japanese Elections Tokio

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 5

To-day the first general election under the extended suffrage laws in Japan is absorbing public interest. Polling commenced early this morning…

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For First Time Voters Flock to Poll Japanese Election Tokio

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

The weather is good, and voters are flocking to the poll. There is little confusion. The Opposition is bitterly resentful, but did not have time to…

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Keen Election Wallsend Hospital Ballot for Board

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 8

Interest unprecedented in the history of the institution is being taken in the election of the people's representatives to Wallsend District…

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Wallsend Hospital Election of Board Members

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 7

The controversy created by the discharge of Matron Lowrey and Sister Hodges has awakened unexampled interest in the election to Wallsend Hospital…

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Japanese Elections Tokio

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 7

At the elections yesterday 75 per cent. of the eligibles voted, greatly exceeding the proportions of the previous elections under the restricted suffrage, showing the…

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May Day Committee Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 6

At a meeting of the May Day Committee. West Wallsend, yesterday, the following officers were elected for 1928:—President, Mr. W. Standing;…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives No-confidence Motion Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 5

There was a full attendance of members of the Government party in the House of Representatives to-day, and the Opposition benches were bare…

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Fire Board Election Wickham Votes Again

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 8

Wickham Council made a mistake when forwarding Us votes for Alderman Cornish, in connection with the the Brigades Board election. They…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives No-confidence Motion Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day all other business was suspended on the motion of Mr. Bruce the Prime Minister, for the discussion of Mr. Chariton's…

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Wollondilly Election Premier at Bundanoon Bundanoon

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 6

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, addressed the electors here to-night in support of the candidature on Mr. Mark Morton, the Nationalist candidate for…

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Japanese Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

The final results of the Japanese election are as follows:—Minseito 218, Seiyukai 217, Labour 8, Kakushin 4, Jitsudo 4, Independents 15. These figures are…

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"DEAD-HEAT" Japan's General Election No Disorder Tokio

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

Japan's general election ended virtually in a tie. The Government obtained 218 seats and the Opposition 217, and others around 30, making a…

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"Not Done Yet" North Rugby League Team Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 5

There waw a big attendance at Northern Suburbs Rugby League Club's annual meeting, held in the Wickham Council Chambers last night. Mr. J. Grahame…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives No-confidence Debate Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 5

The debate on Mr. Charlton's motion of no—confidence in the Government was continued in the House of Representatives to-day…

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Brisbane Notes Brisbane, February 23. the City Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 12

The City election resulted in a disheartening surprise for the Labour Party, and an equally pleasant surprise for the Mayoral Party. It was generally…

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Wollondilly Election Premier Confident. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. T. R. Bavin, State Premier, returned to Sydney early this morning, from an electioneering tour of the Wollondilly electorate, in the interests of…

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Fire Board Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 10

Sir,—I have noted with interest the proceedings of the last meeting of the Carrington Council, held on Tuesday evening, 21st inst. It will be observed…

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African Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 5

It is reported from Capetown that the by-election for the Three Rivers constituency, adjoining Port Elizabeth, resulted in a win for the South African Party…

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Good Mile Win Lord Banner Shows Promise St. Leger Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 8

Lord Banner made a field of mile horses look cheap when he captured the Rutherford Handicap at the Maitland meeting on Saturday. He…

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Labor Prepares Federal Election Fight

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

With a view to preventing irregularities and misunderstanding. the A.L.P. executive has issued voluminous instructions bearing on the…

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