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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Should be Extended Life of Parliament. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 1

Mr Bowden, M.P., addressing the Parramatta Nationalist Association, declared the present term of three years for Parliament altogether too…

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P.P. Board Elections

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 1

[?] of the [?] Board district of [?] were con[?]…

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Early Election Possible

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

If the Cooks' strike does not speedily terminate, it is possible Mr Bruce will ask for a dissolution and go to the country on the…

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Tasmanian Election. Hobart

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 7

The general elections in Tasmania were hold yesterday. Returns to hand are all very incomplete and give no indication of the final result. The…

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Election Nullified

Manilla Express · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 5

The directors of the Urana Pastures Protection Board have been served with, a notice that the recent election was illegal…

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Tasmanian Elections Nationalists Hold Majority

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 June 1928 · page 1

The latest Tasmanian election returns indicate Nationalists in the final count will have a majority of one…

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Senate Election

Manilla Express · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 2

On Tuesday there was a joint sitting of both houses of parliament to elect a member of the Senate for New South Wales to…

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Tasmanian Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 1

The final scrutiny of ballot papers reveals that the Labour Government was definitely defeated at the elections. The states of parties will be…

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National Candidate SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, addressing a meeting at Barton, on behalf of the Nationalist Candidate, Mr. Pratten, made it clear that…

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Local Council Franchise—polling Booths

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 7

Ordinance 9, under the Local Government Act, provides that a Council or Returning Officer shall upon receipt of a petition lodged at least one…

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What Is a "Whip"? Important Men in Federal Parliament

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 6

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make a speech—Mr. A. G. Manning, the member for Macquarie, Mr. J. A. J…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 July 1928 · page 2

The Victorian Parliament will open on Wednesday. With its nominal majority of one the position of their Labor Ministry is precarious, inasmuch…

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W. A. Parliament. Perth

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 2

The West Australian Legislative Council passe the second reading of a bill to ratify the Financial Agreement by 14 votes to 10. It is believed that…

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Federal Elections. Canberra

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 2

Although the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) declined to divulge the Government's intentions regarding the Federal elections, It is believed they…

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From the Capital a Prominent Man in the National Parliament

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 2

Pope tells us that "the propel study of mankind, and while the Federal Parliament is in recess we may with advantage take a familiar…

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Suburban Municipal Elections. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

A determined attempt will be made by the A.L.P. to capture many seats in suburban councils at the municipal elections in December next…

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Mechanics' Election

Manilla Express · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 2

Considerable interest was manifested in the election of the Committee to control the affairs of Manilla Mechanics' Institute…

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From the Capital Parliament to Meet in August Will There Be an Early Election? Mr Scullin's Dilemma

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 4

Everything seems to be shaping for an early Election—but, as Bernard Shaw remarks, you never can tell! Mr. Bruce keeps his own…

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To the Editor P. R. For L. G. Elections

Manilla Express · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 4

Sir,--Why not have Proportional Representation for Local Government Elections?. There is some political agitation against…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 3

It is understood that the State Parliament will be called together on September 11…

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