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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Successful Candidates:—

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 4

Successful candidates who sat for the Permit to Enrol examination at Stafford Public School, were:— Valma Egan, Edna Bourke, Maureen…

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Election of Auditors

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 5

It was decided on the million of Mr. Cory, seconded by Mr. McConaghy, to elect the accountants, for the time being, of the Bank of New South Wales…

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Federal Parliament Cabinet Meeting

Manilla Express · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

Members and Ministers are gathering for the Federal session The party rooms and corridors in the House itself are alive…

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From the Capital. the New Parliament Opens. Stormy Passage for the Government. Divided Forces and Strong Opposition. Canberra, February 8

North West Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

The Eleventh Parliament of the Commonwealth, which was opened by the Governor-General, promises to be one of the most exciting for, many…

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The Ugly Man Sports. For Jockey Club Candidate

North West Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 2

On next Saturday, 16th February, the Showground will hum with life—or the promoters of the Sports in aid of the Jockey Club candidate, in the…

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Parramatta By-election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

Brigadier-General Lloyd (Nationalist) won the Parramatta election on Saturday caused by the death of the late Mr. A. Bruntnell. The voting…

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MISREPRESENTATION Parliament House, Sydney. 26/27/29

North West Champion · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 8

Three factors contributed to the falling-off of the Nationalist vote in Parramatta, namely, apathy on the part of nominal Nationalist…

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Ugly Man Competition B[?] Man in The Field Mr. Herb Roberts is the Candidate

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 2

On Friday night at the annual meeting of the Business Men 's Association, a letter was received from the Returned Soldier's…

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Degrading Parliament

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 2

For some years the prestige of the Legislative Assembly in this State has steadily declined. It is not overstating the case to say that at present it…

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State of Roads. Questions in Parliament

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 4

Newcastle to Sydney Road:—Mr. Wearne asked the Minister for Local Government,— In view of the fact that the people…

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Bruce-Page Election Promises Many Already Fulfilled. Canberra, s[?]1/29

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

"A remarkable number of promises made by the Bruce-Page Government in its Policy Speech prior to the election on November last year, have a…

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Mandowa Shire Elections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

To Electors of A Riding, Mandowa Shire: Owing to the resign nation of Cr. Gardner I have accepted nomination to the…

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Fascist Parliament

Manilla Express · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

The first parliament "elected" under the new Fascist Scheme showed no want of loyalty to the Italian throne. The King, Queen…

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Queensland Elections. Mr. S. Brassington in Mungindi

North West Champion · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

Last Tuesday, Mr. S. Brassington, M.L.A., selected Labor candidate for Balonne, addressed the Queensland electors of Mungindi outside the…

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Man Killed. Queensland Elections Garden's Statements. Hit By Falling Bucket. SYDNEY, Thursday. SYDNEY

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

While Frank Tridgett (65) was working at the bottom of a well 70 feet deep near Young, a heavy bucket which was being lowered became Mr. Grayndler, M.L.C., general secretary of the A.W.U., referring to Mr. Garden's statements in connection with the timber strike, says that the…

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British Elections

Manilla Express · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 6

As a guide to the Australian student of British polities, the following analysis of the position of parties, which has just…

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Novel Plea to Governor-general "Suspend Abbott" Election Echo

Manilla Express · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 4

Serious allegations against the Minister for Home-Affiars, Mr. C. L. A. Abbott, are made by Dr. Watson, who was defeated for a…

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"A Live Wire!" Australian Contests in Eng. Election London

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

Hugh D. McIntosh contesting in the Ross Cromarty elections is a laborite, against Ian MacPherson, whom is a liberalite with…

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Queensland Elections

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

The latest figures from Queensland show that the National-Country Party is likely to hold 45 seats, and Labour 29; with one…

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Queensland Elections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 2

On latest returns, the Nationalists hold 42 seats, Labor 29, Independent I. Mr Kirwin, has a majority of…

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