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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Archbishop of Melbourne Early Election Likely Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 August 1929 · page 1

It is understood no further invitations will be tendered to clergymen overseas, in respect by the selection of the Anglican Archbishop…

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State Parliament

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 2

The State Parliament will meet probably on Tuesday, September 10. An extremely hectic session is anticipated. The Premier has important…

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Federal Parliament to Meet. Big Issues This Session. Economy Campaign Applauded

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 4

"With the price of wool down, and the wheat position not as favourable as it might be, with a wave of direct action which has affected Australia's…

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Federal Parliament

Manilla Express · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 2

The Federal Parliament resumed on Wednesday. After the representatives had sat for eight minutes, Mr…

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Election of Bishop

Manilla Express · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 1

The successor to Bishop Wentworth-Shields will be elected at Armidale on 28th inst…

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South Australian By-election. Adelaide

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 2

The by-election for the Central District No. 1 of the Legislative Council resulted in an overwhelming victory for Whitford (Lab.) by 2813 votes…

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Hospital Carnival. Queen, Candidates

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 2

The various Queen Committees have now got to business in earnest. It is very difficult to ascertain what money is held by them, but all are confident…

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Sober by Act of Parliament

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 3

Generally when folk opposed to Temperance reform are destitute of argument—and perhaps intellect—they fall back upon what they regard…

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To-day's Wires Uproar in Parliament. Brisbane

North West Champion · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 5

A great uproar occurred in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, resulting in four members being suspended for a week. The entire opposition…

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Federal Parliament Governor-General Grants Premier Dissolution Federal Election will Take Place Immediately SYDNEY

Manilla Express · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. Brace, Prime Minister, waited on the Governor-General to-day and returned in happy spirits…

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Builders or Bashers? Heal Election Issue. Parliament Accepts Arbitration Bill

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

"By a majority of tour votes the elected representatives of the people in the Federal Parliament have agreed that it is necessary to clear away the…

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Local and General. Federal Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

The supporters of Mr. C. L. A. Abbott. Minister for Home Affairs, are requested to attend a meeting to be held at the office of Messrs. A. U. Ezzy…

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Federal Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

Saturday, October 12, has been definitely decided on as the day on which the Federal elections will be held. All parties are embarking on…

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Federal Elections Compulsory Enroiment

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 1

Electors are reminded that enrel[?]tsant is compulsory; and that failure to do so renders them liabls to a penalty not…

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Federal Elections Mr. Bruce's Letter Sir

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

1 beg to inform you that the second reading of a measure, constituting an important part of the policy of the Government, the…

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The Federal Election Governments Prospects of Return

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

With a Federal Election a matter of a certainty within the next three weeks the question arises, "What chance has the…

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Federal Elections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

Electors are reminded that enrolment is compulsory, and that failure to do so renders them liable to a penalty not exceeding…

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Federal Election

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

The Federal election has been fixed for Saturday 12th October. Writs will be issued on 23rd Sept and nominations close on…

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Local and General. Federal Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. C. L. A. Abbott. Minister for Home Affairs and member for the Gwydir. will deliver an address to the electors of Moree in Balo Street on…

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Late Telegrams Labor Nominations for Federal Elections. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 2

The A.L.P. Executive last night considered the nominations for the forthcoming elections and refused to endorse the candidates to oppose Messrs…

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