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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Sensational Scene at Parliament House

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 6

At a convivial gathering of members in the smoke room of the New South Wales Parliament House on Christmas Eve, Mr. A. Keegan, an elderly Labor…

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Double Bigamy Charge Against Secretary of New Political Party. Intended Standing for Parliament

Tweed Daily · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Mr. Frederick Knight; who was organising secretary of the newly-formed Liberal Party, and had intended standing for…

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South Australian Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 3 January 1927 · page 3

ADELAIDE, Monday.—Speaking at it Labor mooting, the Premier, Mr. Hill, said that the State elections would bo held on March 20 or April 2. A…

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Elections in South Australia Adelaide

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 5

Speaking at a Labour meeting the Premier (Mr. Hill) said that the State elections would be held on March 26 or April 2. A decision would be reached in a few days…

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Federal Parliament Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

Federal Ministers who were in Sydney yesterday stated that the last session of the Commonwealth Parliament to be held in Melbourne would probably open on Wednesday,…

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P.P.U. Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

All the officers of Mullumbimby P.P.U. were re-elected at the annual meeting held yesterday, as follows: President, Mr. J. D. Condon…

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Surf Competiton Cronulla Candidate Wins

Tweed Daily · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The result of the "Sun's", surf competition, which was inaugurated in aid of the hospitals, was available this morning. Miss…

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French Senate Elections Paris

Northern Star · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 5

The keenest interest is being taken in the Senatorial elections to-day. Senators hold office for nine years, and one-third retire triennially. This year there are also by…

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Speedway Tragedy. Question in Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--In the Assembly Mr. Scott-Fell referred to the death of R. G. Garlick at the Maroubra speedway, and asked if, in the interest of…

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State Parliament Bills Restored to Notice Paper a Quiet Day Grants Wanted for Roads Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 5

After a fortnight's adjournment over the Christmas and New Year holidays both Houses of the New South Wales State Parliament resumed to-day. The only matter…

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Quiet Opening Day Slate Parliament Resumes After Xmas Vacation. Several Bills Restored to Business Paper. Relief for Victims of Bush Fires?

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--After a fortnight's adjournment over the Xmas holidays, both Houses of N.S.W. Parliament resumed to-day. The only…

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State Parliament Opposition's Refusal of Pairs "Broken Promise" London Trips May Be Off Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 5

The Premier announced in the Legislative Assembly, to-day that it is his intention to send the Minister for Justice and Assistant Treasurer (Mr. McKell)…

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State Parliament Assistance for Victims of Bush Fires. Mr. Dunn Replies to Questions. The Government and Dr. Evatt

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. [?]nn) gave to questions asked…

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In Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

Sydney, Friday.--In the Assembly to-day the Minister for Labor and Industry gave notice of a bill to provide for child endowment…

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A Quiet Day State Parliament Contry Members' Families. Mr Wearne's Little Joke

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier (Mr. Lang) told Mr. Vincent (C.P.) he was not in a position to say…

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State Parliament Crown Lands Bill Considered Improvement Leases Curb on Trafficking Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the debate on the Crown Lands Amendment Bill was continued in committee. The Minister (Mr. Dunn) announced that…

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Shopping Night Member Says Not Favored. in Hands of Cabinet. Parliament in Session

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Stuart Robertson asked Mr. Baddeley whether he would introduce the shop amending bill…

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Guyra-dorrigo Line Report Tabled in Parliament Committee's Verdict Narrow Majority in Favour Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

The report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works on the construction of the proposed line of railway from Guyra to…

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In Parliament. Federal Roads Grant

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Baddeley) gave notice of a Bill to provide for child…

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Seat for Theodore in Federal Parliament Mr. Mahoney to Resign

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--Mr. E. G. Theodore, ex-Premier of Queensland, is to enter federal politics. He was to-night unanimously…

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