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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Mussolini Plans to Abolish Elections

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 3

ROME, Sunday.--After a speech by the Prime Minister (Signor Mussolini) the Fascist Grand Council adopted the text of the scheme for the…

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Federal Elections Mr. Manning's Statement, Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 5

Addressing the Bathurst branch of the Nationalist Association at its annual meeting Mr. Manning, M.H.R., predicted that the next Federal elections would be…

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British Parliament. Queen Will Not Attend Opening

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.—To-morrow will be the first time since the accession of George V that Queen Mary, Owing to a cold, has not attended the…

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Submarines Proposal to Outlaw "Poor Election Dodge" French Opinion

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Monday:—The "Morning Post's" Paris correspondent states that many columns of newsprint are devoted to the commemoration of the 150th…

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Federal Elections Labour's Programme Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 5

The president of the A.L.P. (Mr. Webster) said to-day that Labour is concentrating on the coming Federal elections. "Should it gain the Treasury benches," he…

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Outlawing Submarines Mr. Kellogg Reiterates Offer France Has Doubts Regarded As Election Dodge. Ottawa

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. Kellogg, United States Secretary of State, who is visiting Canada, in the course of in interview, reiterated the United States' offer to negotiate treaties…

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King's Speech British Parliament Opening Ceremony. Franchise Extension

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday:--Parliament was opened to- day by the king. The customary enthusiasm greeted, the Royal procession on the way from…

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British Parliament Procession From the Palace King's Speech Labour Amendment Proposed London

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 5

Parliament was opened to-day by the King. The customary enthusiasm greeted the procession of his Majesty from Buchingham Palace to the House of…

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Ballina Hospital Election of Committee Ballina

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

The adjourne annual meeting of subscribers to Ballina District Hospital was held last night. Ald. T. Wallace in the absence of Mr. E. J. Stone (president)…

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Another Candidate. The American Presidency

Tweed Daily · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 8

CHICAGO, Thursday:--Governor Lowden, it is officially announced is a candidate for Republican Presidential nomination, having filed a petition in…

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Wollondilly Election Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 5

The Minister for Labour is proceeding to Moss Vale to-day to make arrangements for the selection of the Nationalist candidate for the Wollondilly seat. The candidate…

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55 CANDIDATES. Brisbane City Council

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 3

BRISBANE, Sunday: --For 20 scats on Brisbane City Council,55 candidates have nominated, and the elections, which will be conducted on political…

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Brisbane Elections Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4

For the 20 scats on the Brisbane City Council 55 candidates have nominated and the elections, which will be conducted on political lines, will be…

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German Elections Possible Berlin

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 5

The Educational, Reform Bill continues to cause acute dissension among the parties forming the coalition. The shrewdest political leaders express the…

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U.S. Presidency Hoover a Candidate Washington

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. Hoover, Secretary of Commerce, made an open declaration of his candidacy for the Republican Presidential nomination to-day, and pledged himself,…

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Pact Criticised Federal Election, Farmers and Settlers Expression of Disapproval SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

The pact entered into between the Nationalist and Country parties for the next Federal election was severely criticised at a meeting of…

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Wollondilly By-election Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

There are only two nominations for the Wollondilly seat, the by-election for which will be held op March 3. They are Daniel Edward Chalker,…

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Brisbane Elections Mayor Joily Returned Parties Unchanged

Tweed Daily · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

BRISBANE, Sunday:--Brisbane City elections were held yesterday. The Mayor Alderman Jolly) was re-elected to office by a majority of 26,809 votes…

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Brisbane Council Elections Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 5

The triennial elections of Brisbane City Council were held on Saturday in wretched weather and the poll, therefore, was light, despite the fact…

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State Parliament Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 5

It was stated in political circles to-night that a section of Cabinet favours two sessions being held this year. The proposal is that…

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