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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Parramatta By-election Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 7

The poll for Parramatta by-election was declared to-day. The final figures were: General Lloyd (Nat.), 7099; Hooke (Lab.), 6258; Bowles (Ind.),…

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State Parliament Resumption of Business Important Measures SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 9

After the Christmas vacation the Legislative Assembly settled down to business again this afternoon. On the business paper were nine measures which were taken to the second reading stage before the adjournment, while there are also…

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Back to Work State Parliament Railways Wages Losses No Reimbursement

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—After the Christmas vacation, the Legislative Assembly settled down to business again this afternoon. On the business…

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Parramatta By-election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

Brigadier-General Lloyd (Nationalist) won the Parramatta by-election on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Chief Secretary (Mr…

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Election Costs-- £2000 for Telegrams

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

If Judge Edwards, the newly-appointed Electoral Commissioner, has his way, it will be several days before the results of general elections in New…

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State Politics Parliament House, Sydney. 18/2/29. , Some Achievements — an Excellent Record

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

The Bavin-Buttenshaw Government has attempted, very little that is spectacular; but already it has accomplished work of outstanding…

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Casino-bonalbo the Railway Line Questions in Parliament Why All the Delay? Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Pollack (C.P.) asked the Minister for Works and Railways whether he would give him an assurance that the…

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Parliament Delves in History

Tweed Daily · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

The British Government has now decided to assist an undertaking that has been started to compile a worthy record of the individuals and the…

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Censure Motion. In Federal Parliament To-day

Tweed Daily · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.--Mr. Seullin (Leader of the Opposition) gave notice in the House of Representatives to-day that he…

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1917 LOYALISTS Echo in Parliament SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 7

There was an echo of the 1917 railway strike in the Legislatvie Assembly to-night when the Premier (Mr. Bavin) moved the second reading of the bill…

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Audience of 35,000 Mr. Baldwin Speaks Election Campaign London

Northern Star · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 7

Using an electioneering broadcasting device whereby his speech was heard in nine halls in various towns in Lancashire…

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Brisbane Notes (From Our Correspondent). Date of the Elections

Northern Star · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 11

When will the State elections take place? This is the question which is being asked by many people almost daily. Figuring out a reply, it may…

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A Woman Candidate

Northern Star · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 11

For the first time in the history of Queensland, an officially endorsed woman candidate will seek Parliamentary honours at the forthcoming…

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Telegraphic News. Censure Motion. in Federal Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday. -- Mr. Scullin (Leader of the Opposition), in the House of Representatives, today moved: -- "That in the opinion of this…

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Many Elections Seven in Three Years Council's Worries

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Six elections, in addition to the triennial election, in little more than there years, is the record of South Grafton Municipal Council…

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Many Elections Seven in Three Years Council's Worries

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Six elections, in addition to the triennial election, in a little more than three years, is the record of South Grafton Municipal Council…

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Liberal Party Mr. Lloyd George's Policy the Election Campaign London

Northern Star · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 5

Choosing the feast of St. David, the Welsh patron saint, for the occasion, Mr. Lloyd George addressed 410 Liberal candidates for the forthcoming…

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Senate Election. Disputed Returns Labor Candidates' Appeal Judgment Reserved

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Sitting as a Court of Disputed Returns, Mr. Justice Starke, in the High Court today, heard the appeal of Labor Senate…

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Victorian Senators Disputed Returns Labour Candidates Appeal Marking of Ballot Papers Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 7

Sitting as a Court of Disputed Returns, Mr. Justice Starke in the High Court heard the appeal of the Labour Senate candidates…

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Tenterfield By-election

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 5

An important by-election in Tenterfield municipality was held on Saturday. The campaign was a heated one. Policy speeches consisted of attacks…

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