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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Relics of Parliament Exhibition in London

Northern Star · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

There is now to be seen at the London Museum an exhibition, partly permanent and party temporary in illustration of "Parliament and the…

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Unemployed Requests Petition to Parliament Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met to-day Mr. M. Burlce (Lab.) presented a petition from the One Big Union of Unemployed, asking that two…

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Unemployed Union Allowance Too Small Petition to Parliament

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday--Mr. Burke (Lab.) presented a petition in the Legislative Assembly to-day from the One Big Union of Unemployed, asking…

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First-aid Glasses Dobie's Bight Candidates Successful

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

During the past few months first-aid classes have been held at Doble's Right and on Monday night last an examination was held in Casino, when 13 can…

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First-aid Classes Dobie's Bight Candidates Successful

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

During the past few months first-aid classes have been held at Dohie's Bight and on Monday night last an examination was held in Casino, when 13…

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Hearing Refused Unemployed in Parliament Man Forcibly Removed

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Legislative Assembly to-day, by 39 votes to 31 refused to give permission to two representatives of the unemployed to…

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Year of Progress Murwillumbah C.W.A. Annual Meeting of Members Election of Officers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 4

The annual meeting of Murwillumbah branch of the Country Women's Association was held in the Rest Boom, Brisbane Street, yesterday afternoon…

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Oxley Seat Queensland Elections Invitation to Mayor Brisbane

Northern Star · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 10

The Mayor of Brisbane, Ald. Jolly, was approached by a deputation representing branches of the Country and Progressive National Party and four…

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Jackadgery and Moonem Electricity Former Scheme Not Practicable Expert Reports Tabled in Parliament

Northern Star · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

Mr. J. G. Bagot, Ballina, forwards the following extract from the "Northern Star" of Wednesday, October 7, 1925, which he regards as having an…

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British Parliament

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.—In view of the fact that the King's doctors insist on his Majesty having at least four months rest, it is likely a Regency…

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Arbitration Court Abolition Not Considered Question in Parliament

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday—Replying to Mr. W. W. Killen (Riverina, N.S.W.) in the house of Representatives today, Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister)…

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Incident in Parliament Member Refuses to Resume Seat Mr. Bruce and the Miners [?]Canberra

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 6

Mr. James (Labour) was not amenable to an order from the Speaker at the beginning of the sitting in Parliament to-day, and was warned by…

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State Politics Parliament House, Sydney, 5/3/29. Crimes Amendment Bill

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 3

The humanitarian views and the horrors of a return to the barbarous age, expressed by the labour Party in its opposition to the Government's…

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Senate Election Laborites Appeal Dismissed

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The appeal of the Labor Senate candidates against the decision of the Commonwealth Electoral Officer with regard to…

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Appeal Dismissed Labour Senate Candidates Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 7

The appeal of Labour Senate candidates against the decision of the Commonwealth Electoral Officer with regard to complications caused through…

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Pot Shots in Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

Mr. Weaver: I do not think it will be of any advantage to this House if one attempts to answer the ramblings of the hon member for Glebe,…

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Wild Men Create Uproar Larrikinism in Parliament

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

When the Deputy Speaker (Mr. Bruce Walker) ruled in favor, of the Premier's motion, for the House to meet in the forenoon all this week, a display of…

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Another Tenterfield Municipal Election. Honor v. Dishonor the Issue

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 8

The electors of Tenterfield are faced with another election. Last week Ald. S. Armstrong (Deputy Mayor), J. Copper and G. E. S. Dean resigned from the…

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LEFT-HANDERS Needed for Next Tests Three Candidates

Northern Star · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 6

Australia needs a good lefthand batsman for the coming tour of England, and it is pleasing to note that there are three…

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By-election North Dublin Poll London

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 8

North Dublin by-election resulted:—Dr. O. Higgins (Government nominee), 27,400; Oscar Traynor (follower of De Valera), 28,276. A recount was ordered,…

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