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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Radio in Parliament N.S.W. Scores a Point

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 2

Although radio station 2 F C (Farmers') Sydney, has broadcast a whole sitting of the New South Wales Parliament, the British Government…

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Opening of Parliament at Canberra Proposed Royal Visit Not Yet Officially Announced

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 4

Although no official reply has been received by the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, through the Governor-General to the invitation extended to a…

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Municipal By-election

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 3

On Saturday next ratepayers and electors of, Queanbeyan municipality will be called upon to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by ,the…

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Canberra Parliament House

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 3

By 8 votes to 3 the joint house committee of the Federal Parliament decided in favor of the retention of the bar at Parliament House when…

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Municipal By-election. J. W. Sproule Succeeds Ald. Keeffe

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 2

Very little interest was taken in the election last Saturday to fill the vacancy in the Muncipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. J…

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"Dry" Canberra Parliament House Refreshment Bar

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 2

There was a keen debate last week in the House of Representatives on the motion of Sir Elliot Johnson to disagree with that portion of the…

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The Advantages of Polling Wheat Benefits of Orderly Marketing (Continued from last issue.)

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 4

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. writes, further relative to the advantages of Wheat Pooling:—…

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Duke of York's Visit Will Open Parliament at Canberra

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 2

His Excellency the Governor General has announced that his Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to consent to their Royal Highnesses…

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The Advantages of Polling Wheat Strong Arguments in Support (Concluded.)

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 4

The Secretary, Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Co. writes:— Following my previous articles on Pooling of Wheat—…

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Election of Executive

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 3

The chairman moved that the executive of the League consist of a president, two vice-presidents and a delegate from each of the bodies…

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Parliament to Meet Next Month

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 7

Parliament will reassemble on 14th September. The session is expected to be one of the most momentous in the history of the State…

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Speaker's Chair for Parliament House at Canberra

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1926 · page 2

One of the most interesting ceremonies that will mark the visit to Australia of the Empire Parliamentary delegation will be the…

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Telegraphic News Sydney Monday, 4 p.m. Opening Op Parliament

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

It is claimed by the State Ministry that a saving of three weeks will result from the decision to dispense with the debate on the Address-in…

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Telegraphic News Sydney Thursday, 4 p.m. PARLIAMENT

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 2

Before the House adjourned last night Mr. Bavin gave notice of a motion of no-confidence in the Government. Mr. Lang promised Mr…

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Telegraphic News Sydney Thursday, 4 p.m. Opening of Federal Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 2

The Acting Minister for Defence gave some idea of the intentions of the Government regarding the celebrations at Canberra in connection…

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Telegraphic News State Parliament Attorney-General Reticent as Result of London Mission SYDNEY

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this morning Mr. Bavin, Leader of the Opposition, asked the Attorney-General when the House and the…

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N.s.w. Parliament

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the,Min ister for. Railways denied that. he, was receiving nominations from the A.R.U. through Mr.. Garden for the position…

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Telegraphic News Sydney Thursday, 4 p.m. State Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 2

The Treasurer will deliver his Budget speech on Tuesday. He will announce the necessity for increased taxation and a limitation of the…

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Municipality of Queanbeyan Extraordinary Election

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 2

NOTICE is herbey given that, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and the ordinances made thereunder, an…

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Legislative Assembly Ministerial Cleavage Rush Legislation Election Conjectures Sydney

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly met this morning, Mr. Loughlin was conspicuous' by his absence; while Messrs. Mutch, and Fitzgerald, who…

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