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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Election in Ottawa Vancouver

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 1

The reduction of Premier Meighan's supporters in the last Parliament to 90 is the outstanding development of the election in Ottawa, which…

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Federal Parliament Referendum Results Federal Country Party's Views

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 6

THE result of the Referendum is disappointing, and a serious delay to the satisfactory solution of Australia's Industrial problems. A…

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Parliamentary Delegates From Nine Legislatures. to Meet in Canberra. Historic Ceremony in Parliament House

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 3

From nine parliaments of the British Empire, delegates are now speeding to Australia, where they will attend an historic gathering in…

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Labor Caucus Deadlock. Disputed Leadership. Rival Candidates Equally Supported

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 2

At the presessional meeting of the Labor Party on Wednesday there was a bluer fight for the leadership, which automatically carries with it…

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Rand Polling Place

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 6

The Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has been advised that the Chief Secretary has acceded to his request that a polling place be established at Rand. The…

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Federal Parliament National Roads No Increase in Price of A Petrol MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 3

Arrangements have been made for carrying out the national roads scheme in those States which have signed the agreement…

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The Curtain Up Political Comic Opera Ejecting a Man From Parliament

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1926 · page 3

PARLIAMENT opened sensationally in the Legislative Assembly at noon yesterday. Mr. Harry Meatheringham, an…

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Victorian Parliament Re-Distribution of Seats MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 September 1926 · page 1

The Re-distribution of Seats Bill passed the Legislative Assembly this morning. The Labor party, fearing that the measure will prejudice its…

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Censure Motion Debate Sensations in Parliament Mr. Bavin Attacks Mr. A. B. Piddington Ex-member Calls Premier Coward and Liar Labor Caucus Considers Position

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1926 · page 2

A select committee to inquire into the "Labor Daily" bribery charges was appointed by the Legislative Assembly yesterday. There was no serious opposition. The committee will consist of the…

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Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 7

During the session which was adjourned on 13th August a further substantial contribution by way of accomplished legislation was made to…

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Federal Parliament. Imperial Scheme of Development

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 8

THE ACTING Prims Minister (Dr. Earle Page) in speaking at the Royal Agricultural Show at Melbourne, on Friday last, sald…

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Goulburn Council Alleged Attempted Bribery Question in Parliament Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 October 1926 · page 1

In the House of Assembly yesterday Mr. Ness directed attention to the scandalous action regarding the tenders for a turbo…

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Home Made Goods Council's Preference Bill Before Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

The second reading of the Local Government Bill providing that shire and municipal [?]ncile shall give preference to British and Australian…

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Possible Election. Mr. Bavin Warns Nationalists Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 2

Addressing the Nationalist Women's Club to-day, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. T. E. Bavin) said an election might come at any…

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State Parliament a Quiet Day SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 1

THERE WAS another quiet day in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, and several bills were advanced a stage…

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City Gains Members At Expense of the Country Problem of Representation Questions in Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 2

On the basis of one man one vote, it was only right that the representation of the country in Parliament should be reduced, if the country population in proportion to the city had decreased, said the Chief…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 8

IN OUR issue last' week we stated that one of the objections raised by the Victorian State Government to the method of…

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The Library. From Parliament House. Removal in Progress

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 4

The removal to Canberra of the Commonwealth Parliamentary library is no win progress, but the library will not go to Canberra in the form which…

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Polling Place at the Retreat

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 October 1926 · page 2

The Chief Electoral Officer to-day informed Mr. M. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., that it had been decided to establish a polling place at The Retreat, in the…

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Federal Parliament Petrol Prices MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 8

AS WAS anticipated, the Composite Government is taking steps to carry into effect the policy outlined by the Prime Minister in…

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