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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

429 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 22

The Royal Visit Tasmania's Vote of £5000 Member of Parliament Objects Hobart

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 1

The action of the Government in providing £5000 for a welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York was criticised by Mr. Culley in the Legislative…

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The Political Situation Election to be Held

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 1

When the House met on Monday morning the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin) moved motions preliminary to a motion of censure,…

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Preparing for the Election Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 1

In spite of the optimism, all parties are preparing for an election. Efforts are still being exerted to bring back the trio to the Labor…

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Election or Not? Ness Says No Gillies Says Yes SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 1

SPEAKING at Petersham Town Hall, Mr. Ness, M.L.A., said there would be no election in four months' time, as promised by Mr. Lang…

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Graziers Look for Election Mr. Loughlin's Eleventh Hour Repentance Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 2

Mr. C. C. Waddell, president of the Graziers' Association, said to-night that Mr. Loughlin's stand against Mr. Land had failed to save the producers…

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To Be or Not to Be? Mr. Gillies Says Election Will Be Held, Others Predict a Patch - Up Mr. Lang Takes Over Lands Portfolio

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 2

Will Messrs. Loughlin, Goodin and Gillies carry out their threat of forcing an election? Opinion is divided on the matter, but Mr. Gillies says they will do so…

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Election of Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 2

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act the election of Mayor must take place in the month of December. This was mentioned by…

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Electoral Rolls Work of Compilation Probable Dealy Of Elections

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 3

The work of compiling the electoral rolls will be the commenced on Monday next. Instead of the old rolls being used, and the names rearranged in the…

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PARLIAMENT Rush for Gallery Seats SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 1

Although the Supply Bill was the only important formal business for the Assembly to-day yet [?] pation of a possible dramatic…

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Elections in April Difficult to Prepare Rolls the Change-over to Single Seats Cost of Polling Will Be £20,000

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 1

With the work on the rolls already waiting to be done, and the little time available in which to do it, it willbe be difficult to hold the elections…

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State Parliament Members' Questions Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 1

When the Legislative Assembly met to-day the Speaker (Mr. Dooley) announced that the Royal assent had been given to the Coal Mines…

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Rowdy Scenes in Parliament Sensational Story By Miss Preston Stanley Mr. Bavin Attacks Mr. H. D. McIntosh SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 1

IN THE Legislative Assembly yesterday the Premier (Mr. Lang) moved the suspension of the standing orders to permit the…

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Election Inevitable Mr. Loughlin's Assurance Mr. Lang Must Honor Promise Immediate Defeat the Alternative

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 7

Mr. P. F. Loughlin, M.L.A., leader of the new Country Labor Party, declared on Thursday that unless the Premier honored his promise to hold…

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Election in Four Months Premier's Definite Promise Granted Four Months' Supply SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 1

WHEN THE Legislative Assembly met yesterday Mr. Bavin said, in view of the statements made in the House the day previous, would…

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General Election. Within Four Months Promise Reiterated Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly met to-day the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bavin), asked the Premier (Mr. Lang) a question regarding the general…

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General Election Overtures to Mr. Ashton Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1926 · page 2

A rumor was current in political circles to-day that Mr. James Ashton, M.L.C., may foe induced to resign his seat in the Legislative…

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Early Election Practicable

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 5

Referring to the published statement giving Mr. Harkness's view regarding the forthcoming election. Mr. T. R. Bavin said that he did not…

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Cootamundra A.L.P. Motion of Censure on Two Prominent Members Candidates for Selection

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 2

The Cootamundra Labor League heid its usual monthly meeting the Assembly Room, Town Hall, Wednesday evening. There were…

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Election Preparation Anti-Labor Parties to Meet C.P. Leader on Position Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 2

The Country Party will discuss the proposed agreement with the National Party regarding candidates at a meeting on Tuesday night…

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Coming Elections Points From Canada

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 1

In connection with the coming State elections there are two points it resemblance with recent Canadian elections which may be noted. The…

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