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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Municipal Elections Council to Complete Rolls Deputation From A.l.p

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1928 · page 4

At a meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council held last night matter of compiling the municipal rolls was discussed…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Labor's Election Funds Motor Cars From "Tin Hares" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met to-day. Mr. Lang asked the Acting Premier Mr. But[?]enshaw, whether he had seen…

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Parliament Motor Cars From Tin Hares Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

THE LEGISLATIVE Assembly met yesterday. Mr. Lang asked the Acting-Premier (Mr. Buttenshaw) whether he had seen a statement…

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Martin By-election Two Candidates Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 2

Nominations for the by-election for Martin in the House of Representatives, caused by the death of the late Minister for Customs, Mr. E.M…

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Martin By-election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 2

Polling at the Martin by-election will take place on Saturday, 16th June. Voting will be compulsory; and the penalty for failure without good…

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Tasmanian Elections Government Defeated Hobart

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 2

The final figures in the elections for the House of Assembly show that the Labor Government has been defeated. The final position of parties is Nationalists [?]…

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Martin By-election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 2

Polling at the Martin by-election will take place on June 16. Voting will be compulsory, the penalty for failure without sufficient reason…

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U.S.A. Presidency Coolidge Not a Candidate Washington

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 2

In a letter to the chairman, Mr. Butler President Coolidge warned the Republican party that he will not accept nomination for a further term of office in any…

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Ganmain A. and P. Assn. Election of Officers

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 3

A meeting of the newly elected committee of the Ganmain A. and P. Association was held in Conney’s Hall on Saturday afternoon last. There…

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Cooks' Strike References in Parliament Showing Courtesy to Vic Torian Premier Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday, the Attorney-General, Mr. Latham, said that the Government had received a reply from the…

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Federal Parliament House. Cost £644,655 Estimate Was £220,000

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 4

In answer to Mr. Gregory (Swan) in the House of Representatives on Thursday last, the Minister for Home and Territories said that he…

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Justice to Volunteers Question in Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Parkhill (N.S.W.) asked the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, if the Government would take steps to ensure…

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Without Wireless White Bay's Loss Mentioned in Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 2

On the motion for the adjournment in the House of Representatives to-night, the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Scullin, said that he had received…

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Municipal Elections Adult Franchise Premier Explains Position. Uninfluenced by Threats Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, in an important D[?]terment made to-night, and that the could not see how the Government could repeal the Act granting…

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Martin By-election Disaffected Nationalists Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 4

The by-election for the vacancy in the representation, of Martin in the Mouse of Representatives, caused by the death of Mr. H. E. Pratten, will…

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Federal Politics Exodus From Canberra a Fruitful Session Preparing for Elections CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 4

Canberra is fast becoming deserted by politicians. They will not bo back until September, when the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, will call Parliament…

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Martin By-election Mr. Pratten Wins Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

The by-election in the Martin electorate to fill the vacancy in the Federal Parliament caused by the death of Mr. H. E. Pratten, who was…

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Federal Parliament Filching Country Party Policy Subtle Labor Move Revealed Canberra

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 4

"Subtle Labor propaganda is abroad in the country, and farmers should carefully analyse statements made by Labor politicians on matters…

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Martin By-election Heavy Informal Vote Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 2

The declaration votes cast in the by election held on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the representation of Martin in the House of Representatives,…

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Political Corruption Allegations Investigated No "Secret" Proceedings Mr. Theodore On Election Expenses SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 2

When the inquiry concerning allegations of political corruption was resumed today Judge Scholes referred to certain matters which had taken…

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