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Politics & elections, 1928

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Shire Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 9

Mr. J. R. Westrup, who has represented A. Riding in the Carrathool Shire Council during the past three years announces that he intends again…

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Federal Election Campaign. Visit of Labor Candidate

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 7

On Monday night laid, Messrs. M M. Flannery, M.L.A., J. G. Classily (Labor candidate tor[?]verlna), and A. J. Mac[?]…

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Belgrade Sensation Murder in Parliament Two Members Shot; Four Injured BERLIN

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 8

Reports from Belgrade state that during a tumult at Skupstina, Deputy Racie fired several revolver shots at the anti-deputies group led by…

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Yugo-slav Parliament Unparalleled Scenes Deputy Empties Revolver Two Killed and Four Wounded BERLIN

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

Reports from Belgrade state that during a tumult in the Skupstina M. Rachitch fires several revolver shots at the Opposition group, led by M. Stephen Raditch, the…

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[?] One Roll for Federal and State Elections Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 1

The State Cabinet at a meeting yesterday gave preliminary consideration to the legislation to be introduced next season…

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Municipal Elections Adult Franchise Avoidance of Party Politics Urged SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

A presidential minute, appealing to citizens to make full use of adult franchise and avoid party politics at civic elections was…

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URANA P. P Board Another Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., has been advised that the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby has arrived at a decision relative to the difficulties of…

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State Legislation One Roll for Federal and State Elections Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

The State Cabinet at a meeting today, gave preliminary consideration to the legislation to be introduced next session…

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Shires and Municipalities Polling Booths

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

Ordinance 9 under the Local Government Act provides that a Council or Returning Officer shall upon receipt of a petition lodged at least…

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Parliament Prorogued Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of the State Executive Council to-day Parliament was prorogued until July 14…

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Wheat Marketing Formation of Board Polling in September Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby, said to-day that no actual move had yet taken plac[?] cin regard to the formation of a Wheat Marketing…

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Preparing for Federal Election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 4

Apparently the Federal Labor Party intends to make unemployment and the amended Arbitration Act the principal issues at the next Federal…

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Dog Parade to Parliament House Presidential Suggestion to Owners Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 10

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Dog Owners and Trainers' Association, Mr. H. Addis said: "If the Premier will not meet a deputation of…

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Victorian Parliament Sir A. Peacock Speaker Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 2

The second session of the 29th Victorian Parliament was opened to-day. Sir Alexander Peacock was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly…

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Vic. Parliament Sir A. Peacock Speaker MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 5

The second session of the 29th Victorian Parliament was opened yesterday. Sir Alexander Peacock was elected…

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Federal Parliament Scientific Research Value to Producers. Canberra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 3

"Members, of the Party are frequently asked what is the use of scientific research to primary producers", states the weekly bulletin of the Federal…

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What Is a "Whip"? Important Men in Federal Parliament How-to "Keep a Horse"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 6

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make speeches -- Mr. A. G, Manning the member for Macquarie: Mr, J. A. J. Hunter…

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Tripartite Candidate Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

The Farmer-Labor-Prohibition Party has nominated Senator George Norris, of Nebraska, as a candidate for the Presidency…

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Riverina Development League Second Meeting of Wagga Branch Important Questions Discussed Election of Committee and Officers Resignation of General Secretary

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

The second meeting of the Wagga branch of the Riverina Development League was held at the Town Hall last night. Members showed by their keen discussion of many important issues that interest in the…

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National Insurance and Child Endowment Matters for Next Parliament Canberra

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 1

WHILE THE National Insurance Bill will be introduced in the coming session, it will not be fully dealt with by this Parliament…

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