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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

698 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 35

"Gift for Bruce" Federal Elections A.l.p. Delegate Angry

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

'A complete failure," was how Mr. H. Elphick, delegate from the Albury group, described the A.L.P. Easter Conference…

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Precis of History of W. M. Fleming. Country Party Candidate for Hume Electorate

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

Mr. W. M. Fleming was born in Victoria in the Wimmera district, and when eight years of age was taken to the Queensland border on…

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Council Elections and Adult Franchise

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

The municipal and shire elections are to be held on the first Saturday in December, under the new adult [?]ranchise…

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Victorian Assembly Brighton By-Election MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 4

The by-election of a member of the Legislative Assembly for Brighton in succession to the late Mr. O. R. Snowball, the Speaker, caused intense…

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Right of Appeal to Land and Valuation Court Mr. Flannery Raises Question in Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

Mr. Flannery: Ts the Minister for Agriculture aware of the fact that grave discontent exists on the Irrigation area and has been manifested at…

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Brighton Election Writ for Libel MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

Martin Hannan, one of the candidates for Brighton seat in the Legislative Assembly, yesterday issued a writ against 'Beckett's Budget,"…

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Pastures Protection Board Triennial Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

It is many years since the election of directors to the Narandera Pastures Protection Board created such interest on the part of stock owners as…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Replies to Questions SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met to-day. Implying to Mr. Baddeley, the Acting Premier, Mr. Buttenshaw, said…

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Brighton By-election Woman Candidate Loses in Final Count MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2
Also in Daily Advertiser

Mr. Ian Macfarlan, a Nationalist candidate, won the Brighton by-election for the Legislative Assembly by 531 votes. The contest was very…

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Country Development Reference in Parliament SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The debate on the budget was resumed by Mr. Pollock in the Legislative Assembly, yesterday. He said the people should look forward to the…

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State Parliament Traffic in Drugs Magisterial Leniency Government Land Policy Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

"There has been ridiculous leniency on the part of magistrates in imposing small fines as well as in giving lengthy time to pay" said the Chief Secretary,…

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Federal Parliament Californian Fruit Served on Liners Butter from New Zealand CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, [?] answer to Mr. Green (W.A.), in the House of Representatives to-day, still that he had not seen the cabled [?]…

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Pastures Proection Board. Triennial Election Area Nominees Defeated

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The election of directors to the Narandera Pastures rotection Doard took place last week. It was thought that the irrigation areas…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Tuesday Sittings Necessary Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 4

The House of Representatives met to-day. Replying to Mr. Fenton (V.), who asked if in drawing up the new…

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Early Election May be Forced by Cooks' Strike Arbitration Bill the Issue MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 4
Also in Daily Advertiser

It has been suggested that the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) may force an early election, the issue being the Amending Arbitration Bill…

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U.S.A. Presidency Democratic Candidate Washington

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 2

Senator Thomas Walsh has retired from the contest for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency, in favor of "Al" Smith, Governor of New…

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State Parliament Rosebery Stand Crash Cruelty Allegation Hume Reservoir Work SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 May 1928 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Chief Secretary, Mr. Bruntnell, replying to Messrs. Jarvie and Marks, who referred to the Rosebery stand…

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State Parliament City Council Inquiry Country Hotel Improvements Shearers' Travelling Expenses and Child Endowment Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly met today. Mr. Shannon asked the Chief Secretary, Mr. Bruntnell, whether it was…

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