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Politics & elections, 1929

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Parramatta By-election Judge Coyle's Report No Evidence of Malpractice Condition of Rolls Deplorable SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

Judge Coyle has made his report to the Government as a Royal Commission investigating the allegations of malpractice in connection with the…

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Election Advertising Conservative Failure Mr. Amery's Views London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 4

The failure of the Baldwin Governmen advertising afforded a topic for Mr. L. S. Amery, who was Secretary of State for the Dominions in the late…

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SIR H. Slesser Lord Justice of Appeal By-election Necessary London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

It is officially announced that the King has appointed Sir Henry Slesser, K.C., to be a lord Justice of Appeal in place of Sir John Sankey, who is…

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South African Elections Latest Results Capetown

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 1

The following is the latest [?]of parties:- South African Party Nationalists…

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Rugby By-election a Conservative Win Parliament Complete London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1929 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The new Parliament has now been completed by the election at Rugby, which was delayed owing to the death of Mr. Yates, the Labor candidate…

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British Parliament Opening To-day Week Drafting King's Speech London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1929 · page 2

The new Parliament meets for the first time on Tuesday of next week. When the Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, returns from Lossiemouth…

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Federal Parliament Water and Sewerage CANBERRA, 17/6/20

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 8

"Is your town screwed, and have you got a water supply?" asks the weekly bulletin of the Federal Country Party Parliamentary Committee. Have…

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The British Elections

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 21 June 1929 · page 4

With the swing of the pendulum, a change of Government has been made by the British electorate, with every prospect of a change for the better…

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British Colonial Service Australian Candidates Selection Committee Appointed Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 2

Following negotiations between the Commonwealth and British Government for the selection of Australians for appointment to the British Colonial…

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Who Is He? Candidate No. 288 Heads List in Accountancy Examination Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 1

Who is Candidate No. 288, N.S.W. In the list of passes of the intermediate examinations of the Association of Accountants of Australia ( Inc.) one…

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Victorian Parliament Third Session Opened Riverina Railways to be Considered MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 1
Also in Daily Advertiser

The third session of the State Parliament was opened yesterday by the Lieutenaut-Governor, Sir William Irvine, with the usual ceremony…

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British Parliament Opened by Commission Prime Minister's Speech Plea or Co-operation Put ideas into Common Pool LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 1

Parliament was opened at noon by Royal commission for the first time in 30 years. The opening was divested of the stately ceremonial associated…

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Imperial Parliament Commons M Operate As Council of State New Premier Seeks Common Legislative Pool with Stimulation of Trade to Raise Standards of Living London, July [?]

The Daily Express · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 1

Parliament was opened at noon by roll commission for the first time in 30 years. The opening was divested of the usual stately ceremony…

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Party's Confidence Mr. Baldwin Expects Another Election London, July 2

The Daily Express · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 1

Mr. Baldwin, answering criticisma of the Party organisation at the Central Council of the Conservation at the Hotel Cecil which…

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Work for Parliament

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 2

Among the measures to be introduced when the State Parliament meets are:—Transport Bill, Liquor Bill, Legislative Council Reform Bill…

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Victorian By-election. Nationalists Retain Seat Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 1

The by-election for the Barwon seat in the Legislative Assembly was held yesterday. The seat was retained by the Nationalist Party. The voting…

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S.A. Public Servants 10 Per Cent. Out in Salaries Members or Parliament Also Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 5

The Premier and Treasure, air, butler, has called for a list of officers in the public service who are receiving £400 a year or more. It is suggested…

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Federal By-election Mr. Watt's Seat Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 July 1929 · page 4

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sir Littleton Groom, intends to issue a writ on July 11 for the purpose of electing a member to the…

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