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Politics & elections, 1929

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[?]State Parliament Further Prorogued Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 1

At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day Parliament was further prorogued until August 27…

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Federal Parliament No Ceremonial Opening MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 1

When the Federal Parliament opens on August 14 there will be no ceremonial The Information wns gathered from official circles yesterday…

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Federal Parliament No Ceremonlal Opening Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 1

When the Federal Parliament opens on August 14 there will be no ceremonial). The information was gathered from official circles to-day…

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Federal Parliament Opens August 14 MELBOURNE

The Daily Express · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 1

When the Federal Parliament is opened on August 14 there will be to ceremonial This information was gathered in official circles to-day…

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State Parliament Prorogued to August 27 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 2

At a meeting of the State Executive Council to-day, Parliament was further prorogued until August 27…

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Federal Parliament Preparing for Session Canberra

The Daily Express · Saturday 13 July 1929 · page 8

An announcement was made to-day that Parliament would reassemble In Canberra on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, as was predicted…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on August 14 CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 July 1929 · page 4

An announcement wag made to-day that the Federal Parliament would reassemble on the afternoon of August 14. The Cabinet will meet on Tuesday…

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Higher Salaries Revelations in Victorian Parliament Labor Criticism Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 4

Although the Stale Government is conducting a severe economy campaign, it was elicited by the Opposition leader, Mr. Hogan, from the Premier,…

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Sir William Jowitt Recontesting Seat As Labor Candidate London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 4

Sir William Jowitt, the Attorney-General, in the by-election campaign for the Preston, Lancashire, sent, which he is re-contesting as a Labor…

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British Parliament Unemployment Relief Rhineland Evacuation Huge Sum for Electrification LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 2

The Lord of the Privy Seal, Mr. Thomas, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said that he had estimated the total value of the…

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State Parliament Many New Bills Arbitration Amendment To Deal With Rural Workers SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 4

The State Cabinet to-day, considered a programme for the forthcoming session and instructed the parliamentary draftsman to have the following bills…

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The Rifle Wagga Club Holds Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Wagga Rifle Club was held at the Wonderland Cafe last night. There was a good attendance presided over by the…

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Balaclava Seat No Labor Candidate Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1929 · page 3

The Labour [?]aty will not content the Ba[?]selava seat in the House of Representatives. The executive of the party discussed the matter to-night…

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Balaclava Seat No Labor Candidate Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 1

The Federal Secretary of the Australian Labor Party, Mr D. L. McNamara, announced to-day that the exp[?] of the Victorian Labor Party…

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Polling on August 3 CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 3

The vacancy in the House of Representatives caused by the resignation of Mr. W. A. Watt will be filled before the Federal Parliament meets on…

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Ugly Man's Competition Five Candidates Nominated

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 3

There are five candidates in the Ugly Man's competition in aid of the funds of the Narandera Public Hospital. The candidates are:—Messrs…

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Twickenham By-election Conservatives Advocate Free Trade Headquarters Refuses Support London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 1

Because he advocates inter-Empire free trade, Conservative headquarters have declined to invite members of the House of Commons to speak in…

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Candidate Rebuked Twickenham By-election London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 4

Replying to letter from Sir John Ferguson, the Conservative candidate in the Twickenham by-election, regarding the withholding of the support of…

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Municipal Elections Ratepayers of Hillston

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen, An election to fill two vacancies in the local council will take place on Saturday next…

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Senate President Three Candidates Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 4

There is a likelihood of keen competition for the office president of the Senate when the election takes place the near future. Senator Lynch it…

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