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Politics & elections, 1929

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Mr. Holman Not a Candidate Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. W.A. Holman, K.C, said that he is entirely occupaied with his professional work and has no intention whatever of standing against Mr…

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Mr. Lang's Hopes Should Be No Election Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 2

The leader of the State Opposition Mr. Lang in an interview this morning said he held that Mr. Bruce must honour his word and…

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Political Situation Obscure Government Members Are Seeking to Avoid an Election Mr. Bruce Has Reserved His Decision Until To-day Sydney Political Circles, However, Regard an Election As Inevitable Canberra

The Daily Express · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

Following the defeat of the Government last night, Mr. Bruce announced to Parliament this afternoon, when the House met at 3 o'clock that he had interviewed the Governor-General and had tendered certain advice, but that no decision would be reached until…

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Feeling in Sydney Election Most Likely Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

Authorities on the political situation in Sydney all agree that a general election is likely. They do not regard as a possibility the suggestion…

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Doubts About Election Next Month Many Difficulties

The Daily Express · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

There is considerable doubt whether arrangements could be made in time for an election by October 12. It is thought impossible to hold a [?]oil by…

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State Parliament Governor's Speech Alterations to Be Made Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 5

A special meeting of the State Cabinet will be hold to consider alterations in the Governor's speech, to be delivered at the opening of…

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Dissolution of Parliament Granted No Power to Submit Arbitration Bill to Referendum of the People Hughes Amendment Thus Aimed at Direct Defeat of Government. Election . Date Not Yet Announced, But Proba Bly Latter End of Oc Tuber Canberra

The Daily Express · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

Before an expectant Parliament this afternoon, the Prime Minister. Mr. Bruce, announced that the Governor-General, acting on his advice, had granted a dissolution or Parliament. When he rose to his feet, the cynosure of all eyes, Mr. Coleman…

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Federal Politics. Election Probably in October

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 2

The Bruce-Page Government was defeated in the House of Representatives on Tuesday by 35 votes to 34, on Mr. Hughes's amendment…

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Nationalist Party Election Machinery Ready Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

The secretary of the Nationalist Association, Mr. Horsefield, said to-day: "The machinery is well oiled and is ready to function the minute we…

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Mr. Marr, M.H.R. Leaving for Home to Take Part in Election Geneva

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

The Australian delegate to the League of Nations, Mr. Marr, M.H.R., has hooked a passage for Australia by the liner Otranto and will embark at…

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Federal Crisis Dissolution Granted Prime Minister's Letter to Governor-general an Early Election Supply Until December 9 CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

Before an expectant House of Representatives this afternoon the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, announced that the Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, acting on his advice, had granted a dissolution of Parliament…

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Election Day Probably October 19

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 7

The Governor General dissolved Parliament on the advice of Mr. Bruce, without sending for either Mr. Scullin or Mr. Hughes to form…

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Defeat of Federal Ministry. Early Election

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 2

The Bruce-Page Government was defeated in the House of Representation Tuesday night. An amendment on the Maritime industries Bill by Mr…

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Federal Elections Polling Day October 12 A Whirlwind Campaign Members Go to ElECTORATES Party Leaders Remain at Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, officially announced last night that the elections will be held on Saturday, October 12. The Writs will be issued on Monday, September 23,…

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Federal Elections Labor Members Endorsement by A.L.P. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 8

The A.L.P. executive decided to-night to endorse all sitting Labor members in New South Wales. Nominations for other electorates will close at 2 o'clock…

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OCTOBER 12 Date of Federal Election Members Scatter to Electorates Prime Minister’s Policy Speech at Dandenong on September 23 CANBERRA

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, officially announced to-night that the elections would be held on Saturday, October 12. The writs will be issued on Monday, September 23, and the nominations will close on October 1, with the writs returnable on or…

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Labor Candidates Sitting Members Endorsed Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 2

The A.L.P. Executive decided to—night to endorse, all sitting Labor members in N.S.W. [?]minations will be closed at [?] p.m. on…

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Federal Elections Preparations For a Hurricane Campaign Labor Candidates to Contest Martin, Parkes, Gwydir, and Calare Scenes of Feverish Activity

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

The first definite move in the coming Federal election campaign has been made by the executive of the Nationalist Association, which has decided to call for nominations of candidates for all the Federal electorates,…

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Council Election Not Held All Nominations Informal Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

The first Merriwagga Urban Council election did not take place, owing to every nomination for the three vacancies being informal…

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The Election Quick and Lively! Saturday, Oct. 12 Four Saturdays Ahead SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 1

The First definite move in the coming Federal election campaign has been made by the executive of the Nationalist…

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