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Politics & elections, 1929

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Labor Candidates Some Names Announced Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

Although it has not been officially announced, it is understood the following nominations have been received by the A.L.P. Executive:—…

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The Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

Word was received in Narandera on Saturday evening that Mr. W. W. Killen, M.H.R., who is much improved in health, intends to contest the…

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State Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

The State Parliament opened with elaborate ceremonial at noon yesterday. when the public seats failed to accommodate all of visitor. The…

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State Parliament Fourth Session Opened No Surprises in Governor's Speech Legislation for Rural Industries

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. No surprises were contained in the speech given by the Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair, at the opening of the fourth session of the 29th Parliament of New South…

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State Parliament Governor Opens the Fourth Session Unemployment Result of Industrial Trouble Consequent Reduction of Staffs in Railways and All Industries Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 1

No surprises were contained in the speech delivered by the Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair, at the opening of the fourth session of the…

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Clear-cut Issues How Elections Will Be Fought Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 4

The leader of the Federal Party, Mr. Scullin, said to-day that the elections would be fought on clearcut issues. No stunts or bogeys would…

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Federal Elections Mr. Marr, M.H.R. May Fly to Australia Kingsford Smith To Be Approached LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 4

Mr. Marr, M.H.R., informed the London press that he endeavored to fly to Egypt to catch the steamer Mongolia to Australia in order to take…

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The Election Country Party Organisation Ready SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 1

IT iS expected that the central council of the Country party, at its meeting to-day, will endorse the five sitting members— Dr. Eirle…

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Federal Elections Mr, Mann Refused Endorsement Adelaide

The Daily Express · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. Mann, M.H.R., said the fact that his electorate in Perth has refused to endorse him for next election will not make the slightest…

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Builders or "Bashers?" Real Election Issue Parliament Accepts Abitration Bill Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 7

"By a majority of four votes the elected representatives of the people in the Federal Parliament have agreed that it is necessary to clear away the…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Ministers Reply to Questions SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Education Mr. Drummond, in reply to Mr. Davies (Lab) admitted that altered school holidays,…

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"Bavin, Beware!" Demonstrator Arrested Incident at Opening of Parliament SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1
Also in Daily Advertiser

Harry Meatheringham 33, described as an engineer was charged at the Central Court yesterday with having behaved in an offensive manner…

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Federal Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 8

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce officially announced on Friday night that the elections will be held on Saturday, October 12…

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Ashfield By-election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

A by-election for the Ashfield seat in the Legislative Assembly, vacant by the resignation of Mr. Jarvie, is expected to be held on October 5 or…

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Federal Elections Prime Minister's Policy Speech Government's Industrial Proposals One Issue Before the People Appeal for Dispassionate Consideration Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 4

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, delivered his policy speech at Dandenong to-night. He said that there was one issue, and one only, involved in this election. The issue had been defined in Parliament by the Government…

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Nationalist Candidates Dr. Nott for North Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The executive of the Nationalist Patty to-night selected Dr. L. W. Nott to contest the North Sydney seat Against Mr. Hughes. The seven…

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Labor Candidates No Opposition to Messrs. Hughes and Marks Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The A.L.P, executive, which to-night considered nominations for the forthcoming ejections, refused to endorse candidate to oppose Messrs…

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