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Politics & elections, 1929

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Parramatta By-election Mr. Lang's Allegations Premier Orders Inquiry Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, stated today that it had been decided to ask the Electoral Commissioner. Judge Edwards, to hold an inquiry into the…

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Prince and People Disputes Settled Early Elections Promised Monaco

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 1

The dispute between Prince Louis and the people of Monaco seems almost settled. Prince Louis' conference with the members of the National Council…

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Mitchell Shire By-election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

Nominations for the extraordinary election of the councillor for the A riding of the Mitchell Shire, caused by the resignation of Cr. Robert Johnston,…

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British Elections Government Programme Announcement on Tuesday LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

Representatives of the Conservative organisation in all constituencies in England and Wales will, it is understood, attend a meeting to be held on…

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British Elections Speeches to Be Broadcast London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 1

In connection with the British elections, the British Broadcasting Company has arranged to broadcast eight political addresses before the…

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Mitchell Shire By-election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 4

Mr. J.H. Sutherland. clerk of the Mitchell Shire, yesterday declared the following to have been nominated for the by election that is to be held to…

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Unemployment Big Question in British Elections Churchill's Fighting Budget London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

The "Sunday Express" states that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr.' Winston Churchill, recognises that unemployment is the outstanding…

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British Election Bold Migration Scheme LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 1

The Sunday, Express says, Mr. Churchill recognised that unemployment is the outstanding issue of the general election, and that the…

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Parramatta By-election Inquiry Into Mr. Lang's Charges Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 1

Judge Edwards will open his inquiry almost immediately into the charges of malpractice, in connection with the Parramatta by-election, brought by the…

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Bruce-page Election Promises Many Already Fulfilled

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 4

"A remarkable number of promises made by the Bruce-Page Government in its policy speech prior to the elections of November last year, have…

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Parramatta Election Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 1

Judge Edwards will commence his inquiry almost immediately into Mr. Lang's charges of malpractice in connection with the Parramatta…

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State Parliament Prorogued Until June 18 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 4

In a special Government "Gazette" issued to-day it was announced that the State Parliament had been further prorogued until [?]une 18…

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British Elections Gigantic Campaign Feverish Activity of Parties London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 1

The most gigantic election campaign in British history has opened. More than 25,000 political meetings will be held in the country before the end of…

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Discussed in Parliament New Railway for District

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

Mr. M. M. Flanuary, M.L.A., is keeping the transport needs of the district before the authorities, and last week, in the Legislative Assembly…

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British Elections Newspaper Seeks Forecast Interesting Analysis London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

The "Evening Standard" invited all the members of the House of Commons to forecast the result of the impending general election. Many Liberals were…

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British Elections Policy Outlined to Cabinet Mr. Churchill's Budget LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

The first Cabinet meeting since the Easter recess was held to-day. It is understood that the Prime Minister, Mr. Baldwin, outlined the…

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Graziers' Association Mr. Tout Again President Election of Officers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 6

At a meeting of the central council of the Graziers' Association to-day, Mr. F. H. Tout was re-elected president for the ensuing 12 months…

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Queen Competition Fixtures for Wagga Hospital Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 6

Several entertainments and other fixtures have been arranged in aid of the candidates of the Wagga District Hospital, and the Wagga Lewisham…

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Sir L. Scott Not a Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 6

Sir Leslie Scott, Conservative member of the House of Commons for the Exchange division of Liverpool, who wan Solicitor-General in the Coalition…

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