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Politics & elections, 1929

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Uproar in Queensland Parliament

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 2

Great uproar occurred in the Queens land Legislative Assembly, resulting in four Labor members being suspended for a week. The entire…

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To-day’s Latest Telegraphic News (From Country Press Co., Sydney.) Federal Politics. Election Probable. Announcement To-day

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 2

Interviewed at Canberra last night, the Prime Minister refused to confirm or deny that he had received permission from the Governor-General to his…

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Unions Organising for Election

The Bega District News · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 2

A special meeting of trades union secretaries unanimously adopted proposals for the early mobilisation of Labor forces. The representatives…

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For the Dairy Farmer Election of Directors Illawarra Central Factory

The South Coast Register · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 5

On Wednesday the adjourned meeting of shareholders of the Illawarra Central Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd.. was held for the purpose…

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Current Topics. a Federal Election

The Bega District News · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

For the first time since the establishment of the Federal Capital at Canberra the Government has been defeated and memorable scenes marked…

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Federal Elections Mr. J. A. Perkins’ Campaign

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

In connection with the forthcoming Federal elections for the House of Representatives, Mr. J, A. Perkins M.H.R., has advised us that he…

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Builders or Bashers ? Real Election Issue

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 5

An election will be held shortly, to decide whether progressive, builders or destructive bashers shall be the leaders of Australian industry. This…

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Federal Elections MR. J. A. PERKINS. M.H.R.

The South Coast Register · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 1

In continuance of his campaign in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections, Mr. J. A. Perkins, member for Eden-Monaro, and…

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Federal Election MR. J. A. Perkins' Candidature

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Perkins, Nationalist candidate for Eden.-Monaro, addressed a large meeting at the corner of Junction and Berry-streets on Friday…

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Federal Election. Mr. J. A. Perkins’ Candidature

The Bega District News · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 5

On Friday night last Mr J. A. Perkins, Nationalist candidate for Eden-Monaro, addressed the electors from his touring car in Carp-street, Bega,…

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Two Candidates Vacancy in Berry Council Election To-morrow

The South Coast Register · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 1

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The Elections. Mr. Perkins at Candelo

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 2

Mr. J. A. Perkins, Nationalist, delivered a very effective speech to a large audience from the local School ol Arts steps on Saturday night. He…

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Wireless News Elections and Radio All Chanced Now

The South Coast Register · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 6

[?] being [?] To the troops of workers win, help to make a campaign a [?]…

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The By-Election

The South Coast Register · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 2

On Saturday of this week a by-election will' be held in the Berry the Berry Municipal Council to fill the vacancy created by the…

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Broadcasting Election Results

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 3

The Australian Broadcasting Company is making careful arrangements to see that listeners will be given a very complete service on polling night…

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By-election Ald. J. Couzens

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 2

Last Saturday a by-election was held by the Berry Municipal Council to fill the vacancy in the Berry Ward caused by the death of Ald,…

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Electionisms

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 5

Builders or bashers; courage or cowardice; Bruce-Page or Theodore-Hughes—these are the fundamental issues of the elections…

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Election Thoughts For Countrymen

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 3

The Bruce-Page Government is determined to abolish the Federal Arbitration Court because the existence, side by side, of competing…

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Federal Election Results

The South Coast Register · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 6

The Federal election results will be broadcast from both 2FC and 2BL on October 12, polling day. Listeners to these two stations will…

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General Election Results Latest Figures

The Bega District News · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 2

Eden-Monaro: Cusack 17,441, Perkins 17,687. North. Sydney: Banko , 557, Hughes 30,699, Judd 167, Nott 18,254…

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