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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 95

Municipal Election Also Proposed Loans Poll

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

The ratepayers of Penrith Municipality have some very important matters to decide on Saturday next, Feb, 6th…

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Federal Elections Absent Votes

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

Mr Manning, Member for Macquaric in the House of Representatives, asked the following question last week:- In view of the extraordinary large…

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Municipal Elections

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 3

Mr Alex. Cameron, the Reform party candidate to contest the municipal vacancy, and his upporeers will place their views before the ratepayers on…

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New Candidates for the Test Team

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

Marie Burke (fourth from the left in the front row), with her team, which defeated the men of the "Katja" Company at cricket yesterday. They want to know now whether there is any chance of a trip to England…

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Want to Rejoin A.l.p. Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the A.L.P. Executive, the expulsion of Ald. Harrington, of Balmain, by that branch was confirmed…

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Seamen's Elections O'neill's Return Assured

The Sun · Sunday 31 January 1926 · page 5

Although the counting of the votes for the election of a vigilance officer for the Sydney branch of the Seamen's Union has not been completed, it is…

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Feb. 9 Parliament to Meet Abolition Bill Last

The Sun · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 11

The State Cabinet to-day decided that Parliament shall reassemble on Tuesday week, February 9, the date on which the prorogation expires…

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By-elections. Scottish Divisions. London, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 11

The by-election at East Reufrew, where Mr A. M. MacRobert sought re-election on [?] appointment as So[?]or-General for Scotland resulted: A. M. Ma[?]Rohert (Conservative),…

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General Cables Scottish By-election. London, January 30

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 7

A by-election for Dumbartonshire, necessitated by the promotion of Mr. P. P. Fleming (C.) to a Scottish judgeship, resulted in the election of…

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School of Arts Election and Period's Reports

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 2

Blacktown School of Arts recently held its half-yearly meeting to review the work accomplished during the pellod, and to elect six committemen for the ensuing…

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Chillagoe By- Election Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 7

The filial figures in connection Willi the Chillagoe by-election were made available this morning. The later returns gave a further substantial…

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In the Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 15

I do not think that world peace will result from pacts between nations; rather do I believe that such instruments lead to further armament. When two sets of…

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The Federal Parliament. Amending Chimes Bill Introduced. Move to Crush Trade Unionism

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 4

That the Bruce-Page Government intends to use all the forces at its disposal to crush Trade Unionism in the Commonwealth was made clear in the Federal…

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Parliament. the King's Speech. Need for Industrial Peace. Economy Bill. London, Feb. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 15

After the customary ceremonial procession, somewhat shorn of its usual britlance owing to the Court being in semi-morning, the King oponed Parliament this…

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Eden-monaro. No Country Party Candidate. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 15

The secretary of the Electoral Connell of the Country party, announces that no nominations have been received of Country party representatives in the Eden-Monaro…

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An Entrance Examination to Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 24

AS the politician has determined to make politics a profession, should not the State demand special qualifications from the gentlemen who vote themselves big salaries and who ask to be entrusted with the greatest affairs of the country. In every occupation but politics a candidate for employment has to prove…

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PARLIAMENT. New Session. Commons Debate. Government's Policy. LONDON, Feb. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 11

In the House of Commons this afternoon the Address in Reply was moved by Mr. G. B. Hurst, K.C., who, in a reference to the position of the coal industry, alluded to the…

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Twenty Shots Comic Opera Revolt Polite Rebels Parliament Unperturbed London, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 1

After due notice, in accordance with their customary etiquette, Portugal's periodic comic opera revolutionaries started a revolt on Tuesday…

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Business Done Parliament at Work Petrol Rise Criticised Several Bills Discussed Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 15

The Crimes Bill did not come up for discussion in the Federal Parliament yesterday, as was generally expected, and Labor is getting time to digest…

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Federal Parliament "No Sinister U.S.A. Influence, But—" Oil Prospecting Mr. Hughes Wonders Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 7

EXCEPT far a brief, spirited speech by Mr. W. M. Hughes, the debates in the House of Representatives last night were not…

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