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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 95

Wind Behind Them Gold Cup Candidates Lovebox in Form

The Sun · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 8

Several horses with Moorefield Cup Day engagements galloped at Randwick this morning. The "B" grass and tan tracks were…

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Just Promises Federal Road Grant Electioneering Dodges Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

"THE ways of the heathen Chinee could almost be described as ingenuous when compared with those of the Federal…

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Farrar President Election of Auburn Hospital Committee Subscribers Complain to the Chief Secretary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

One pleasing feature of the election of the new committee of the Auburn District Hospital is that there will be direct district representation in the management of the institution. At the declaration of the poll last night, there were several surprising…

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Acceptances and Final Gallops for Moorefield Valiard's Brilliance Has His Final Sydney Spurt Moorefield Candidates Go Well on Track Loquat Is Regaining Form

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

MOST OF THE WORK at Randwick yesterday was put through on the tan track, which afforded good going, and the strong sou'-wester helped to make fast times. IT WAS NOT SURPRISING in the circumstances to see Valiard…

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Election Officials Extra Pay Wanted Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

Mr. Parker Moloney (Lab., N.S.W.), in the House of Representatives to-day, asked the Government to give favorable consideration to the request made on…

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High Life at Hobart Cabaret Case Magistrate Caustic "A Wise Parliament" Hobart

Evening News · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 1

CAUSTIC comment on the high life of Hobart was made by Mr. F. W. Turner, police magistrate, at the conclusion of a…

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County Councils Time for Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 8

The latest ordinance governing county council elections was issued yesterday. The ordinance provides that each general…

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Back to Work Parliament

The Sun · Sunday 7 February 1926 · page 5

After Parliament is opened by Commission at noon on Tuesday, the Government will go straight ahead with business…

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New Session. State Parliament. Floating Dock. Railway Control

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 11

The new session of the State Parliament will be opened by Commission to-morrow. The pre-sessional party meeting of the Labour party has been convened for this…

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What Labor Has Done Prolific Session Parliament to Meet To-morrow

The Labor Daily · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 1

THE second session of the 27th Parliament of New South Wales will begin to-morrow. It will lake the form of a special…

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World Golf Rush of Candidates Interesting Position

The Sun · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 9

"The Sun" Cup (£500) was created to ascertain the best professional golf player each year in Australia, and to stimulate interest in the game so that…

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Censure Motion Bavin Gives Notice; Upper House the Issue Parliament Resumes

The Sun · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 13

The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin), in the Legislative Assembly gave notice that to-morrow he would move a motion of censure against the Government in regard to its action against the Legislative Council,…

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All Officials Are Re-elected Parliamentary Caucus Tributes to Lang To-day's Parliament

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

AT the pre-sessional meeting of the Parliamentary Labor Party yesterday, all the office-bearers were re-elected…

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SCHOLARSHIPS. Teachers' College. Successful Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 8

The following students have been awarded scholarships at the Teachers' College subject to the fulfilment ot regulation conditions regarding physical fitness, etc.:…

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British Politics. Early Election Mooted. Labour Paper's Belief. London, Feb. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 11

The "Dally Herald," In au editorial, says: Mr, Ramsay MacDonald returns from his trip abroad lo a political situation without parallel. Mr. Baldwin and a large section…

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Waranton, Bairn, Laveuse Best of the Oakleigh Plate Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

THE Oakleigh Plate, the first of the important Autumn Handicaps, will be run at Caulfield this week-end, and although there are only a few days to go before it comes up for decision the winner appears to be well hidden…

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Newmarket Handicap Appears Open Sydney Candidates Expected to Run Well

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

UP to the present the Newmarket and Australian Cup double has not attracted much attention, and but little business was done on the double at the settling to-day…

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Filipino Leader Significant Election Manila February 8

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

General Emilto Aguinaldo, leader of the insurrectior[?] against Spain and the United States, has been re-elected President of the Filipino Veterans…

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Coal Subsidy Likely Election Issue London, February 8

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 1

"Mr. Ramsay MacDonald returns to an unparalleled political situation." says the '"Daily Herald." "Mr. Baldwin and a large section of…

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Parliament Opens Governor's Message

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 9

Stripped of its customary display of pomp, the opening of Parliament, by Commission, at mid-day yesterday, lasted only a quarter of an hour…

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