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Politics & elections, 1926

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Hakenkreuzler in Austria Parliament

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 5

A railway clerk named Ertl, a member of the Hakenkreuzler organisation, has been elected to the Austrian Parliament. He is…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. an Irritable House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 10

As a comfortable winter retreat the Legislative Assembly is admirably designed. Its deep upholsteries and heavy carpets and cushioned benches of soft, supple, odorous…

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Canada. Trade Treaties. Debate in Parliament. Ottawa, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 11

The Conservative amendment to the Address in Reply on the subject of trade treaties was defeated in the House of Commons by 118 votes to 108. The recent trade agreement…

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Women Members of Parliament "More Are Wanted" Says Mrs. D. C. Lamb

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 18

"THAT YOU have only one woman in Parliament is a matter of shame to the women of New South Wales," said Mrs. Lamb…

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Why the Pope Refuses to Leave the Vatican. Should Re[?]ncliation with Italy be Effected there would be Danger of the Election of a Foreign Pope—Belief in Persecution of the Pope is Financially Valuable

Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

In Mr. wick[?]am Steed'e book, "Through Thirty Years," recently published, there are not a few interesting passages regarding Papal Affairs in…

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Labor Win at By-election London. Wednesday, Night

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 1

The by-election for the Darlington constituency resulted in a victory for Mr. Shepheard the Labor candidate the polling being:…

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Swimming Women Prepare Saturdats Carnival Candidates in Form

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 4

All the women champions who are to compete in the Australian title events at the Domain Baths on Saturday are now engaged in…

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Voting Methods Miners' Elections (To the Editor)

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 3

Sir.--At the [?]motion was moved by a Western delegate re method of voting and counting for the various positions in the…

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Intimidations at Czecho-Slovakian Elections

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 5

The attitude of the Czecho-Slovakian Government towards the Jews in connection with the general election which has just been…

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Government Loss. English By-election. London, Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 11

At the Darlington by-election, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. W. E. Pease (Conservative), a three-cornered contest re[?]ltcd in the return of the Labour candidate…

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'Plane Crash Air Cadet Killed Question in Parliament Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 1

Cadet Albert John Freeman Greenwood, a University student, undergoing training at Point Cook Flying School, was killed when…

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Candidates for Eight Blue Ribbons

The World's News · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 11

Pointer puppies, sired by John Wiiiing, a famous dog of bench shows and field trials, at Birmingham, Alabama,, U.S.A…

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Labor's Chance Charlton on Election

The Sun · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 3

That there will be a keen fight in the Eden-Monaro by-election was indicated by Mr. Mat. Charrton, Federal Labor leader, who arrived in Sydney from…

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Federal Parliament Government Business Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 5

The debate on the Federal Crimes Bill is to be resumed, in committee, in tile House of Representatives on Wednesday…

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"This Parliament" Gosling's Forecast

The Sun · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 11

Mr. Mark Gosling, chairman of the Parliamentary Labor Party, in the course of a speech at the formation of a Labor League at Dumbleton last…

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Irish By-election. Republican Defeated. London, Feb. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 9

At a by-election in the Irish Free State, Mr. Dwyer, a Government supporter, was returned by the Leix-Offaly electorate, defeating Mr. Art O'Connor (Republican) by 19,345…

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N.z. Candidate for Cup

The Sun · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 9

Te Monanui, a five-year-old horse by Potoa from Unity, arrived from New Zealand on the Maranu[?] this morning. Te Monanu[?] won his first race…

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Eden-monaro Election Postal Voting Facilities

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

ANY ELECTOR enrolled for the division of Eden-Monaro may make application in the prescribed form for a postal vote certificate and postal…

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The Federal Parliament. Crimes Bill

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 6

IN the House of Representatives last Wednesday, the second reading debate of the Crimes Bill was resumed. Mr. Mann, a "Nationalist" supporter, said…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Industrial Arbitration Bill

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 4

In the N.S.W. Parliament last Wednesday further consideration was given in Committee to the whole of the Legislative Council's amendments to the…

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