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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 95

Parliament. From the Gallery. Abolition Bill Defeated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 14

Never has the Legislative Council enjoyed so sensational s moment as that in which it last night refused Mr. Willis the leave he naked to reintroduce the Constitution…

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Clerical Association Election of Officers

Evening News · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 8

Following is the result of the ballot for election of officers of the N.S.W. branch of the Australian Clerical Association:—President, Mr. A. Evers:…

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Eden-monaro By-election. Labor Campaign Opened

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

Federal Labor Leader Charlton opened the Labor campaign in the Eden-Monaro by-election at Kiama last night. He gave a rousing address, and was heartily…

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Eden-monaro By-election Postal Voting

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 8

The following notification regarding postal voting in the Eden-Monaro by-election has been issued by the Commonwealth Electoral Officer for New South Wales:…

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Election? Cheers in Assembly Lang Grim Strikers' Presentation

The Sun · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 9

"Are we downhearted?" This was one of the taunts flung across the Chamber by the Opposition when the Legislative Assembly met…

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Bruce Leaves for Eden-monaro Election Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 15

The Prime Minister (with Mrs. Bruce) will leave Melbourne to-morrow to take part in the Eden-Monaro election campaign…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. Sir George Fuller's Motion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 8

The defeat of the Government in the Upper House on Tuesday night has affected members of the Legislative Assembly like a cold douche. To Mr. Lang and his supporters…

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Parliament Water Supply Bills Broken Hill Schemes (Continued from page 12)

The Sun · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 13

Two schemes for providing Broken Hill with an adequate water supply have been suggested[?] officers of the Public Works Department, said the…

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The Catholic Club. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 34

The annual general meeting of the Catholic Club was held on Monday, 22nd inst., when over 100 members were present in the club lounge room to receive the annual…

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A Risk in "First-past-thepost" Elections

Watchman · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 3

"The 'first-past-the-post' electoral scheme, which the Lang Government is breaking its neck to put through Parliament is causing alarm to country…

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Catholic Club. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 26

The annual general meeting of the Catholic Club was held on Monday, 22nd inst, when over 100 members were seated in the club lounge room to…

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Local Government. the Local Government Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 6

On present indications it looks quite possible that the councils will escape the risk and expenditure of an election this year. Unless the Government passes the Local Government…

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New Zealand Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 8

Sir,—It is rather singular that Mr. H. E. Holland, leader of the New Zealand Labour party, should have waited taree months to express his opinion publicly on the results…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. Day Closes Noisily

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 10

Members of the Legislative Assembly have suffered few duller mornings than that through which they drowsed and desultorily debated yesterday. The Premier had promised to…

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Chamber of Commerce Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

"We have not done many big things in the last year; and we have not had very much support from the public of Parramatta. But we hope to do more…

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Eden-monaro By-election Saturday, 6th MARCH, 1926

The Land · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 11

The General Secretary of the Country Party of N.S.W. (Mr. J. J. Price) has intimated that the following arrangements have been made for meetings to be addressed by Dr. Earle Page (Federal Treasurer and Leader of the Country Party):—…

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Senate Vacancy. South Australian Election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

At a joint sitting of both houses of the South Australian Parliament on Wednesday, Mr. A. J. McLachlan was elected to fill the vacancy in the…

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Dairy Control Election of Board Higher Butter Quality

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 3

An election is to be held in connection with the N.S.W. State Dairy Advisory Board, in order to reduce the number of representatives in…

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Queensland Elections. Preliminary Steps. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 12

Ballot papers are being printed al the Government Printing Office in readiness for the general elections. This is regarded in some quarters as a good indication of the near…

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Busy Bruce Four Days' Election Tour

The Sun · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), who is making a tour of the Eden-Monaro electorate in support of Mr. Perkins, Nationalist candidate in the Federal…

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