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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 95

By-election

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 5

The candidature of Mr. A. H. Harris, who was re-elected by the Canterbury A.L.P. Municipal Electorate Council to contest the by-election…

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Premier and Governor in Quarrel: Parliament Adjourns till April 6: Attorney-General Sails Mar. 17: Judge Beeby as Commissioner

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1926 · page 1

A bitter-verbal clash between Premier Mr. Lang and State Governor Sir Dudley de Chair happened during the week. This came about during a conference involving the Premier and the Attorney-General on one side, and the Governor on the other. The Ministers urged his…

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Gorgeous opening of British Parliament Personalities and Scenes at the Ceremony

The Sun · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 14

LADY AUGUSTA INSKIP and Mrs. MacMillan leaving the House of Lords after the ceremony. THE ROYAL PROCESSION crossing the…

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Licensed Victuallers Election of Officers

Evening News · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 3

The election of members of the council of the United Licensed Victuallers Association resulted Sydney electorate Messrs. J. Gallen W. R. Weekes A. J…

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Hush! Urges Council Clerk's Charges an Election Echo Lismore

Evening News · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 5

ALLEGATIONS of irregu[?] at the recent shire election were made by Mr. John Allen, Gundurimba Shire Clerk, at a…

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Geneva Meeting Election Procedure Australian Delegate London, March 7

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 1

It appears that the admission of Germany to the League of Nations will be a long-drawn process. First, she will be elected to…

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U.l.v.a Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 4

The election of members of the council of the United Licensed Victuallers' Association resulted:--Sydney electorate: Messrs. J. Gallon, W. E…

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M's.l.a. Must Keep on the Job to Get Things Done Ways of Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

"IN PARLIAMENT I found that, if a member does not go after things himself, they are shelved, in the hope that councils and other…

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Latest Form and Tips Runners at Kensington the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 3

Taking recent form as a guide, the following may be prominent at Kensington to-morrow:—PYALLA ran well at the Park last Wednesday. She may win the first division of the Encourage from Tin Gow and Master Three…

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Prospects for the A.J.C. Autumn Double Weights Reviewed and Early Doubles Selected Despite His Big Weight Pilliewinkie Dominates Sydney Cup Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 1

MR. WILSON has given racegoers something to ponder on, for yesterday morning he issued the weights for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup, the big A.J.C. Autumn double. THE weight adjuster has surprised no one with his choice for the…

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State Election Parkhill Not Worrying Off for Trip

The Sun · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 9

Mr. Archdale Parkhill has apparently no apprehensions that there will be a State election for some time. He Bulled for London by the Naldera…

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EDEN-MONARO Federal By-election Nationalist Victory

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

The result of the Eden-Monaro by election is now beyond all doubt. When counting censed last night the figures were:--…

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Parliament and Anti-labor

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 5

As everyone knows the question of our self-government, and that of the status of every Parliament in the empire, is before the people. The anti-Labor bodies…

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The Federal Parliament. New Tariff Rates

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 15

Discussion on the tariff schedule tabled by the Minister for Trade and Customs (Mr. Pratten) last September was started in the House of Representatives last…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Upper House and Labor Legislation

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 4

N.S.W. Parliament last Wednesday went into Committee to consider the amendments of the Legislative Council to the Farm' Produce Agents' Bill…

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Eden-monaro By-election. "Nationalist" Majority Greatly Reduced

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 9

The Eden-Monaro by-election poll to fill the vacancy in the Federal Parliament caused by the death of Sir Austin Chapman took place last Saturday. It…

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Federal Parliament on the Tariff All-night Talk Board Criticised Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 11

ALL NIGHT LONG the House of Representatives discussed the Tariff schedule. No one said anything very new. It was on…

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Alexandria Election

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 11

An election to [?] the vacancy in Alexandria Council caused by the death of Ald. Kelly, will be held on Saturday, March 27…

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Labour Ministry's Demand. Recall of Sir Dudley De Chair. Sir Timothy Coghlan As Governor. Election Issue Avoided

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 9

It is generally understood in political circles that the aim of the Lang Ministry is to secure the appointment of Sir Timothy Coghlan as State Governor…

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Eden-monaro Election

The Sun · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 13

With 250 votes still outstanding, Mr. Perkins (Nationalist) has a lead of 6790 over Mr. Morgan (Labor) in the Eden-Monaro by-election. The…

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