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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 95

P. & C. Association Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 4

At the annual meeting of Merrylands Parents and Citizens' Association, the following officers were elected:— president, Mr. T. Devine:…

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English By-election London, Monday Evening

Evening News · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 1

The Government won at the by election for the English Universities, which seat was rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. H. A. L. Fisher. The…

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Latest Form and Tips Runners at Ascot the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 3

Taking recent form as a guide, the following may be prominent at Ascot to-morrow:—PENNYWISE has the best form of those left In the 14.1, and looks the winner. Moat danger may come from Merry Knight and Good Leg…

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Preparing for the Autumn Meeting at Rosehill Doncaster, Cup, and St. Leger Candidates Under Silk on Saturday Racing Should Simplify Problems for Backers

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 1

THOUGH surpassed in importance by the Rawson Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday next, the other events should be brimful of interest, for many of the Doncaster and Sydney Cup candidates are engaged, to say nothing of others who have owners optimistic enough to think they may have a chance in the St. Leger…

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Broadcasting Parliament

The Sun · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 10

Conservative members of the House of Commons are unanimously [?]sed to the suggestion to broad[?]st proceedings in…

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In the Federal Parliament Tariff Debate

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 16

When the Federal Parliament met last Wednesday the debate on the tariff schedule was resumed. Labor Member Fenton said the present tariff schedule…

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Prorogued. State Parliament. Session in September

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 15

The State Parliament was prorogued yesterday till June 1. There will be a further prorogation before that date. It is the present intention of the Ministry…

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What Labor Members Say in the Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 18

Hon. members opposite proclaim that they have a mandate from the people for this legislation. Let me tell them that the people never realised what that mandate…

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Prominent Doncaster Candidate Lame Melbourne Turf Jack Holt's Prospects Autumn Successes Bob Lewis for Manfred Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 2

JACK HOLT, the leading Melbourne trainer, who will be represented by Heroic and [?] at the Sydney Cup Meeting, has been very lucky at…

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New Zealand Politics. "Nationalist" Candidate Unseated

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 8

As a result of the New Zealand Electoral Court inquiry, which investigated the disputed Lyttelton election, "Nationalist" member M. E. Lyons was unseated…

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Eden-monaro By-election. Final Figures

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 15

Last Friday the Federal Returning Officer issued the final figures in the Eden-Monaro by election: PERKINS (Nat.)...20,573…

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Rosehill Candidates in Action Ascot Pony Tips Best Gallop Recorded by Valicare Doncaster Favorite's Form Track Watchers See Windbag Go Brilliantly

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 2

IT WAS NOT SURPRISING to see Valicare record the beat gallop of the morning at Randwick yesterday, at the filly was never in better form, and not a horse at Randwick has undergone such a searching preparation…

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Eden-monaro. the By-election Result. Mr. Bavin's Comments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 16

"I think that all supporters of sound, constitutional government will be well satisfied with the result of the Eden-Monaro by-election," said the leader of the State Nationalist…

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Government Gain. English By-election. London, March 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 15

The Government gained a seat at a byelection for the Combined English Universities, due to the resignation of Mr. H. A. L. Fisher (Liberal). The voting was:—Sir Arthur…

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Federal Parliament No Time Wasted by House Bruce's Hint Taken Want Their Holiday Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 12

IF YOU WANT to get away for a holiday at Easter, stop uttering grievances and hurry on with the Government's business."…

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Canterbury Reforms By-election Campaign

The Sun · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 23

An interesting by-election campaign is in progress in the Canterbury Munic[?]lity. In this December municipal elections…

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Council Election Temora

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 6

The extraordinary election for the Temora Municipal Council, occasioned by the death of Cr. Nixon, will be held in Saturday, April 10…

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Struck by Motor-car. Member of Parliament Injured

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 2

Mr. W. R. Fitzsimons, M.L.A. for the Cumberland district, was knocked down by a motor-car and seriously injured at the corner of…

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Case a Minute Judge Rolin Cleans Up Parliament Puzzles

The Sun · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 3

Judge Rolin had what was termed a "clean up" in the Arbitration Court to-day. When he took his sent on the bench he mentioned that he had had…

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PARLIAMENT. Compulsory Votes Lord Burnham's Opinion. London, March 17

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

In the House of Lords, Lord Burnham asked if the Ministry would create a select committee to report on Australian compulsory voting. He remarked that Britain was in…

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