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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 95

Melbourne Turf A.j.c. Hurdle Candidates Secret Stone's 'Win

Evening News · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 2

THERE HORSES with engagements in the june A.J.C. Hurdle competed ever the battens at Sandown on Saturday. They were Secret Stone…

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Their Only Haven Was Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 10

"IT HAs BEEN [?] that, if the municipal frenc[?] could [?]. Some of our most brilliant men, before…

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Grey Knight Grand National Candidate

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 2

Grey Knight, now a member of H. Murrell's team, looks in good trin for the winter Jumping campaign. He has not been given much hard work since…

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Newcastle Candidates Good Work on the Tracks NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 2

[?] candidates were on the [?]…

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A.J.C. Jumping Double Candidates for £2000 Hurdle and Steeple Some Early Doubles Recommended

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 1

THE weights for the £2000 Hurdle Race and Steeplechase to be run at Randwick next month, made their appearance yesterday morning, and for the next few weeks backers can indulge their opinion and judgment and attempt to ascertain…

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Sport Sayings and Doings Jumping Double Hurdle and Steeple Likely Candidates

The Sun · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 4

With three weeks to go before the A.J.C. Hurdle Race, the first leg of the big Sydney jumping double, is to be run, there is plenty of time for…

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A.J.C. Jumping Weights -- Gosford Selections -- Horses for Rosehill. ' w Jumping Double Prospects of Candidates Discussed Dangerous New Zealanders

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 8

In framing his weights for the big A.J.C. jumping double fit Randwiek next month, Mr. G. F. Wilson awarded the Sydney owned and trained Palbi pride of position in both the Hurdle and Steeplechase…

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Federal Parliament Back to Work Important Hills Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 9

Federal Parliament, which had been in races for a couple of months, resumed this afternoon. The was no formal opening, as…

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Historic Session Last in Melbourne Parliament Meets Important Legislation Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 9

The session of the Commonwealth Parliament, which starts this afternoon, will be historic. Besides being the last session of…

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Gag Ready for Mr. Charlton on 44-Hour Issue Federal Parliament Opens To-day Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 5

After a break of several weeks, the Federal Parliament will resume its first session to-morrow. Business will open in the House of…

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Melbourne Turf G. N. Double a Record Entry Sydney Candidates High-priced Yearling Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 2

THAT cross-country upon is for from being a decaying factor in the turf world is shown by the record nominations received for the Grand…

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Five Favourites Score at Sandown Prince Tressady and Textile Show Good Form : Randwick Hurdle Candidate's Win

Referee · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 5

Fortune favoured backers right through the piece at Sandown Park on Saturday. Five of the seven winners were hot favourites, and the two remaining races fell to well backed candidates. LARGE fields were in evidence at the Sandown Park meeting, which was…

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Western Australia. Legislative Council Elections. Perth (W.a.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 14

The counting of the votes in the South-west Province for the Legislative Council elections was completed to-day. Mr. J W Mann (United Party) was elected. The final figures…

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New Zealand Parliament. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 10

Parliament will be opened by a commission on June 16…

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When Parliament Forced People to Eat Fish

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 44

Writes Mary Cranfleld, in the "Universe:" Elizabeth, the Queen, paid small heed to any cries of. distress from her…

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Federal Bills Parliament Resumes Development of the North Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 7

Important legislation which the Federal Government proposes to introduce this session was referred to as soon as the House of…

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The House Is Open Fed. Parliament Notices of Motion Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 4

CONTRARY to expectations, the Government did not to-day introduce in the House of Representatives. the much-discussed…

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Federal Parliament Real "Progress" Work After Holiday Control of Combines Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 7

PROGRESS was reported last night, when the members of the House of Representatives finished their day's work after a long…

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Not a Candidate

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 51

An Italian, having applied for American citizenship, was being examined in the naturalisation court. "Who is President of the United…

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Gallops on Rain-soaked Tracks Melbourne TURf Grand Nationals Early Discussions Fancied Candidates Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 2

THOUGH the weights are not due for another ten days, some attempt has been made already to discuss the big V.R.C. winter double…

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