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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 95

Not a "Dry House" Canberra Parliament MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 5

By 8 votes to 3 the joint house committee of tho Federal Parliament decided in favor of the- retention of the bar at Parliament House when the…

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REFERENDUM More Difficulties Parliament Sits All Night Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 5

After a break of less than 12 hours, following an all-night sitting, the House of Representatives again discussed the referendum…

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Liquor at Canberra Parliament House Bar Committee in Favor Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 15

The Federal Mouse Committee, by eight votes to three, recommended that arrangements be made for the retention of the bar in the…

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N.Z. Parliament Opened Governor-general Ill No Salute Fired Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 13

For the first time in the history of New Zealand the opening of Parliament was upset by the illness of the Governor-General, who is suffering…

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Political Parties in Ireland. Forming for Next Elections

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 35

In view of the general election which must be held some time in the course of the next year, there has developed a great deal of activity in the formation…

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Retail Traders Election of Officers

The Sun · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 15

The following council and executive officers of the Retail Traders' Association have been elected for the ensuing 12 months:--President, Mr. R. H…

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New Zealand Parliament. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 12

Parliament was opened to-day, this early meeting is to facilitate the Premier's departure to attend the Imperial Conference…

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Federal Parliament Life Judges Unions' Objection for Arbitration Ct. Melbourne

Evening News · Friday 18 June 1926 · page 15

MR. CHARLTON'S definite pronouncements in the House of Representative before he left for Sydney yesterday has cleared…

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Reps. to Decide Dry Canberra? Parliament's Bar Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 8

Snail some of the pleasant passwords of Parliament's social life lose their cheery significance when the transfer to Canberra takes place?…

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Waterloo Council By-election To-day

The Labor Daily · Saturday 19 June 1926 · page 4

Mr. R. Praphitt will be the endorsed Labor candidate at the municipal by election at Waterloo to-day. Some trouble arose over a supposed…

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"Hypocrisy" Liberal Uproar 500 Candidates London

The Sun · Sunday 20 June 1926 · page 1

There was a boisterous scene at the Liberal Federation meeting in London, when Mr. J. A. Spender, the newly-elected president, announced…

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Waterloo Council Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 June 1926 · page 8

An election held on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the Waterloo Municipal Council caused by the rasignation of Alderman Rewhan, resulted as follow:—Robert Profitt, 173;…

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Parliament. Five-year Terms. Suggested by Mr. Loughlin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 12

The extension of the life of State Parliaments to five years was suggested by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Loughlin) at a dinner recently given him by the Tarec Labour…

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Pacts Canada Discusses Her Attitude Premier's Views "Parliament Must Be Supreme"

The Sun · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 13

The Canadian Parliament discussed the attitude to be taken up in regard to foreign treaties agreed to by Downing-street. The Premier declared that it would "avoid embarrassment" if all proposed pacts were referred to the Canadian Parliament for…

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Shire By-election

Evening News · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 6

The by-election to fill the vacancy in "C" Riding, of Warriugah Shire, caused by Councilor Campbell having to resign his sent under a [?] of the…

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Election Pledges. Government's Determination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1926 · page 10

Addressing a largely-attended meeting of the members of the Constitutional Club in the Colonial institute during the luncheon hour yesterday, Mr. Latham said that the…

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For Parliament House, Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 18

COAT-OF-ARMS TO BE PLACED ABOVE THE SPEAKER'S CHAIR. The panel is carved in Tasmanian blackwood, with a depth of 2ft nnd a width of 3ft 41n. The artists arc Messrs. F. W. Tod and Co., Surry Hills…

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The Federal Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 2

"I am an Australian. I am an out-and-out protectionist. I would protect the industries of this country from any possible ^competition! Other countries may…

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TREATIES Canada's Attitude Parliament Must Approve Ottawa, June 21

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 1

Canada's international status and position in the Empire was discussed in the House of Commons on the motion of the Premier (Mr…

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Recent Form of Nationals Candidates Gunnedah Wins at Caulfield, But Can He Stay? Gulyarri Disappoints His Backers: Clan Robert Still a Strong Order

Referee · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 1

Several candidates for the V.R.C. Grand Nationals competed at Caulfield last Saturday. Gunnedah brilliantly won the Toolambool Hurdle, and only for the doubt attaching to his staying powers, would be at a much shorter price than is…

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