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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 95

National Candidates at Caulfield Namera's Thrilling Steeple Gunnedah Easily Beats Hurdlers: Smoke Bomb Captures Cup

Referee · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 5

Seekers after enlightenment on the Grand Nationals found much to interest them at Caulfield on Saturday. Namera won the Wanda Steeple, after a hair-raising contest, in which the three placed horses participated. Mr. J. S. Feehan's gelding…

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The Moneylending Debate in British Parliament

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 13

The debate in the British Commons on the Moneylenders’ Bill, which the Government is to support, was without the bitterness…

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Canberra Memento Federal Capital Stamp Opening of Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 15

in commemoration of the official opening of the new Federal Parliament at Canberra next year, a now postage stamp will be issued. A…

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No-confidence Motion. New Zealand, Parliament. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 15

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Holland, leader of the Opposition, moved a second no-confidence motion, based on the Government's action in increasing the rate of…

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"Jazz Government" Senator Gardiner's Final Shot at Bruce-page Ministry Federal Parliament P.M.G. Says Wireless Law to Be Reviewed Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 5

While the House of Representatives spent last night discussing minor questions raised by private members, the Senate, by 27 to 8. took the Essential Services Referendum Bill through the second reading and committee stage. Only Labor Senators…

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City Playgrounds. Labour Aldermen Attacked. Votes for Next Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 10

Both Reform and Labour aldermen regret the unfortunate scene which took place at the City Council on Tuesday night. It is felt that the personal quarrel between two…

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You Must Enrol Referenda Polling

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 5

A reprint of the commonwealth electoral rolls for the purpose of the forthcoming referenda is now in progress…

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To Sit Till August Federal Parliament Government's Decision Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 June 1926 · page 1

REPLYING to a question by Mr. Watt (Nat. Vic.) Mr. Bruce said that the Government proposed that the House should sit till the…

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Joulni Jumps in National Candidate Shows Up MELBOURNE

Truth · Sunday 27 June 1926 · page 3

MOST of the runners in the Port Phillip Hurdle Race at Williamstown to-day will be engaged in the Grand National, and as a…

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Victorian Parliament MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 June 1926 · page 2

The third session of the State Parliament is to be opened on Wednesday by Lord Sowers, the now Governor. No new announcements are…

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Stormy Scene Maltese Parliament Professor's Suspension MALTA, June 26

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 June 1926 · page 1

There was a big anti -Government demonstration last night arising out of the alleged illegal suspension of Professor Bartolo at a recent sitting of the…

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State Parliament Prorogued

The Sun · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 14

At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day, the State Parliament was further prorogued till August 3, It is expected that both Houses will…

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When Will State Parliament Meet?

Evening News · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 10

AT A MEETING of the Executive Council to-day, the State Parliament was further prorogued until August 3…

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Compensation Act Was Fully Debated in Parliament Opposition Helped Its Passage Hypocrisy of "Day-after" Criticism Minister's Comprehensive Review

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 6

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Weak Field of G.N. HURDLERS Good Stayer on the Flat that Should Win the Rich V.R.C Prize Renown Has Lost Those Bad Manners that Sent Him Over Sticks Scobie Has a Candidate That May Be a Dark Horse

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 1

THE final acceptances for the Grand National Hurdle Race do not fall due until Thursday next, and it is more than likely that the scratching pen will be freely used then. It is likely that the field will number about a dozen…

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Meighen Canada's Prime Minister? Election Likely Ottawa

The Sun · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 1

Following upon the resignation of the Prime Minister, Mr…

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What Weights for Epsom Handicap Disclose Fuji San Is Not Badly Treated in Big Mile Race Half a Dozen Likely Candidates

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 2

LAST YEAR'S dead-heaters in the Epsom, Boaster and Metellus. meet again on exactly the same terms for the big mile race at Randwick in October, in spite of the fact that Metcllus proved the better horse afterwards…

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Parliament's Spell

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 11

At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday, the State Parliament was further prorogued to August 3. The present prorogation expires on July 5…

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State Parliament. Further Prorogation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 16

The State Cabinet at its meeting yesterday decided to prorogue Parlament to August 3. In making this statement, the Premier said that the Parliament would not meet on that…

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In the Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 2

"We have 2000 or 3000 permanent men in our defence force to-day, and if the Government calls out 200 or 300 of these men with rifles and bayonets when any…

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