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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 95

Stormy Session Dramatic Possibilities in Parliament Government Prepares Many Problems Waiting for Cabinet

The Sun · Sunday 4 July 1926 · page 2

Because of the contentious legislation to be introduced, the next session of the State Parliament, to open in September, is expected to be one of the most-stormy on record. Some political prophets even suggest-the possibility of…

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Keen By-election Mosman West Ward

The Sun · Sunday 4 July 1926 · page 2

The by-election for the Mosman Municipal Council (West Ward), yesterday, resulted:-- Waliace, Alva Laurl, 168 (2…

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Parliament or Court ?

The Sun · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 8

ONE of the chief reasons, apparently, for Mr. Bavin's objection to the granting of industrial powers to the Commonwealth in the form asked for by the referendum is that which will appeal more to parliamentarians than, to the people who elect them…

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Canada's Ministry. Election to Be Held. Ottawa, July 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 11

It was announced to-day that Parliament had been dissolved. Referring to the Government's defeat on what he described as really a question of…

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By-elections. Mosman and Warringah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 12

The by-eleclion to fill the vacancy for West Ward of the Mosman Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. E. E. Salmon, look place on Saturday, and resulted…

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G.N. 'Chasers Sydney Candidates Work Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 11

Some useful tasks were performed by horses engaged at the V.R.C, Grand National Steeple on the track this morning at Flemington. Clan Robert was allotted a…

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Mosman By-election

The Labor Daily · Monday 5 July 1926 · page 5

The by-election in the West Word of Mosman Municipality, held to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. E. E. Salmon, took place…

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Latest Pony Form & Tips Runners at Kensington the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 3

Taking form as a guide, the following should be prominent at Kensington to-morrow:- BLUE JAY filled second place at her last two starts. She may score in the first division of the Flying form our Palm and will Nolan…

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Band Elections

The Sun · Tuesday 6 July 1926 · page 21

At the annual general mooting of "The Professional Musicians Band," the following officers were elected: -- Secretary, Mr. H. Hawkins; treasurer,…

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Parliament. Eight Hours Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 15

In the House of Lords Viscount Cecil moved the second reading of the Eight Hours Bill, permitting an eight-hour day to be worked in the coal…

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Victorian State Parliament. No Confidence Motion

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 18

Charges of general maladministration of the affairs of the State formed the basis of a motion of want of confidence in the Victorian "Nationalist" Ministry, which…

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South Australian Notes Labor's Annual Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 15

THE forthcoming Animal Conference of the Labor Party will open on October 4. It may last a week. The annual Spring Show, as has been mentioned in earlier…

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A French Architect Conception Canberra Parliament House a French Architect Conception Canberra Parliament House

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 12

This design, [?] others, was su[?] in the world-wide competition called [?] [?] angst [?]…

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In the Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 6

"Once this provision (Essential Services) is embedded in the Constitution the effect of it will be that the Government, the parliamentary Executive, will have a…

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Federal Parliament Migration Bill All Stages Passed Labor Attack Fails Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 15

LABOR made a second attack on the Migration Bil when [?] came before the House of Representatives lat night, but the…

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Epergne Wins at Moonee Valley Derby and Cup Candidate Scores

Referee · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 8

Oaklands Hunt Club races. held at Moonee Valley last Wednesday. were responsible for much Interesting sport. Only one favourite was successful in the seven events. This was…

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Steeple Candidates at Flemington How Minor Races Went Maiden Hurdles to Mountebank : March Wins the Welter

Referee · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 5

Several candidates for Grand National Steeple - chase were seen in action at Flemington on Saturday in the Kensington Steeple. Jupiter, the winner, impressed, and has 3lb less to carry next Saturday…

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Western Australia. No Early Election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 12

"The electors of Western Australia can rest assured that it is not the intention of the Government to create a crisis with the idea of going to the country before the…

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Kensington Pony Tips:: Randwick Gallops Randwick Has Fast Morning at Last Gaelic Maid, May Day and St. Anthony in Rare Form Spring Candidates Move Along

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 2

AFTER HAVING BEEN CLOSED for over a week on account of wet weather, a grass track was opened for training operations at Randwick yesterday morning. THE "A" GRASS WAS MADE AVAILABLE with no flags out. and…

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Poor Relief "Misguided Measure" Election Promises London. July 5

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 9

In the House of Commons, Mr. Neville Chamberlain (Minister for Health) moved the second reading of the Board of Guardians' Default Bill,…

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