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Politics & elections, 1926

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Suspicions Lang Govt and Grafton Bridge Reps Stirred a Dome for Melbourne Parliament House? Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 17

Dark suspicions as to the N.S.W. Government's intentions regarding the building of the bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton were voiced by Mr. Roland Green (C.P.) during the debate in the House of Representatives on the Grafton to South…

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Mr. Bavin's Tour. the 1917 Strikers. Position Depends on Next Election. Narrandera

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 12

Mr. T. R. Bavin, leader of the Opposition, visited Narrandera yesterday, and attended a conference of delegates to discuss the improving of the National party organisation…

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Dairy Certificates Successful Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 9

The State Dairy Expert, Mr. L. T. MacInnes, advises that the following candidates were successful in the examinations conducted by the…

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Polling Day Sept. 4 MELBOURNE

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 1

IN the House of Representatives to-night the Prime Minister announced the dates for the Referenda…

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Lady Doctor Chosen for Parliament Won't Forget Men Auckland

The Sun · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 11

Doctor Buckley Turkington, formerly of Sydney, where she had charge of the Red Cross influenza depots during the 1918 epidemic, has been selected…

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A Carlingford Mile Candidate

Arrow · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 4

So well did BOMBSTICK win at Canterbury last month, that he must be given the utmost respect in connection with the Carlingford Mile at Rosehill to-day. He appears to be Gaelic Maid's most formidable opponent…

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Canada's Ministry. Election Issues. Ottawa, July 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 11

It is understood that the Liberal party will make the constitutional issue the keynote of the election campaign. The party has two proposals in view if returned to power—first…

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CANADA Election Issues Liberal Plans OTTAWA July 7

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 1

It is understood that the Liberal Party is to make the constitutional issue the keynote of the election campaign and will have two prososals in…

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Angry Scenes British Parliament Coal Deadlock Delegate Conference LONDON, July 9

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 7

A movement is afoot to have a special miners' delegate conference summoned. Some of the men's leaders hope…

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Parliament. Minister's Shares. Position as Director. Challenged by Labour London, July 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 15

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. T Johnston (Lab.) asked if the Minister for Health (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) was still a director of Messrs, Hoskins and Sons, of Bi[?]…

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Secret Report on the Dock Tender Civic Reformers' Trick Behind the Back of Parliament Mr. Mahony's Discovery Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 5

QUESTIONS in the House of Representatives to-day would make it appear that Sydney Civic Reform aldermen will go to any lengths to…

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Billy Hughes Has Fighting Week in Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 July 1926 · page 3

Ex-Prime Minister W. M. Hughes was an striking figure in the debates in the Federal House last week, and the flash of his rapier-like wit carried members…

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Parliament. Regent Disorder. Motions of Protest. LONDON, July 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 11

Arising out of recent scenes in Parliament, Mr. C. C. Craig and other Conservatives tabled a motion in the House of Commons to-day regretting that recent constant…

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2F.c. Complaint in Parliament Crystal Sets Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 11

In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Riley, Senr. complained that owners of crystal sets were unable to receive broadcasting from…

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In the Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 2

"The contention that the improvements in the conditions of the workers has prevented the progress of rural industries is fallacious, for the employers…

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Parliament. Recent Disorder. the Speaker's Criticism. London, July 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 15

The Speaker of the House of Commons, replying to-day to Mr. W. P. Colfax (Con.) said that he regarded the scene, caused by Labour members of the House of Commons, in the…

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Political Special the Candidates

Evening News · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 8

IF the nationalist Percy desires to win the next State election, [?] can afford to lose no time in setting [?] house in order THE crying need of Nationalism if for a…

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Clan Robert's Grand National Triumph Well-backed Candidate Wins Easily Scourie, Lady Thrill, and David Garrick Succeed

Referee · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 5

Clan Robert achieved a magnificent triumph in the Grand National Steeplechase under 11.8, and stamped himself as a fencer of the highest class. Twelve of thirteen starters completed the course,…

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Per Capita Payments Victoria's Protest Debate on Parliament Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 13

Immediately the Legislative Assembly met to-day Premier, Mr. Allan, introduced a motion to give members an opportunity to protest against the…

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Naval Defence "£50,000,000 a Year" Parliament Talks in Millions Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 7

The Minister for Defence, Sir Neville Howse, V.C., stated, in the House of Representatives to-day, that he believed it would be…

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