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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 95

Day-baking Bill Victorian Parliament

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 3

A Day-Baking Bill is to he introduced into the Victoria state Parliament fall session be Mr. Brownhill M.L.A. The hill. the fate of which a awaited…

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Parliament and the Geneva Agenda

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 9

A CONSERVATIVE paper is before us, as one writes, and no other is available. This paper regards Mr. Bruce's recent speech on the approaching…

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In the Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saving

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 2

"We are prepared to welcome the introduction of suitable men and women for the development of this country, but we do not wish to see them jostling…

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Few Extra Days Federal Parliament Avoiding Last Rush Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 2

There is now every possibility that the Federal Parliament will not rise on August 6, as was formerly intended. A few extra days' sittings are…

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The First Shot in Election Campaign Canadian Battle Ottawa

Evening News · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 9

"NEVER in the history of parliamentary Government has any Prime Minister, [?] so demeand himself, as Mr. Mackenzie King [?]…

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A. J. C. Derby Candidate From New Zealand

Referee · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 1

LIMERICK, CRACK NEW ZEALAND TWO YEAR -OLD. IS EX PECTED TO PLAY A PROMINENT THE AT THE SPICING MEETINGS…

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Acting-judges Candidates in Running

The Sun · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 2

Within the next few days It is practically certain that the Acting Attorney -General (Mr. McKell) will appoint an acting Common Law Judge…

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How the People Were Fooled Federal Elections Lazzarini Tells Home Truths in House Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 5

The power of the Press was referred to at soma length by members in the House of Representatives tonight, when the Budget debate was…

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Canadian Elections Ixed for September 14 TORONTO

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 5

The Mall and Empire" announced to-day that the Canadian general Action would take place on September 14…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 12

The Tasmanian Parliament will meet on Tuesday, but owing to the indisposition of the Premier (Mr. Lyons) it is anticipated that it will be adjourned for three months…

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Member Removed. Victorian Parliament. Chair Defied. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 12

Unprecedented incidents involving the defiance of the Speaker and the removal, after a show of violence, of the Labour member for Dalhousie (Mr. Pollard), took place in the…

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Queen Carnival to Raise Election Funds

The Sun · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 21

Something new in raising campaign fighting funds is going to be tried by Nationalist organism's in Lang and Parkes. They propose to conduct a…

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Spring Candidates Eyes on Randwick Rubbing Off Corners

The Sun · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 8

The winter hibernation is over, and Randwick is once more a hive of activity. Practically all the older horses that are going to race in the…

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Class Laws Tasmania's Strong Protest the Motor Tax Bearing on Future Elections Hobart

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 4

A MEETING, representative of all branches of the motor industry, was held yesterday to discuss the question of the proposed increase in…

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Waterside Workers Election of Officers

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 5

Results of the annual election of officers for the Waterside Workers Federation (Sydney brunch), declared at the weekly meeting yesterday, were[?]…

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CANADA General Elections Date Announced Ottawa, July 20

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Meighen), in opening the Conservative campaign, announced that the general elections would be held on September 14.--…

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Foreign News Successful Jews in Roumanian Elections

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 7

The Roumanian Government has been overwhelmingly victorious in the elections to the Senate. Not a single candidate of the…

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Essence of Politics Making a Farce of Parliament

The Land · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 13

Although there is no likelihood of the New South Wales Parliament being called together for another two months, there are already…

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From the Debate on the Essential Services Bill in the Federal House of Parliament

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 2

Mr. Chariton: Trouble arose at Fremantle, and the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), sent a strongly worded message to the Premier of Western Australia. Mr. Collier replied…

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At Cessnock To-morrow Fancy Boy and Northland Fancied Candidates' Recent Form Discussed

Arrow · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 5

Sportsmen will have an opportunity to recover some of their Maitland and Singleton losses at Cessnock to-morrow. Six events arc listed, and as Cessnock track is regarded as a favourites course, matters may pan out well for punters…

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