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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 95

Without Authority E.T.U. Election Ticket, (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 August 1926 · page 3

Sir.--Mr. Tulloch has not my authority to use my name in any ticket. In the [?] issued the names of Messrs. Black Lovell, and Willars the…

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Only Nine Days Referendum Fight Polling Plans

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 7

The Referendum poll now is only nine days distant. Polling is to commence at 8 a.m. on Saturday week, to continue until 8 o'clock…

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PARLIAMENT. Attack by Clergyman. Members' Defence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 10

At the "Back to Ryde" dinner which was held in the Ryde Town Hall last evening, an attact on Parliament was made by the Rev. A. Thain Anderson, ex-Moderator [?] the…

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Don't Suit Election Results Soviet Scheme London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 6

Owing to the unfavorable result of the elections the Government has postponed the summoning of the…

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A Challenge to Parliament Mr. Lazzarini's View of the Referendum Proposals Vote "No" Twice for Freedom

The Labor Daily · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 5

THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS of the mass of the people are largely influenced by the anti-Labor Press. It is a significant fact that the greatest confusion has been created among the people in regard to the momentous…

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PERIWOO Epsom Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 11

Down Rosehill way they are suggesting that Periwoo might win the Epsom On paper, it looks a big order for the daughter of Woorak, and as she has been…

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An Epsom Candidate

Arrow · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 1

BALBUS (G. YOUNG)! BEFORE CONTESTING THE FIRST DIVISION OF THE ROSEHILL HIGHWEIGHT, IN WHICH HE STARTED FAVOURITE, BUT FAILED TO GAIN A PLACE…

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Election of Councillors

The Land · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 18

The Farmers and Settlers' Association practices what it preaches, and elects its councillors by proportional representation-the only fair system of…

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Bars Open on Federal Referendum Day M'kell Says So "Not an Election"

Evening News · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 9

AN extraordinary amount of uncertainty, so far as the licensing law is concerned, has arisen in New South Wales…

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Latest Form Runners at Rosehill the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

Taking form a guide, the following should be prominent at Rosehill to-morrow:— GADAMIN shaped well at his last start, and he looks like winning the Hurdle from L[?]ad or Kentucky Boy…

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Domain To-morrow and Polling Booth Next Saturday. "No, No" is the Slogan ENTOMBED 46 U.S. Miners Dead Four Escape Rescuers' Fine Bravery Vancouver

The Labor Daily · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 1

NEWS comet from Clymer. Pennsylvania, that 46 minora [?] believed to have been killed in a local mine expiation…

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For the Queen Candidates

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 1

A GREAT success was achieved in the function held at Kennington Farm, on Saturday evening, in aid of the A.H. and I. Society's queen…

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The Railway Queen Candidate

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 6

Miss Edna Markham, the Railway candidate in the Back-to-Penrith Queen Competition, is receiving strong support, Several functions have been…

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Municipalities. Victorian Elections. Labour Party Fails. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 16

The annual elections for all metropolitan and country municipalities, with the exception of the Melbourne City and Geelong City Councils, were held throughout Victoria…

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"S.m. Herald" Editor Sacrificed to Royalty Brunsdon Fletcher Will Have to Meet Duke of York Momentous Journalistic Election

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 3

APOLOGIES are pending from Albert Frederick Arthur George, Duke of York, to C. Brunsdon Fletcher, editor of the "S.M. Herald."…

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Referendum Polling How to Cast Postal Vote

The Labor Daily · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 4

As the Referendum voting is compulsory, the following information is of importance to personal who will be away from their own electorates on…

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Parliament Clergyman's Attack

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 5

At the Back-to-Ryde dinner, which was held in the Ryde Town Hall on Wednesday evening, an attack on Parliament was made by the Rev. A. Thain Anderson,…

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N.s.w. Parliament to Meet on Sept. 22

The Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 11

The State Parliament will reassemble on Wednesday, September 22, At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day it was decided to issue a…

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Warwick Farm Candidates in Form [?] Seven Events De Valera Fancied Tips for To-morrow

Evening News · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 2

THE programme for to-morrow's pony meeting at Kensington is unusually small as it [?] seven events. The fields are rise on…

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