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Politics & elections, 1926

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Smuggling As an Election Issue Canadian Politics

Evening News · Wednesday 8 September 1926 · page 11

interesting sidelights on Canadian politics were given to-day by Mr. J. H. Abbott, a member of the Victorian Parliament, on his…

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Candidates in Miss Manly Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 September 1926 · page 14

Electric drills that cut through steel as if it were soft wood.--Fabricating the steel work at Dorman Long's shops, Milson's Point, for the approach spans of the Harbor Bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Nat. Madison, of the Maurice Moscovitch Coy., who arrived by the Melbourne express yesterday…

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A Snub? Opening of Parliament Governor's Absence Government's Reasons

The Sun · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 15

Surprise was expressed in political circles to-day at the decision of Cabinet to have the forthcoming session of…

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Canadian Elections. Candidates Nominated. Ottawa, Sept. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 11

To-day 528 candidates were nominated for [?]t seats in the House of Commons for the general election on September 14. Of these candidates 199 are Liberals, 233 Conservatives…

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Election Issue Canadian Customs Scandal "Mess of Malfeasance"

The Sun · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 16

A bitterly fought campaign will come to a close on September 14 which is election day in Canada. Never has a government been more seriously attacked than the late Mackenzie-King administration, it being alleged that through…

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Elections Granville and Blacktown

The Sun · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 6

Two extraordinary elections will take place in the Parramatta district within the next couple of months. Grarnville Council will hold an…

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Canadian Elections OTTAWA, Wednesday, Sept. 8

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 September 1926 · page 7

Five hundred and twenty-eight candidates were officially nominated on Tuesday to contest 244 seats in the House of Commons…

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Tomsky's Praise Resented by T.U.C. 'Abuse of Fraternal Courtesy' Stormy Scenes in Labor's Parliament Support Pledged to the Miners London

Evening News · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 7

A LONG, astonishing cable from M. Tomsky, the Russian delegate who was refused permission to land in England, was the fart thrill for the Trade Union Congress at Bournemouth to-day. Congress enjoyed a session of…

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Granville Council Election Nominations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 2

In the extraordinary election for Granville municipal honors, caused by the resignation of Alderman Baldock, two candidates are offering themselves—one…

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Prominent Spring Candidates

Arrow · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 1

TOP: STAR STRANGER, WHO IS SECOND FAVORITE FOR THE METROPOLITAN, AND AMOUNIS, THE EPSOM HANDICAP FAVOURITE. BELOW: THE METROPOLITAN FAVOURITE, PANTHEON, INSET, F. WILLIAMS (TRAINER OF PANTHEON), AND F. McGRATH (TRAINER OF AMOUNIS)…

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Newcastle Races To-morrow Eusee and Tibbie Appeal The Chances of Candidates Reviewed

Arrow · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 5

The Newcastle Jockey Club will conduct their September meeting to-morrow, and bright racing is anticipated. The meeting will act as a rehearsal to the Wallsend Cup meeting, and it is quite possible that the winner will be located on to-morrow's form. An all electric tram service…

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Waradgery Shire By-election. Hay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 12

An extraordinary vacancy in the council of the Waradgery Shire, owing to the resignation of Counciller T. C. Ellis, was filled by an election by postal voting. Mr. Roy Matthews, of…

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Committee Election Penrith School of Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 September 1926 · page 3

The adjourned annual meeting of the Penrith School of Arts was held on Tuesday evening in the billiard room, to receive the report of the serutneers…

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For the Queen Candidates

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 September 1926 · page 4

At the conclusion of the Back to Penrith meeting on Thursday evening, representatives of the queen caudidates drew for allocation of prizes on…

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Hospital Queen Candidate

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 September 1926 · page 5

A [?] party and dance, held in the Dungowan Theatre on Wednesday night, in aid of the Hospital queen candidate wa wns attended by about 60…

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Selections & Jockeys for Randwick To-day Usually Good Guide to the Epsom A.j.c. Mile Candidates in Tramway To-day Aorangi's Chance to Show His Real Worth

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 September 1926 · page 2

WHAT IS REGARDED as a very reliable guide to the Epsom is being contested at Randwick this afternoon, when the seven furlongs Tramway Handicap is down for decision. THERE HAVE BEEN EXCEPTIONS, however, as it has turned out that the…

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Owners and Trainers Election of Officers

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 September 1926 · page 1

At a meeting of the Ponyowners and Trainers' Association last night the following officers were elected:--Patron, Mr. R. E. O'Halloran, M.L.A.;…

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SPORTING Prospects for Tattersall's Races at Randwick for Randwick Spring Candidates Engaged Windbag Fancied

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 September 1926 · page 6

Although the withdrawal of [?]alicare from the Chelmsford Stakes robbed Tattersall's Club's meeting, at Randwick, to-day, of much interest, [?] many…

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Parliament to Introduce Traffic Court Bill

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 September 1926 · page 20

The latest bulletin issued by the N.R.M.A. states that legislation for the creation of a special Traffic Court, with an associated registrar's office for…

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