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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 95

Big Labor Gains British Civic Elections Conservatives Suffer London

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 3 November 1926 · page 1

Returns for the Municipal elections so far made available tonight show large Labor gains, especially in the industrial areas…

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U.S. PREPARES Battle or Ballot Election Fight Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 2

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 November 1926 · page 1

Owing to the unprecedented bitterness of the election campaign in many places, particularly in noted lawless districts, special efforts are…

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Speeding Up Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 2

It has been decided by the State Ministry to increase the sitting days of the Legislative Assembly from three to four…

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PARLIAMENT State Insurance the "Gag" Applied

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly mot yesterday, Mr. Kilpatrick was assured by the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Baddel[?]y, that…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. a Close Fight

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 8

There has been a strange blooming of conscientiousness and energy in Parliament. Benches are filled, members strain their, attention, and one can even hear the speakers…

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Points in Parliament "Gag" as Weapon Strong Opposition Protests

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 4

It would seem that Dr. of the machine called after him-- and Mr. George Cann, of New South Wales, had a little in common. Dr. Guillotin was a…

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PARLIAMENT. Extra Sitting Day. Fridays to Be Taken In

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 9

With the delivery of the Budget on Tuesday next, the Premier recognises that he must call upon members to devote another day to their Parliamentary duties. It is probable…

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St. Mary's Convent, Grafton. Successful Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 7

Mr. Walter Hunt, examiner of the Conservatorium of Music, visited St. Mary's Convent, Grafton, on the 7th ult. Six candidates, viz., Ellie Flaherty, Ressa…

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United States. General Election. Some Democratic Gains. New York, Nov. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 9

Polling took place throughout the United States to-day for the election of the Seventh Congress to which 35 Senators had to be returned (that number of vacancies having to…

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Three Killed Elections in Cuba HAVANA. Wed., Nov. 2

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 1

In the municipal and provincial elections, the Liberals carried five provinces and the Conservatives one province…

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U.S. ELECTIONS Democrats Cain Liquor Poll New York, Wed., Nov. 3

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 5

Despite notable gains by the Democrats, some of the outstanding contests in Tuesday's elections remain doubtful. The gains by the…

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Labor Gains English Elections Municipal Seats London, Tuesday, Nov. 2

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 5

The municipal elections in 300 English and Welsh boroughs, omitting London, have resulted in large Labor gains…

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Outside Parliament

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 3

The crowd then immediately walked dowi. to Parliament House. A deputation was selected of three men and three women who vainly endeavoured for over two hours…

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Balance of Power Insurgent Republicans Effect of U.S. Polling New York

The Sun · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 10

Late election returns indicate Democratic inroads on the Republican working majorities. Certain Western insurgents will hold the balance of…

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Politician Robbed At Parliament House BRISBANE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 7

The room of the Loader of the Opposition, Mr. A. E. Moore, was broken into yesterday, after the House adjourned. Drawers of several tables…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. Two Reasonable Ministers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 10

If ever Man achieves that state of rational existence so, dear to the imagination of Wells and the Utopians, life, one fears, will be very dull. Rationally clothed, rationally fed,…

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Parliament Pie Championing the Chinese Why Members Dream

The Sun · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 8

Wild flowers and steam rollers, floating fire, engines, Chinese furniture-makers, strings of sausages, coal mines and…

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Points in Parliament Day on the Land "Slim Agents"

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 6

In the absence of the Premier--he was understood to be engaged in the preparation of the Budget--the Assembly was a peaceful place yesterday. It was not merely the fact…

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Chillagoe. State Smelters. Alleged Irregular Payments. Charges in Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, on the vote for the chief office of the Department of Mines, the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Moore) said that apart altogether from serious…

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W. A’s Labor Politicians Counted Oat Sensational Scene at Perth Parliament House Workers Demonstrate Against Capitalist Punishment

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 3

When the W. A. Labor Government decided to hang Coulter and Treffene for the murder of two detectives at Kalgoorlie a storm of protest was raleed by the work…

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