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Politics & elections, 1926

1,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 95

Law and Order. to Be Maintained. Parliament's Powers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 7

"Every promise made in the Dandenong speech will be given effect to by the Federal Government at the earliest possible date. "Industrial legislation will be introduced…

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Exciting Times Are Ahead Parliament: February 9 the Council Fight Cabinet's Decision

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 1

A MEETING of Cabinet yesterday decided to prorogue Parliament till February 9. The present intention is to hold…

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Sympathy Bruce to Employer and Worker Less Distrust No Peace by Mere Act of Parliament

The Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 10

It has to be war to the knife on mutual distrust between employer and employee if many of the problems that now confront us are going to be solved in a satisfactory way. Employers must analyse their business consciences and…

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Eden-monaro Seat. Independent Nationalist Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 7

Mr. James Gilligan will contest the EdenMonaro by-election as an Independent Nationalist. Mr. Gilligan was at one tims associated with…

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Luck May Turn for Red Gauntlet This Time Unlucky Challenge Candidate Fancied for Flying Quixotic Probably His Most Dangerous Rival

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 1

A FIELD of high-class sprinters remained in the Flying Handicap when acceptances fell due on Saturday, and there are not likely to be many course withdrawals. THE [?]…

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March 6 Eden-monaro Election

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 1

THE election in [?]n-Monaro Federal electorate, rendered necessary by the death of Sir Austin Chapman, has been…

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Eden-monaro Seat Polling on March 6 MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 6

A special issue of the Commonwealth Gazette to-day gave the following dates for the Eden-Monaro by-election: Date of writ, Monday, January…

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The Federal Parliament. Repressive Legislation Introduced

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 15

In the Federal Parliament last Wednesday the Attorney-General (Mr. Latham) moved for leave to bring in a bill to amend the Crimes Act. There was an immediate…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Bills Discussed

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 15

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly last week the Parliamentary Elections (Single Seats) Bill was discharged from the business paper. Premier Lang said that the…

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EDEN-MONARO. Candidates Selected

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

At a special meeting of the N.S.W. Labor Executive, held last Wednesday night, Mr. C. Morgan, of Wollongong, was selected to contest the Eden-Monaro…

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Ryan's Seat Safe Eacham By-election Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 1

A few belated returns continue to come in for Eacham election. The official total now stands:-- RYAN (Labor)...2433…

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The Fate of the Upper House. An Afternoon in Parliament

Watchman · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 8

Realising that the occasion might become historic, when the fate of the Upper House, which has been in existence for 75 years might be determined on…

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The Loyal Orange institution of N.S.W. Election of Officers

Watchman · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Loyal Orange Institution, held at Empire House, the following officers were elected for 1926:—…

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Canada to Ban Ku Klux Klan. Set-Back for Hooded Cowards in American Elections. Protestants Support Catholics

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 33

IN connection with the efforts of the United States Ku Klux Klan organisers to establish Canadian branches of the society, a motion has been…

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Parliament Prorogued. Mr. Lang's Quandary. Legislative Council Still Survives

The Land · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

Finding himself unable, even with the aid of his recently appointed 25 new satelites to the Upper House, to force the Abolition Bill through,…

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Eden-monaro Election. Nationalist Candidate's Campaign

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 6

According to present arrangements, the campaign in the Eden-Monaro electorate will commence in earnest next week, when Mr. Perkins the…

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Eden-monaro. Nationalist Candidate. Mr. Perkins's Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 10

Mr. John A. Perkins, Nationalist candidate for the Eden-Monaro electorate, has started his campaign, and during the present week has attended a number of shows and other…

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A Kelso Candidate

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 2

WHITE AND BLACK, who has a great chance in to-morrow's Flying Handicap at Canterbury…

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The Supersession of Parliament

The Methodist · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

TO such a pass have we now come in New South Wales, that Parliament might—for all the value it is at present—be dissolved and dispensed with; the only function now permitted to it is to…

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Waterloo Bridge's Fate Parliament May Consider London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

Following "The Times's" suggestion that the Government should set up a commission of Inquiry with regard to the future of Waterloo Bridge, the…

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