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Politics & elections, 1927

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PARLIAMENT Captured Burglars Do the Hospitals Discriminate?

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

The Chief Secretary was asked in the Legislative Assembly yesterday morning by Mr. Sanders if he had noticed a report of the…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. Politely Galled a Fight

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 12

One expected that before the Liquor Bill had passed from the House Mr. Arkins would be removed, that Miss Stanley would faint, and that Mr. Lane would tear up the carpet…

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The Marriage Law. a Recent Act of Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 3

Taibingo asks if the marriage by a woman to her deceased husband's brother is permitted under the law of New South Wales. Answer.—A special Act of…

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Water Board Election District Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

Among the candidates for the representation of No. 8 district on the Metropolitan Water, Sewerage, and Drainage Board, is Councillor J. C. Page, of…

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Workers' Compensation Defects in Act Bill to Remedy Before Parliament

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 9

A BILL to amend the Workers' Compensation Act of 1926 was [?] introduced by the Minister for Labor and Industry Mr…

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Points in Parliament Minister and Member Fight on the Floor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 8

The storm that had been brewing for a long time broke in the Assembly yesterday. Perhaps the bad weather had something to do with it. That and the Liquor Bill made…

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King's Speech (British Official Wireless) Bills for Parliament British Films London, Thurday Night

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

To-morrow's Cabinet meeting will finally decide what measures of legislation will be included in the King's Speech at the opening of Parliament…

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Perfect Peace! Parliament Had No Fight "Business As Usual" Calm Debate on Important Bills

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 13

There was an air of tranquility to-day in Parliament. Those who came to witness gladiatorial contests, or even "scenes," were disappointed, for everything was Chesterfieldian politeness, and not a naughty word scandalised the listeners…

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Water Board Elections Alderman Dunbar to Stand

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

Alderman Dunbar, of the Lidcombe Council, will be a candidate for the Water Board election…

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Stock Judging Young Competitors Hints for Candidates

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 18

The following hints for competitors in the "Young Judges Competitions" at agricultural shows have been compiled by Mr. E.J. Shelton, H.D.A.,…

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Road Grants. Alleged Electioneering Use. Allegations in W.A. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 13

At a meeting this afternoon of the United and Country party candidates at the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections, Mr A Monger. the chairman. strongly commented on…

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VICTORIA. Coming Elections. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 10

The Nationalist and Farmeres' Union parties, which at present make up the composite Government, will appeal to electors at the forthcoming Victorian elections as separate…

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Elections. Western Australia. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 14

At a meeting of the State Cabinet this afternoon the dates in connection with the forthcoming general election of members of the Legislative Assembly were fixed. Writs will…

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Next Elections. City Council. Reformers Organising

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 12

Determination to organise the forces opposed to Labour in the City Council, and displace that party at the forthcoming civic elections was the keynote of the speeches…

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Fat Labor Politicians Prepare Elections in South Australia a Disgusting Bunch of Fakers Adelaide

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 3

As the elections draw near the Labour “pollies” are emerging from their dug-outs and attempting, in their own inimitable crawling fashion, to justify their existence…

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West Election in March Unlimited Tory Funds Perth

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

The Executive Council hat fixed the general elections for March 26, and a fortnight later polling will take place in the four Nor-West…

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W.A. Elections PERTH

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

Writs for the coming State elections will be issued on February 21, nominations will close on March 1, and polling day will be on March 26…

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Civic Reform Party Last Year's Work Coming Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Citizens' Reform Association of Sydney was held yesterday. The report of the executive…

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Placards for Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 4

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Parliament. From the Gallery. Shades of Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 16

The House was still chuckling yesterday deliciously, reminiscently chuckling, over Mr. Lazzarini's little slide from dignity, So it had no time or inclination to make occasion…

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