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Politics & elections, 1927

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Council by Election

The Sun · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 12

MURWILLUMBAH, Monday. Mr. A. P.. Black, of South Murwillumbah, was elected to fill the vacancy in the Murwillumbah Municipal Council brought about by the…

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Parramatta By Election

The Sun · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 10

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Aid. Bird, of the Parramatta Council, will be held next Saturday…

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PARLIAMENT Minister's Trip Electoral Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 5

Mr. Sanders yesterday, in the Legislative Assembly, asked the Premier if he was aware that Mr. Baddeley, speaking at Cessnock,…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. the Country Party Thunders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 10

The Assembly was inordinately unentertaining yesterday because the fountains of one's delight were out of the Charabor attending, the cabals of Cabinet and Caucus. The…

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House in Order Before Shutters Up Parliament's Session

Evening News · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 1

THE present session of Parliament according to the Premier, Mr. Lang, will be concluded, "as soon as the business is cleared up."…

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Points in Parliament Preparing The End Day of Surmises

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 6

The State Parliament began yesterday what is expected to be the last week of the session. As the goal of recess gets nearer rumors of plot and counter-plot are more…

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The Futility of By-Elections (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 4

Sir,—The press has reported the result of the Dalley by-election. It illustrates afresh the futility of by-elections. I would like, With your permission, to point out…

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Municipal Franchise Swaying Election Marrickville Fear Voters Who Vanish

Evening News · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 7

PROTESTING against the proposal that every "Jack Tom, Bill and Harry" should have a vote in municipal affairs, Aid. Richards…

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Elections. Victorian Campaign. Government's Policy. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 12

The Premier (Mr. Allan) delivered his policy speech for the forthcoming election at Kyabram to night He said that if the Commonwealth…

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Doncaster Candidates Racing at Moorefield

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 2

AS several prominent Doncaster Handicap candidates and top-notch two-year-olds figure among the entrants at the Moorefield meeting on Saturday next, the Kogarah course will prove a big attraction next week-end…

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Parramatta Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 7

An election to fill the vacancy in the Parramatta Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. H. Bird, is to take place on Saturday. Two candidates…

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The Federal Parliament. State Grants Bill

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 16

After a recess of five months the Federal Parliament resumed last Wednesday afternoon, but after sitting for a couple of hours the House adjourned till…

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PARLIAMENT Mr. Baddeley's Trip Hungry Children

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Premier informed Mr. Bavin that the session would end this week, "if the business paper…

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Canberra. Opening of Parliament. Prize for an Ode

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 14

In connection with the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament at Canberra by the Duke of York, we offer a prize of £25 for a commemorative ode. This important…

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Living Wage. Enabling Bill. in Parliament. Vigorous Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 15

Following the decision of the Labour caucus on Monday that the Government should instruct the Industrial Commissioner to declare a living wage for adult male employees, the…

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N.S.W. Basic Wage. Enabling Bill Before Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 12

In the N.S.W. State Parliament yesterday the Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Baddeley) asked for the suspension of the standing orders to allow the passing…

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Points in Parliament Ministry's Rush Tactics Increasing Basic Wage

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 8

"I fight before Paris," said Clemenceau, in the darkest days of the war, "I fight in Paris, and fight behind Paris." Mr. Bavin's attitude to the Government is very like that…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Control and Distribution of Milk Supplies

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 14

In the New South Wales Parliament last week the Sydney Milk Supply Bill was introduced by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn). The bill provides for the…

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Parliament. From the Gallery. Mr. Stuart-robertson Asks a Question

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 14

Though Mr. Stuart-Robertson does not contribute very much to the business ot the House he gives it opportunity for some of its most riotous laughter, for like the rest of…

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Country Party. Victorian Elections. Announces Policy. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 16

Speaking at Birchip to-night the president of the Farmers' Union. Mr. H. W. Pickering, announced the policy of the Country party for the forthcoming general election. He described…

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