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Politics & elections, 1927

2,970 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 149

Jugo-slavian Polling Belgrade

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 4

Jugo-Sinvia's most critical election will be held on September.9, according to a decree signed by the King to-day…

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Presented to Federal Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 18

SWEDISH CUP OF ART-CRYSTAL GLASSWARE, the gift of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce…

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Swedish Gift. to Federal Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 16

During the Canberra ceremonies, the Prime Minister received a delegation from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Sydney, who presented to the Commonwealth Parliament a…

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Broadcasting Trials Some Quaint Candidates

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 7

"I want an engagement to broadcast." "Come in for a trial." "But I am a sister of Miss Blank,…

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Elections and Liquor Traffic. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 5

Sir,—at the meeting of the Social Questions Committee held yesterday, it was decided to ask your permission to urge, through your columns, that…

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British By-election. London, June 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 14

The West Bury by-election resulted:— Major Eric Long (Conservative), 10,623; Harcourt Johnstone (Liberal), 10,474; G. Ward (Labour), 5306…

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Nationalist Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 15

Mr. A. Bruntnell, M.L.A., lett for Wellington last night to address a united meeting of National and Country party supporters, and make arrangements for the united selection…

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State Elections. More Lists Ready. Appointment of Returning Officers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 15

There was an absence of politicians from the party rooms at State Parliament House yesterday. Apparently the members have settled down to the serious work of preparing for the…

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Country Press Pars Useful at the Elections

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 18

A City paper heads a par: "Like an Octopus. Clinging to Office." We suggest a new word: "Caucoctopus." -- Brisbane "Standard."…

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De Valera Defiant Aftermath of Free State Elections "Will Never Take Oath!" London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 5

"Fianna Fail deputies will never take the oath of allegiance to the Crown," asserts de Valera. "We give allegiance to the Iritish nation and…

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Nationalist Candidates Hedley Rogers and A. E. Rainbow

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 June 1927 · page 13

Amongst the nominations received in the Nationalist interest for the Hurstville electorate, is that of Mr. A. E. Rainbow, M.A., LL.B., one of the…

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Two New Faces ? A.J.C. Committee Election August 17

Truth · Sunday 19 June 1927 · page 6

CANDIDATES for the A.J.C. Committee are as busy as the devil in a gale of wind, working up the silvertail vote, the Tattersall's Club…

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English By-election Result LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 19 June 1927 · page 5

The by-election at Westbury, caused by the death of Captain Shaw (Conservative), resulted as follows: -- Major Eric Long (Con.), 10,623: Harcourt…

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Further Prorogation State Parliament Next Step--the Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 3

A special meeting of the State Executive Council has been convened for to-day to further prorogue Parliament. It was previously prorogued till…

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Parliament Further Prorogued Progress of Rolls

The Sun · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 13

At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day. Parliament was further prorogued to July 12. Possibly the dale of the elections will…

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Until July 12 Parlt. Prorogued Date of Elections

Evening News · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 9

THE Executive Council to-day decided to prorogue Parliament to-morrow until July 12. By that time the date of the elections…

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The Elections. Mr. Bavin's Review. Critical Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 14

"The forthcoming election will undoubtedly be the most critical in the history of New South Wales," said Mr. Bavin (leader of the Opposition) yesterday "At most general…

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Election Date Waiting for Lang Further Prorogation

The Sun · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 3

The New South Wales Parliament stands prorogued till to-morrow, and a meeting of the Executive Council is being held to-day to prorogue it…

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Country Candidates West Maitland

The Sun · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 3

A meeting of the Nationalist Association held at Paterson un[?]mously endorsed the candidature of Mr. Walter Bennett, M.L.A., for the State…

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Preparations for the Elections Premier's Southern Success Jackal Press Gets Going Dunn Attacks Bavin

The Labor Daily · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 5

IT was generally expected that the Premier would be home to-day or to-morrow at latest, and Melbourne advices state that he will leave to-day. No docbt Mr. Lang will do his best to leave Melbourne this evening.as he is billed to speak at woollshra to-marrow night…

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