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Politics & elections, 1928

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Loins Girded 1928 Political Fray Elections in Europe London

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 1

1928 promises more political excitement abroad than at home, says "The Times" in a leading article. It will probably bring in Britain only…

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Beat Davis Cup Candidate Baker in Form Pratten Park Cumberland Tennis

The Labor Daily · Monday 2 January 1928 · page 3

WHEN in the mood Les Baker rises to great heights as a tennis exponent. Several weeks ago he astounded…

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Latest Form Runners at Ascot Recent Performances the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 3

Taking form [?] a guide, the following should be prominent at P[?]NACTORS [?] doing well on the track. He may score in the [?] of the rising from Dame Al[?] and Eaton Blue. FLIPINIRL appeals in the record [?] of the [?] after his [?]…

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Mines That Will Resume Those That Will Not 'Black' Electricity? Election of Executive Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 6

Members of the Miners' Federation who are fortunate enough to be connected with the working collieries will resume again…

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French Elections in April Left Parties Split Poincare Is Hopeful Paris

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 8

FRANCE will be in the throes of a general election for the Chamber of Deputies on April 22. The Chamber, which is elected for…

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Training for Tirranna -- Candidates on the Track at Goulburn

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 25

A TIRRANNA TEAM trained by the veteran Sam Russell. Left to right: Colorado, Wembling, Princess Howard, Radical, and King Kerman. PREPARING FOR THE TIRRANNA PICNIC RACES. --…

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Notes of the Week. Political and Otherwise. Prayers in Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 27

The Victorian Parliament supplied an interesting repetition of history a few days before its rising by reviving the question that started the first "row" in the first…

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Elections and Qualifications. How Members Are Expelled

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 11

Parliaments still act on the hoary theory that the Legislature is able to protect itself against election irregularities. The Australian Federal Parliament is a worthy…

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The Poitrel Dash May Be Evidenced in Three-year-old Some Adrian Knox Stakes Candidates to Be Seen Out

Arrow · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 4

We saw a real finish by a daughter of Poilena won at Randwick last week-end. Starp[?] another of Poiterl's progeny, was equally consicuous at Rosehill the other day. That-was over six furlongs, Starpoi finishing with w maximum of determination. With…

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Water Supplies Riverina to Benefit Elections for the Trust

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

One of the biggest water trusts in New South Wales is being formed in connection with the extension of the Burrinjuck scheme to Western…

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Evening School Examinations. Successful Candidates. Commercial

The St George Call · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

KOGARAH,—Jack Kenneth Arrowsmith, Ernest George Baxter, William Foster Blanchard, Vincent Brummell, William Henderson, Colin Francis…

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Dried Fruits Control Board Election of Representatives

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 13

Nominations closed yesterday for the election of two producers' representatives on the State Dried Fruits Control Board…

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The Minister and the Parliament

The Methodist · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 3

"The British Weekly," just to hand, has the following paragraph:— Our readers will be interested in the following letter, which Dr. S. W. Hughes, the much-esteemed…

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BY-ELECTION This

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 1

A by-clection to fill the vacancy in Penrith Council due to the resignation of [?]1d. J. J. Price will be hold this Saturday…

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Early Election? Federal Anti-Labor Leaders Issue Campaign Programme MELBOURNE

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1928 · page 2

Is there a Federal election in the air? During the week Mr. Charlton, Leader of the Federal Labor Party, issued an impassioned plea for Labor unity in order that the "forces of reaction"…

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A.j.c. Meeting Royal Tune Challenge Candidate Consistent Performer

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 2

THE A.J.C Challenge Stakes candidate, Royal Time, has only been racing a short time. As a matter of fact, he first sported silk on May 23…

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The Federal Election

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 6

A reminder of the approach of the Federal election is given by the agreement of the Nationalists and Country Party for co-operation in that contest…

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Penrith By-election

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 9

Mr. Arthur Ernest Tuckwell was elected an alderman at the by-election held last Saturday at Penrith, to all the vacancy in the council caused by the…

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Elections. Party Agreement For Co-operation. Official Announcement. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 11

An important statement was issued yesterday by the Prime Minister (Mr. Brucet and Dr. Earle Page, the former acting in his capacity as leader of the Nationalist…

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Surprise Election ? Tories Unite What Nats. and C.P. Propose to Do Cutting Up Seats Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 5

THE Prime Minister, as leader of the Nationalist Party, and Dr. Earle Page, as leader of the Country Party, yesterday issued the following…

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