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Politics & elections, 1928

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War on Reds Fierce A.lp. Storm "David's" Sling Shot "Go Carefully," Says Charlton: Election Fear

The Sun · Sunday 12 February 1928 · page 5

He is only a little man, little more than 5ft 6in high, but he threw the A.L.P. Metropolitan Conference into violent storm yesterday evening. He was the man, who in that avowed anti-red gathering had…

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Dove of Peace Hamburg's New Role Soothing Parliament London

The Sun · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1

President von Hindenberg laid a steadying hand on the helm when the dissolution of the Reichstag threatened because the People's Party, the…

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Unemployed. in Creat Britain. Election Issues. LONDON, Feb. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 11

The debate was resumed in the House of Commons on the Labour amendment to the Address-in-Reply regretting that no mention was made in the King's Speech of action…

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Parramatta By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 15

At the by-election held last Saturday, Mr. W. Cameron was elected to the vacancy in the Parramatta Council caused by the resignation of Alderman H. J. Saunders…

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Brisbane Municipal Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 12

Nominations for the city council elections closed on Saturday. No fewer than 55 candidates nominated. The mayoral contest will be a straight-out fight between the…

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"You Must Organise" Lang's Message to the Workers Laugh at the "Red" Cant Federal Election Is Vital All Must Fight for Hard- Won Rights

The Labor Daily · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 8

YOUR [?]…

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P'matta. By-election

The Labor Daily · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1

At the by-election held on Saturday, Mr. W. Cameron was [?] to the vacancy in the local council [?] in the resignation of Mr H. J…

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No Room for Reds in the A.L.P. Rules Must be Upheld, Says Chairman Eyes on Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 3

The communists macle a noisy, but ineffectual, effort to secure the admission of two delegates--J. Howie and O. Griffin--into the…

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Parramatta By-Election W. Cameron Elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 4

A by-election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Alderman. H. J. Saunders, was held on Saturday last. There were two candidates nominated,…

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Hume Seat. Selection of "Pact" Candidate. Conference at Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

A conference of Nationalist and Country party delegates will meet at Wagga on Friday night to select a candidate to represent both parties in the Hume electorate to oppose…

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The Lancaster Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 10

The result of the by-election held last week in England to fill the vacancy for the Lancaster seat, caused by, the elevation of Sir Gerald Strickland, the sitting…

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Parramatta By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 9

At the by-election held last Saturday, Mr. W. Camerup was elected to the vacancy in [?] Parramatta Council caused by the resignation of Alderman H. J Saunders…

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City Tatt's Club Election of Officers

The Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 17

Following is the result of the poll for seats on the committee of City Tattersall's Club:-- Chairman, Mr. James Clarke, (unopposed),…

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No Opponent Tas. Elections A.L.P. Action Criticised Hobart

The Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 3

The action of the State executive of the A.L.P. in deciding not to call for nominations for the Gordon seat in the Legislative Council elections in…

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Brisbane Cl. Elections Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

Fifty-five candidates have been nominated for Brisbane City Council elections. to takeplace Saturday. The mavoral contest will be a straight…

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For Election Fight Labor Picnic Profits

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

For four years the Cook Electorate Labor Council promoted the annual Labor picnic. This year, for the first time, the whole of the Metropolitan A.L.P. branches…

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Wollondilly By-election March 3 is Polling Day

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 6

The writ for the holding of the by-election to fill the vacancy in the Wollondilly electorate caused by the resignation of the "Nationalist", member, Sir George…

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Titles for Cash. British Capitalism and Election Expenses

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 16

Mr. Lloyd George has come in for a good deal of attention recently on account of what is described in some papers as the disgraceful sale of honors during the…

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A.L.P. Federal Executive. Preparing for Elections. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 19

Delegates representing all States, with the exception of Tasmania, attended a special conference of the Federal executive of the Australian Labour party, which was opened at…

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W.A. By-election Perth

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 6

The Chief Electoral Officer made the that figures for the South Province by election avaitable this mornings As result of the polling Mr. [?]…

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