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Politics & elections, 1928

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 146

Mustn't Miss the 'Bus Aw.u. and Federal Elections

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 5

After all the talk of certain part [?] of the A. W. P. that unless that body [?] the affairs of the A. S. P. in New south Wales they would late no part…

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Senate Election. Labour Candidates. Many Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 12

Many, nominations have been received by officials of the A. L. P. from members who desire to contest the Senate elections in the Labour interest…

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Famous Liberal's Death. the Earl of Oxford and Asquith. Long Career in Parliament. Scholar, Lawyer, Orator, and Statesman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 11

The Earl of Oxford and Asquith, formerly Prime Minister of Great Britain, a colleague of Gladstone, Rosebery, and Cambell-Bannerman, who suddenly became ill on Sunday, died at his home in England early yesterday morning in his…

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German Election on the Horizon Berlin

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 9

AN agreement, having been found impossible, the Coalition Government has caused to exist. The next development in uncertain…

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BY-ELECTION. Nminations Close To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 12

Nominations to fill the vacancy in the Wolondilly electorate caused by the resignation of Sir George Fuller close ot-morrow, and polling day has been fixed for March 3…

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Year Hence Federal Election Canberra Rumors Canberra

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 13

Although it has generally been accepted in the last few weeks that the Federal election would take place in late November or…

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"Red" Move A.L.P. Executive Considers A.W.U. View of Elections Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 14

The Federal Executive of Australian Labor Party debated today, the resolution submitted by the A. W. U…

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For the Senate Candidates in Plenty

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 8

As nominations for those desirous of contesting the pre-selection ballot as Labor's candidates for the Senate, close to-morrow night, there appears to be…

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Want Gold to Fight Labor Greedy Nats. "Election This Year"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

Already the Nats. are busy stacking up gold to be spent later in [?]tempting to defeat Labor at the Federal elections…

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Electricians Licensing Board Election on March 26

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 3

The members of the electrical Contractor and Electricians Licensing Board are at present, with the exception of the president, temporary members…

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Labor Aspirants for the Senate Big Array of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 6

Nominations of Labor candidates for the Senate close to-morrow. So far the following have sought the Labor endorsement:--Senator J. Grant,…

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Olympic Team Candidates Nominated

Arrow · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 11

THE track and field candidates for inclusion in the Australian team for Amsterdam, whose names have been…

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The Hume Election. Why Mr. Fitzpatrick Withdbrew

The Land · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 3

One of the most prominent of the prospective Country party candidates for the Hume in the Federal election, Mr, T. J. A. Fitzpatrick, has withdrawn…

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Election Pact. Deadlock in South Australia. ADELAIDE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 11

A meeting of the executive committee of the Liberal Federation was held this afternoon, when consideration was given to the deadlock between the Liberal and Country partios over…

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Labor Bosses Help Bruce to Keep Militants Out of Movement Charlton’s Election Dope Works Oracle Big Minority Vote for Worker’s Unity

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

Unquestionably the liveliest incident of the N.S.W. Metropolitan Party Conference was the discussion or the resolution of the Coachmakers’…

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Election Expenses

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

Sir.--In Tuesday's issue of the "Labor Dally" I read the appeal of Mr. P. E. Coleman. M.H.R.. for funds with which to fight the Federal campaign…

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A Great Man. Late Lord Asquith. Splendid Tributes. In British Parliament. LONDON. Feb. [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 17

It is announced that the Earl of Oxford and Asquith will be [?]ur[?]ed in the churchyard of All Saints', at Sutton Courtney, at noon on Monday. Only relatives and close…

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Hume Seat. Selecting a Pact Candidate. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 21

Extraordinary interest is being maintained in the selection of an anti-Labour candidate for Hume, owing to the likelihood of the sent being captured from Labour. The final…

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Stormy Meeting Selecting Pact Candidate Hume Deadlock Nats. May Be Ignored Wagga

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 8

National and Country Party politicians for nearly 12 hours yesterday, excepting for brief spoils for meals, endeavored to…

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For Selection Labor Candidates Ready Victoria Prepares Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 3

Several Victorian union officials will be aspirants for selection as Labor candidates for the forthcoming Federal elections when nominations close on…

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