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Politics & elections, 1928

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Hume Candidate. Mr. Trethowan's Suggestion. Mr. Fitzpatrick Should Re-consider

The Land · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 7

Referring to the Hume Federal election, the Hon. A. K. Trethowan, chairman of the Central Council of the State Country party, and deputy chairman…

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Help-in-Need Society Annual Meeting. Election of Life President

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

The thirtieth annual meeting of this Society was held at the Maccabean Institute on Sunday afternoon last. Those present included Mrs. [?]orge Cohen…

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Federal Elections. the Senate. Additional Nationalist Nomiantions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 16

In addition to the names yesterday published for selection as National candidates for the Sonate, the acting secreatary of the National Assocation of New South Wales advises that…

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Wollondilly By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 12

A special absent voters' polling booth hns been made available in the basement of the Town Hall, Sydney, for Wollondilly electors absent from the electorate, on Saturday. The…

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To-morrow 'S By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 10

It is not expected that Mr. Mark Morton should dud difllcnlty at the Wollondilly byelection in retaining for the Government the sent vacated by Sir George Fuller…

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Railmen's Candidate Senate Selection

The Labor Daily · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

At a [?] of members of the A.R.C., and [?]…

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The Man in the Street Fruit Sales--Candidate's Work--Skirt Lengths--Life Beyond--Human Swarm

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 6

"Gosfordite" gives fruitgrowers a hint:--It seems almost unbelievable that statements made in the city press…

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Pilliewinkie Is Well Cup Candidate Comes Through Searching Preparation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 33

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--So impressively did Pilliewinkie go at Flemington this morning that it would not occasion any surprise if he wins his…

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Polling Day Woolondilly By-election

The Sun · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 8

To-day is poling day for the Wololdilly by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sir George Fuller from the State…

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From the Gallery. Federal Parliament. (From Our Special Representative.) Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 16

Mr. Richard Witty Foster, champing his teeth and putting a terrible strain on the furniture, and Dr. Page, chanting Gregorlanly on middle C. gave the censure debate a last…

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Navigation Act in Peril Another Shrewd Attack No Captain on Ships in Dangerous Waters Merchant Men Are Angry Exposure in Federal Parliament Canberra

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 5

DURING the [?] on the cen[?]re motion in the House of Representatives, Mr. P. E. Coleman (Labo., N.S.W) drew attention to a serious irregularity in the conduct of shipping services on the coast of North Australia following a complaint made to him by the Merchant Service G[?]…

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Ministerial Conference. Saturday, February 25, 1928. Candidates

The Methodist · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 4

It was resolved that the five accepted candidates be sent to Leigh College for training. Ministers Received from Other Conferences. Rev. F. L. Nunn from Victoria, for appointment…

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Federal Elections. Victoeia Labour Nominations. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 21

Nominations have closed with the central executive of the Victorian Labour party of, candidates to contest Victorian seats in the House of Representatives, and the three…

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Arbitration Bill. Labour's Election Issue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 18

Although the Prime Minister has announced that the proposed Arbitration Amendment Bill will not be proceeded with until after the Peace Conference, union leaders in New South…

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Wollondilly. To-day's By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 16

The Wollondilly by-election to fill the vacancy in the Legisative Assembly caused by the resignation of Sir George Fuller, will take place to-day…

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Wollondilly Poll By-election To-day

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 1

Polling will take place to-day in connection with the Wollondilly by-election, the candidates being Mr. D. E. Chalker (Labor) and Mr. M.F…

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Ban Lifted Parliament by Radio London, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 8

The Cabinet, says the "Weekly Dispatch's" political correspondent, has decided to relax the ban on controversial broadcasts, and has also…

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The By-election

Evening News · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 6

Although the return of Mr. Morton for Wollondilly was generally anticipated, the result is a distinct endorsement of the mandate given to Mr…

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After Budget Next Election Viscount's Hint London

Evening News · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 1

SPEAKING at Kilmarnock last night, Viscount Younger said that the next general election would not be held until after the Budget of…

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Labor Aspirants for East Sydney Seven Candidates

Evening News · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 8

MR. J. WEST, M.P., who has represented East Sydney in the Federal Parliament for many years, will be opposed by six other candidates…

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