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Politics & elections, 1928

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Was That All? Politicians' Election Expenses A.l.p. Paid Theodore's But Mr. Charlton Met His Own

The Sun · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 11

At the last Federal elections the then leader of the Federal Labor Party (Mr. Mat. Charlton) paid portion of the expense incurred in his being re-elected to represent the Hunter division in the. House of Representatives…

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Vote Veto Candidate's Query

The Sun · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 5

The Shop Assistants' Union votes In the Labor ballot for Senate candidates were disallowed by the general returning officer (Mr. J. B Martin) and…

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Endorsement Withdrawn S.A. Candidate Alleged Disloyalist Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 6

A sensation has been caused in Labor circles through the A.L.P.'s endorsement of the candidature of Mr. C. W. Hammond, for the…

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Barton Ballot Candidate's Tribute

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. B, Martin, A.L.P. Returning Officer, has received a letter from Mr. J. C. Eldridge, who was a candidate for the Barton selection, won by Mr…

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Division in Labour Ranks. Alleged Formation of New Party. To Fight the Coming Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 17

For a considerable time there has been a strong feeling among a large section of Labour supporters that the existing control is not representative of sane Labour, that it is dominated by Communists, that it will certainly lead the party to destruction at the polls, and that a…

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Martin Seat. Nationalist Candidate Early Selection

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 18

It is expected that no time will be lost in the holding of a by-election in the Martin electorate to all the vacancy in the House of Representatives caused by the death of the…

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For Martin Nationalists for Selection Many Candidates

The Sun · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 8

Nationalist candidates for the Martin Electorate whose names have been submitted to the Nationalist Association for selection are: Mr. W. A…

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Mr. Holman, K.C., Seeks Honors in Federal Politics Ex-premier Candidate for Martin Selection His Great Record as Leader of Labor and Nationalist N.S.W. Governments an Absence of Eight Years

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 3

Mr. W. A. Holman, K.C., has decided to again enter the political arena after an absence of eight years. He will be a candidate for selection for the Martin seat, rendered vacant by the death of the Minister for Customs…

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Labor Candidates Protest Trouble Over Senate Ballot

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 2

A letter was sent to the A.L.P. executive last night by a Labor Senate candidate, protesting against the seting aside of certain ballot-papers…

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Spruiker is Best of Warwick Farm Candidates Credentials Are Strong He Finished in Great Style to Win at Moorefield Ariedon and Whitta May Beat Beelgah in the Prospect Handicap

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 35

In such great style did he finish to win over a mile at the last Moorefield meeting, Spruiker should not have much difficulty in showing the way home in the May Handicap at Warwick Farm this afternoon…

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Empire Parliament London

The Sun · Sunday 13 May 1928 · page 5

Sir Joseph Ward, a former Prime' Minister of New Zealand, discussing' the Imperial Conference system, expressed the opinion that, as the…

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"Big Ben" 'S No Time for McCALMAN Chaffey's Candidate Flops What Severed Famous Partnership? Owner Sends Horses Elsewhere Adelaide

Truth · Sunday 13 May 1928 · page 3

WHEN things go wrong in racing stables it's not unusual for owners and trainers to part company, but had anyone predicted that Ben Chaffey would take his horses away from Harry McCalman he would have been considered a fit subject for medical attention…

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ELECTIONS. Western Australia. Legislative Council. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 12

Elections for the Legislative Council were held yesterday, but provoked little public interest, and there was a small poll. Chief interest centred in the metropolitan seat, in…

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W.A. Elections the Latest Figures Labor's Solitary Gain Perth

The Sun · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 9

Outstanding features of Saturday's Legislative Council election were the defeat of two city members, and the possible defeat of a member of the…

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Elections in W. Australia in Doubt So Far Capt Potter's Depeat Perth

The Labor Daily · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 5

Elections were held yesterday for the legislative Council to fill vacancies caused by returning members in alne produces. In one produce the…

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Aldermen Resign in Body South Grafton By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 5

GRAFTON, Sunday.--Following the conviction and imprisonment of Alexander J. Young, town clerk of South Grafton, recently, on a charge of…

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Federal Elections. Six National Candidates Endorsed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 10

The council of the National Association New South Wales, at a meeting last evening endoraed the following Nationalist candidates for Federal electorates at the next general…

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Western Australia. Legislative Council Election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 12

Following are the latest figures for the Legislative Council election:- Central Province (incomplete): E. H. Hall (Country party), 970; J. W. Hickey (retiring…

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Martin By-election. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 10

The Speaker of the House of [?] (Sir Littleton Groom) said to-day that be would make a statement in the House to-morrow of his intentions in regard to the…

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Coybeau for Sydney A.J.C. Hurdle Candidate Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 2

Coybeau, winner of the last Grand National Hurdle Race, left to-day for Sydney, to be prepared for the A.J.C. races. G. Parkinson is in charge of the…

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