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Politics & elections, 1928

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Labor Candidate London

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 1

Mr. Theo II. Thorne. Into of Calcutta, has been adopted as the prospective Labor candidate for the East Grinstead Division. He was educated at…

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Mile and Cup Candidates Horses Arriving Newcastle Prospects Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 5

Several Newcastle cap Carnival candidates carried silk at the Boolaroo meeting yesterday, and their form should greatly assist backers In the search for…

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Parties and Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 May 1928 · page 6

"Martin Elector" is opposed to preselection:--The present-day methods of electing our representatives to Parliament are…

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Parliament to Adjourn. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 15

Regret was expressed to-day by the VicePresident of the Executive Council (Sir Goorge Pearce) at the death of Senator Grant. "He was a most conscientious worker in the…

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Financial Agreement In Parliament This Week

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 7

The financial agreement between the Commonwealth and the States remains to be ratified by two Parliaments--New South Wales and West Australia…

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Parliament to Adjourn Death of Senator Grant Canberra

The Sun · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 13

The House of Representatives will adjourn to-day after reference has been made to the death of Senator Grant, but will meet again at 8 p.m.,…

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PLATFORM For Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 4

Representatives of half-a-dozen progress and ratepayers' associations in Holroyd municipality met at the Masonic Hall, Guildford on Thursday last, for…

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W.A. Elections. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 11

In the Legislative Council election for South West Province, B. Rose (Country party) beat J. H. Close (Labour) by 2628 votes to 1734. The count is now complete…

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MARTIN. Nationalist Candidate. Mr. Graham Pratten

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 11

Mr. Graham Pratten, nephew of the late member for Martin (Mr. H. E. Pratten), was selected laat night as the Nationalist candidate to contest the forthcoming by-election for…

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German Elections. Socialist Gains. Former Prince Supports Labour. London, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 11

In regard to the German general elwctions it is estimated that 80 per cent, of the, electors voted in Berlin. There was heavy polling elsewhere. The earliest returns indicate…

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Tories Are in a Mess Fear Flapper Vote British Elections Why 142 Reactionaries Didn't Vote London

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 1

THE Tories are trembling over the possible effects of the "flapper" vote. Approximately five million new…

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German Reds Leading at Elections Republican Flag is Uppermost Nationalist Losses London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 4

The Berlin correspondent of "The Times" reports that the latest election returns indicate that the Nationalists and the German…

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Visitors May Win Both Big Randwick Jumps Victoria Will Be Strongly Represented Winner of Last Grand National a Candidate Latest Arrivals are Quick Deal and Grey Friar

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 28

In the past Victorian-owned horses have enjoyed a wonderful run of success in the big A.J.C. jumping double, and, judging by the strong team which is coming across this year, it will not be surprising if the two rich Randwick races…

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The Federal Parliament. Amending Arbitration Bill

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 20

IN the Federal Parliament last Wednesday afternoon Labor Leader Scullin opened the debate on the bill to amend the Conciliation and Arbitration Act. He…

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Late Senator Grant. Parliament's Tribute. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 11

A resolution of sympathy with the widow and son of the late Senator Grant was paused when the House of Represatatives met this afternoon and as a mark of respect the…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Marketing of Primary Products

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 4

In the N.S.W. Parliament last Wednesday, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby) moved the second reading of the Marketing of Primary Products…

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United States Davis Cup Candidates in the Try-outs

Referee · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 18

From the left, standing: Wray Brown, George Lott, Edward ("Bud") Chandler, Marvin Carpenter, Bill Tilden, Joseph Wear, and John Doeg. Kneeling are Frank Shields, Wilmar Allison, Arnold Jones, John Hennessy, and Junior Coen (mentioned in the cables this week)…

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Hurstville Seat. Labor Member's Election in Order

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 4

The N.S.W. State Parliamentary Elections and Qualifications Committee last week decided that Labor member W. J. Butler the sitting member, was duly…

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Tasmanian State Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 12

Mr. H. T. Lane, the endorsed Labor candidate for the Darwin division, has been associated with the Labor Movement for about twenty years. He is a member…

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Communist Votes. German Elections. London, May 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 15

It is semi-officially announced that the Cabinet intends to postpone resignation until the Reichstag m[?] about June 12. The Nationalists are aghast at the debacle, and…

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