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Politics & elections, 1928

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 146

P.P. Boards the Annual Conference Election Challenged

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 7

The Minister for Agriculture (mr. Thorby) will open the annual convention of representatives of N.S.W. Pasture Protection Boards, at the…

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For Martin Two Candidates Endorse Both ?

The Sun · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 13

There is a growing reeling amongst the Nationalist electors in Martin that the association should endorse…

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A Cup Candidate

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

PRINCE COLUGO, who may run prominently in to-morrow's Newcastle Cup…

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Newcastle Cup Candidates Gallop Attractively Lovebox and All Home Star at Randwick Good Times Are Registered by Dion and Reonui Trials for Moorefield

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

SEVERAL PROMINENT NEWCASTLE CUP CANDIDATES were given their final gallops at Randwick yesterday, LOVEBOX WAS CREDITED WITH ONE OF THE BEST efforts of the morning. Despite her bad showing at Randwick last Saturday, the mare…

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For Great Cause Labor Rallies British Election Funds London

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 1

THE "Daily Herald" is meeting with great success in its appeal for £100,000 for the election campaign realising that Labor is on the…

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Families in Parliament

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 4

SHOULD there be on slip "between the cup und the lip' and Mr. G. Pratten, son of the millionaire F. G. Pratten. succeed his uncle as M.H.R…

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State Parliament. Gallery Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 16

It is not often that the Leader of the Opposition is perturbed. On three occasions yesterday, however, [?]e displayed this characteristic in the Legislative Assembly…

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Minister's Charge Against a Teacher. Obstructing Religious Instruction. Papers in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 17

Papers were tabled in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond), at the request of the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang), relating…

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JOY-RIDES? S. African Ministers Row in Parliament Capetown, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 1

A BITTER two days' debate in the Assembly resulted when the Auditor-General, Mr.Madeley, surcharged the Minister of Post and…

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Martin Election and the Tariff. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 21

Sir,—The voting of the 96 delegates in the selection of a candidate for the above electorate surely gives prominence to one very important phase of the situation, and that is,…

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The Derby. England's Turf Classic. Some of the Candidates. (By Our Special Correspondent.) London, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 21

The first Wednesday in June or the last in May is the date in the English racing calendnr that, like Melbourne Cup day in Australia, excites the nation to a point of interest where…

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Senate Elections. W.A. Party Agreement. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 18

The National and Country parties joint committee has agreed that one Country party and two Nationalists shall contest the next Senate elections in Western Australia, as…

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Martin Seat Two Candidate Idea

The Sun · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 3

"I prefer to say nothing on the matter at present," said the preselected Nationalist candidate for Martin (Mr. Graham Pratten), when his…

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Good News for Friendly Societies Mr. Goldstein, M.L.A., Quotes "Sunday Times" Article in Parliament Strong Action Likely

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 May 1928 · page 3

The Acting-Premier, Mr. Buttenshaw, informed the House on Tuesday night that he was calling for an exhaustive report upon the operations, and of the Proprietary Articles Trade Associations—the drug…

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Parliament to Speed Up Session Expected to End in Record Burst Last-minute Bills

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 7

A STRENUOUS week, which, it is hoped, will bring to an end the present session, lies ahead of Parliament. The Government has…

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Three Lone Ships Left on Australian Coast Nats. Storm Martin Mix-up Big Move To-day Run Two Candidates?

Evening News · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 9

THE storm which has arisen over the selection ballot in connection with the Martin by-election, to fill the seat rendered vacant by the…

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Queensland By-election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 12

The Mitchell by-election, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. J. Payne (Labour), was held on Saturday. The latest figures are:— Bow (Labour), 1449; McLeod (Nationalist)…

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Dull Campaign. Tasmanian Elections. Some Meetings Abandoned. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 10

Both political parties are conducting a dull campaign throughout the State in preparation for the genernl elections on Wednesday. There are 17 candidates for the six seats…

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Labor Wins Seat Q'land By-election Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 1

Latest returns for the Mitchell by-election, held yesterday, are: -- Richard John Bow (Official Labor) 1416, Thomas McLend (Tory) 991, John…

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A Socialist for U.S. Presidency Mr. Norman Thomas on "New Leader" Staff "Strong Candidate" New York

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 May 1928 · page 1

MR. NORMAN THOMAS has been selected as the Socialists' nominee for the United States Presidency, and Mr. James H. Maurer for the…

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