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Politics & elections, 1928

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 146

Grant Not to Blame Senate Elections Loss (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 6

Sir, -- Your correspondent, "S.W.M." dealing with the question of the disfranchisement of the Northern Miners, expresses the views of political mediocrities…

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Our Paris Letter Very Tame French Elections Poster Propaganda Humor and Dirt in Art Paris, April 20

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 6

To-morrow, April 21. those of the popdistion who have votes will go to the poits and record their views as to who[?] shall reprecht [?] Women have no…

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The Federal Parliament. Amending Arbitration Bill

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 20

After the second reading of the Amending Arbitration Bill had been carried by 35 votes to 22, the Federal Parliament settled down to a discussion of the bill in…

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South Australian by Notes The Adjournment of Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 15

REPLYING to the Leader of the Opposition (Hon. L. L. Hill) in the House of Assembly on May 29, the Premier (Hon. R. L. Butler) said if the business of the…

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COST £644,655 Parliament House Canberra

The Sun · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 20

Federal Parliament House, Canberra, cost £644,655 to build, and £74,461 to furnish and equip. This information was given to Mr…

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Joint Meeting of Both Houses of the State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 18

MR. ALBERT GARDINER WAS ELECTED BY BALLOT TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE FEDERAL SENATE CREATED BY THE DEATH OF SENATOR JOHN GRANT…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 14

On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last, and until 3 o'clock to-day, cars rushed, railway engines chugged, or steamers churned our coastal waters so that members of the…

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Tasmanian Elections. Labor Loses Seats

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 12

Contrary to expectations, Labor has suffered a setback in Tasmania as the result of the general election's which took place last Wednesday. The news of…

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Federal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 16

A selection of a candidate to contest the South Sydney seat in the interests of the Nationalist party will be made to-morrow night at the Kensington School of Arts. There…

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Martin By-election

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 3

A.L.P. meetings are advertised elsewhere for [?]ortlake and Burwood to-night in connection with Martin by election Prominent speakers will address the else…

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Senate Election Is Blow at Lang Dictatorship Ex-Senator Gardiner to Fill Vacant Seat Mutch's Nominee

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 4

At a joint sitting of both Houses of the State Parliament yesterday ex-Senator Albert ("Jupp") Gar[?]ner was elected to fill the vacancy…

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Appeal of Youth in Martin Election Pratten Boasts No Political Canning

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 4

"I make no appeal to you in the name of sympathy or sentiment," said Mr. Graham Pratten, the selected National candidate for Martin, in a speech at…

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Parliament House. at Canberra. Cost £644,655. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 11

According to the answers given by the Minister for Home and Territories (Sir Neville Howse) in the House of Representatives this morning to questions asked by Mr. Gregory…

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Jumping Candidates Show Their Form Melbourne Turf Pildin's Chance in G.N. Hurdle Clan Robert's Load Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 2

PILDIN'S claims in connection with the Grand National Hurdle Race have been extensively canvassed in the last day or two. Piffin has the…

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Stop Press. Tasmanian Elections. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 10

The final scrutiny of ballot papers reveals that the Labour Government was definitely defeated at the elections. The state ot parties will be: Nationalists 15,…

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Looks Like Loss for Labor Tasmanian Elections Hobart

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 1

On present figures it would appeal that Labor will be two seats in the minority when the Tasmanian Parliament re-assembles…

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Historic Log for Parliament? Canberra

Evening News · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 9

In the House of Representatives today, Mr. Marks asked the Prime Minister if he had made any decision regarding the recognition of Captain Kingsford…

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Noxious Weeds No Funds Available Lessees' Assn. Complains Parliament House. Canberra

The Sun · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 11

The eradication of noxious weeds is a matter which is engaging the attention of the Federal Territory Lessees' Association, but assistance in the…

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Show Societies Annual Meetings Elections of Committees Almon Park

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 11

Mr. O'Gear has been re-elected secretary of the Albion Park Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association. REGA…

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TASMANIA. Final Election Results. Labour Defeated. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 12

The final scrutiny of ballot papers reveals that the Labour Government was definitely defeated at the elections. The state of parties will be: Nationalists 15, Labour 14,…

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