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Politics & elections, 1928

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 146

G.N. Candidates in Form Clan Robert's Fine Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 28

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Clan Robert gave a fine exhibition of jumping at Flemington this morning. The gelding was accompanied by King's…

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State Parliament. Prorogued to August 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 10

The State Parliament was yesterday pr[?]rogued to August 14…

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N.Z. Parliament Tribute to Mr. Pratten Universal Pension ? Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 13

The Governor's Speech at the opening of Parliament to-day contained a graceful reference to the results of the late Mr. H. E. Pratten's visit to the…

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General de Castelnau on the French Elections Satisfactory Catholic Gains

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 36

Some of the French Catholic papers have taken a pessimist view of the French election results. While noting that until the Chamber meets it will in…

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Rival Suburbs Which Has Best Dancers? Manly After Prizes Candidates Will Help Charity

The Sun · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 14

In what suburb are the best dancers in Sydney ? Manly thinks that it has them. The aldermen said so last night when they decided actively to support the local candidates in the novel dancing competition, which is being…

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Rival Candidates for American Presidency

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 1

Left: Mr. Hoover (Republican) and Mrs. Hoover, with the family pet, at home in their garden. The ex- Westralian mining engineer may become President. Left: Governor Al. Smith (Democratic candidate for White House) and Mrs. Smith, acknowledging the party crowd's plaudits…

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Sensation at Police Exam. Had the Answers Candidate Caught Tests Cancelled

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 1

A SENSATION was experienced in police circles yesterday, when it was learned that the Commissioner. Mr. James Mitchell, had…

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1000 Dogs March to Parliament Owners with Them "Govt. Robbed Us"

The Sun · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 11

"If the Premier won't meet a deputation of dog owners and trainers," said Mr. H. Addles at the annual meeting…

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Liverpool Rifle Club Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 19

Liverpool Rifle Club is quite a live institution, in which every one of its members take great interest. The annual meeting, held in the…

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Embryo Aldermen Plethora of Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 7

Judging by appearances and public statements there will be quite a plethora of candidates at the triennial election in December, for seats on the…

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F. and S.A.: District Councils and Branches (Continued from previous page.) WAOGA D.C. Senate Elections Proposed Proportional Representation

The Land · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 7

Wagga District Council, at its last meeting, received a letter from the Federal Treasurer, Dr. Earle Page, in reply in a communication from the…

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Kennedy and Herbert Strong Labor Candidates

The Sun · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

Two of the Queensland delegates (Messrs. W. J. Riordan and G. W. Martens) to the A.W.U. executive council conference, which has just…

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Slum Boy to Governor Amazing Career of Al. Smith Candidate for the White House "The Human Stuff" in Politics

The Sun · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 13

Alfred Emanuel Smith, the Governor of New York, who has been selected as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States, was born in December, 1873, in a shabby tenement in South-street in the East Side of New York. His…

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Canterbury Cup Candidates Shine in Trials Fast Seven Furlongs by Hinchinbrook Moorefield Win Has Improved Mare Divulge and Zuleika Did Well in Gallop Over a Mile

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 32

Several candidates for the Canterbury Cup to-morrow were seen out at Randwick yesterday. None went better than Hinchinbrook, who was responsible for an excellent seven-furlong's trial…

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New Zealand. Parliament Opens. Pensions and the Burden of Taxation. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 16

Tho last session of the twenty-second Parlia was opened yesterday. The Govcrnor-General (Sir Charles Fergusson) referred to the satisfactory change during the last twelve months…

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Chamber of Commerce Municipal Elections

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of the Penrith Chamber of Commerce was held, at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—…

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Parliament Should Legalise Greyhound Racing

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 July 1928 · page 12

The future of Greyhound Racing is fit present a burning question. During the past week Cabinet decided to enforce the law, prohibiting betting on races us a result of the High Court's decision. So much is at stake that it is contended that Parliament should legalise…

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British By-election. London, June 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1928 · page 11

At the by-election for Catmartben, necessitated by the translation of Sir Alfred Mond to the peerage, the voting was:—Colonel Jones (Liberal), 10,201 votes, D. Hopkin…

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Federal Elections. Queensland Labour Ballots. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1928 · page 12

Labour plebiscites were held on Saturday to select candidates for the Federal elections. Ten candidates are in the field for the three Senate seats, and the indications are that…

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Guildford Candidates Next Municipal Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of Guildford Progress Association was held in the local Masonic Hall on Wednesday night. The business was the selection of two…

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