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Politics & elections, 1928

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To-day's Great Centenary: The Clare Election

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 19

To-day is the centenary of one of the most notable events in British history. On July 5, 1828, Daniel O'Connell, "the greatest Catholic of his age," was elected…

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Rosehill Candidates in Final Gallops Poky Racing. Plunge Misses Midwinter Second Stanton's Hard Ride

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 2

MIDWINTER, a stablemate of the Victoria Park Cup winner Ranworth, was the medium of a big plunge in the last race at Ascot…

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Rural Worker Outed Bavin & Co.'s Job Election Promises and the Betrayal

The Labor Daily · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 6

The Later Mppo-ttIon Whip in Mie Legiskime a--.Mr. M. -A. David- son [?]…

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Will Contest Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 3

Two well-known gentlemen, Mr. R. T. Cussen, president of the West Auburn Progress Association, and Mr. F. A. Priol, secretary of, that body have decided, to…

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The Land Telephones: B2534. Works: MA3580. Telegrams: The Land Svdney. ADDRESS: 7 O'connell Street, Sydney. "Nations may battle and the world rock with revolution, but the land will care for him who cares for it." Friday, July 6, 1928. Additional Seats for Country. One Roll for Federal and State Elections

The Land · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

Two principal objectives are to be attained by the Government in reviewing the boundaries of the State electorates. The first is to utilise the Federal rolls for State elections; and the second to equalise the city and country representation in Parliament…

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Les élections françaises et l'opinion britannique

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

On a remarqué à juste titre que le département vers les républicains modérés de l'axe de la majorité parlementaire française avait produit á Londres…

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Epsom By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 12

The Epsom by-election, due to the elevation of Sir Rowland Blades to the peerage, resulted in the return of Commander Southby, Conservative, who polled…

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Lithgow Council Elections Platform Is Adopted Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

At a overacting of the Lithgow A.L.R. last hight, the following municipal [?] from was adopted: (1) The rehabilitation of industry:…

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Lady Candidates House of Commons Special Labor Fund London

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 1

WOMEN at to-day's National conference planned to raise [?] and as an selection fighting fund for the Labor Party at…

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Henare Is at His Top Final Trials of G.N. Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 28

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Henare, which later in the day deposed Longlands from the position of favorite for the G.N. Hurdle Race, was responsible…

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What is a "Whip?" Important Men in Federal Parliament How to "Keep a House"

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 6

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make speeches —Mr A. G. Manning (Member for Macquarie), Mr J. A. J. Hunter…

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V.r.c. Meeting. the Grand National Candidates Di[?]ussed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 18

The Victorian Racing Club's winter meetting will begin this afternoon, the principal event on the programme being the Grand National Hurdle Race, to be…

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French Elections Success of the Socialists

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 8

The final determination of election results is in France somewhat protracted, indeed some seats are only definitely allotted by the Chamber…

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Epsom By-election London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 4

The Epsom by-election, due to the elevation to the Peerage of Sir Rowland Blades, M.P. (Con.), was won by Commander Southby (Con.), who…

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A Fighter's Job A.J.C. Committee Election a Field of Three

Truth · Sunday 8 July 1928 · page 4

THE coming election of an A.J.C. committeeman is one of the most important in the club's history. There will be three candidates, and the best battler is wanted…

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Masonic Club Elections Old Officers Re-elected

The Sun · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 9

The alteration of the constitution of the N.S.W Masonic Club necessitated a general election for the board of management with the following…

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Caledonians Meet Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 2

A special general meeting of the Parramatta Caledonian Society was held in Carey's Hall, North Parramatta recently. The meeting was necessary owing to the…

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Election of Officers Live Progress Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 3

The North Lidcombe Progress Association held its first annual meeting last Tuesday, at the Log Cabin, Lidcombe The election of officers for the ensuing…

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Ministry Warned. By Orangemen. Preparing for Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 12

"This institution, in days gone by, has put Governments into power. In the days to come it will have the power to put Governments out of power."…

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British Labor's Prospects "Will Win 250 Seats" Chances at Elections London

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 1

Rev. Herbert Dunnico, M.P., speaking at Nelson, Lancashire, yesterday, said that in his opinion Labor would win 250 seats at the next election The…

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