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Politics & elections, 1928

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Must Have Continuity. Labor Candidates in N.S.W.

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 19

At a meeting of the New South Wales Labor Executive the President (Mr. J. J. Graves) ruled that candidates for nomination for Parliamentary or…

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To Attack Labor in Queensland. Communists to Contest Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

It was disclosed last week that the Communist Party intends to enter upon a widespread campaign against the Australian Labor Party in Queensland…

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Emissaries of Moscow Win Out. Amazing Decision by A.C.T.U. CONGRESS. Labor's Chances at Forthcoming Federal Elections Gravely Imperilled

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 8

THE outstanding event of the Australasian Council of Trade Unions' Congress, held at Melbourne last week, was the decision, by 92 votes to 36, to retain…

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ELECTIONS. Federal Cabinet Undecided Houses to Reassemble Next Month. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 14

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament will be called together on Wednesdny, August 29, for the last sitting before the general election. No official announcement of the date…

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Waterside Workers Election of Officers

The Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 12

Results of the election for the remaining positions in the N.S.W. branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation were declared this afternoon, as…

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Bel Astre and L'orient Ii. Rosehill Candidates in Fast Trials

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 29

Several candidates for Rosehill on Saturday worked attractively at Randwick yesterday morning when trainers had the use of the inner…

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Queensland. Parliament Opened. New Land Policy. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 8

The third session of the 24th Parliament of Queensland was opened to-day by the Governor (Sir John Goodwin). In his speech, the Governor said that it…

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Guard of Honour. Arriyes T00 Late. Opening of Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 9

Miscalculating the time it would take them to march from their parade-ground, the guard of honour, composed of soldiers from the Citizen Forces, arrived too late to-day to take…

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Pulpit to Politics Dr. Norwood, Lib. Candidate London

The Sun · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 1

Dr. F. W. Norwood, the Australian pastor, now occupying the pulpit at the City Temple, London, intends to enter the political field as a Liberal…

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Vigilance Officers Watersiders' Election

The Labor Daily · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 3

Progress results of the Waterside Workers' ballot, so far completed show that Messrs. R. Mullins, W. Fandlan, and W. [?] have been…

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No Daylight Saving Parliament Refuses Wellington, N.Z.

The Sun · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 2

By 33 votes to 28 the House refused to make permanent last summer's daylight saving experiment. The farming community furnished the chief…

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New Officials Ashfield Club Election

The Sun · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 19

Last Saturday the Ashfield M.C.C. held a hill climb which resulted in a win for J. Goodman, with R. Willis and W. Weatherby filling second and third places…

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"Full of Fight" Scullin Ready for Elections White Australia Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 11

Mr. J. H. Scullin, Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, who returned to-day after a 5000 miles tour, said he was ready for the…

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Municipal Candidates

The Propeller · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Kogarah Municipal A.L.P. Assembly, the returning officer (Mr. H. Ellacott) announced that he had received the following…

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The Impending Commonwealth Election

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 4

The rumour that the Commonwealth Government will precipitate the general elections in November instead of February next year has not produced the dismay in Labour circles that might have been anticipated. Some hard-shelled campaigners, in fact, go so far as to…

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Additional Candidates

The Sun · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 3

Miss C. Kelly and Mr. B. Davidson. Burwood Skating Rink, Burwood. Miss A. Walder and Mr. George M. Rochester, Burwood Cinema, Ltd.,…

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"Wonder Land" Scullin's North Tour Prepared for Elections MELBOURNE,Friday

The Labor Daily · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 1

After having [?] have thousand mines over [?]stern Ars[?] the Le[?] of [?] Federal [?] Party Mr. S[?] to…

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Beware of Elections! Bruce Is Silent Nat. Preparations Labor Must Be Ready

The Labor Daily · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 5

So far, the Prime Minister has evaded all queries put as to the date of the next Federal elections. However, it would seem reasonable…

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Plea for Genuine Salesmen Mr. J. A. Burke, of T.M, Burke Company, Reminds Cabinet That Commercial Travellers Also Are " Go-Getters" Pertinent Points for Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 July 1928 · page 21

According to reports which appeared in the daily press of last week, the Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce) is preparing a Bill to protect innocent people from being exploited by smooth-tongued salesmen…

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Reonui Stage An Impressive Comeback At Rosehill ©' Reonui Renews Acquaintance with Judge Eps[?]n Candidate Romps Home at Rosehill

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 July 1928 · page 8

Punters came a cropper in yesterday's Auburn Handicap, the principal sprint of the Rosehill meeting. It was such a cropper that an eloquent hush spread over the course as the 15 to 1 shot, Reonui, cantered home a length clear of Quince,…

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