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Politics & elections, 1928

2,907 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 146

Outlook in S. A. Selected Candidates Adelaide

The Sun · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 4

All political parties are making preparations for the coming Federal elections and many candidates have been selected…

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A Political History of Australia Parkes and "Votes for Women"--Dibbs and His Electoral "Rights"--How "Plumping" had Worked-- The Election of 1894-- "Soil -- darities" v. "Independents"--The Barwon Contest-- Result as a Whole. Chapter Clxxx. "Votes for Women"

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 10

It must not be thought that. because of the split in the first Labor party elected to the Legislature of New South Wales, the puny achieved…

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Spring Candidates in Form at Warwick Farm Like a String of Desert Camels

The Sun · Sunday 5 August 1928 · page 6

The horses in the Maiden Handicap at Warwick Farm yesterday followed each other home a lot like Brown's cows. Adrian, the winner was in the running all the way with Tarapunga, who finished second and is in that position in the picture. They fought every inch of the way, and Tarapunga had a little the better of it coming into the straight. But Adrian had a reserve and drew away near the post. Next in the picture is Poitiers and then Valhalla, who came fast enough to finished third…

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Kiddies Help Suburbs Candidates Raising Votes

The Sun · Sunday 5 August 1928 · page 2

Enthusiasm marked several dances held last night to help candidates for "The Sun" dancing contest. Organiser, seller of tickets, and supervisor of the ticket office, was the…

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Labor Gets Ready in W. A. Fed. Elections List of Candidates Perth

The Labor Daily · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 1

Campaign plans for forthcoming Federal election are beginning to take shape. It will be a [?] right between Labor joint interests…

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Election Preparations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 10

It is in accord with political practice that a mystery shall be made for as long as possible of the date of the forthcoming Federal elections, but meanwhile the lists…

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Mr. H. G. Ogilvie. National Candidate for Werriwa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 12

The selected Nationalist candidate, for Werriwa (Mr. H. G. Ogilvie) is a native of Wagga, but at an early age joined the staff of David Storey and Co., and represented that firm in…

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Epsom Candidates Gain Admirers Royal Tune and Pigeon Pie

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 24

Impressed by the form displayed by Royal Tune in the Denham Court Plate at Warwick Farm on Saturday, the bookmakers…

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ELECTIONS. List of Candidates. Parties Preparing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 9

Though it is regarded as practically certain that the Federal elections will be held early in November, no definite decision will be reached until a meeting of the Nationalist…

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With Liquor Poll? Hamilton By-election

Evening News · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 10

THE by-election necessary on account of the death of Mr. D. Murray, who represented Hamilton electorate in the Legislative Assembly, may be held on…

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A.J.C. Committee Country Candidate Cootamundra

The Sun · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

Southern racing interests and country support generally are expected to assist Mr. C. A. Vaughan in his candidature for the A.J.C. committee…

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Adamstown Candidates' Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 6

The following members of the Adams- town A.D.P. have submitted their names for endorsement to contest the forthcoming municipal elections at Adamstown.--…

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Direct Union Election A.l.p. Conference Engineers Against

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 6

The Amalgamated Engineering Union has taken a ballot of all Its members in New South Wale on the question submitted, by the Master A.L.P.:--…

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Capital Punishments. Bill Before Victorian State Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 13

In the Victorian Legislative Council last Wednesday Labor Member Kiernan moved the second reading of a bill to provide for the abolition of capital…

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Mr. Fitzpatrick. Former Minister. Collapses at Parliament House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 15

Mr. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., who was a member of the Fuller Ministry, took ill at Parliament House yesterday afternoon, and, when leaving for his home, collapsed outside the…

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W.A. Parliament Opens. Vigorous Land Development Scheme

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 16

The third session of the thirteenth Parliament of Western Australia was opened by the State Governor last Thursday. The Governor's speech stated that the…

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High Hopes Optimistic Country Party Increased Representation Candidates Preparing for Federal Elections

The Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 6

Will the Country Party secure increased representation in the Federal Parliament as the result of the forthcoming election ? Members of the party are exceedingly optimistic…

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No Apology Needed Women in Parliament Queensland Considers Brisbane

The Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 10

Queensland may have the distinction of being represented by the first woman Senator. In introducing the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) to the…

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Postal Votes? Civic Elections Change Suggested

Evening News · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 11

PETERSHAM Council decided last night, on the [?] of [?] Maun[?] the co-operative of al other council, in the State…

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Sir Alogy's Run-away Australian Hurdle Breaks Mace Record by Seven Seconds Ataman Defeats Spring Candidates : Backers' Disastrous Day at Caulfield

Referee · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 5

Sir Alogy scored a brilliant triumph in the Australian Hurdle. He led from end to end, and won magnificently. Sir Alogy broke the race record by seven seconds. Ataman, with a. splendid finishing run, won the Malakoff Stakes…

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