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Politics & elections, 1929

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British By-elections. Four to Be Contested. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Dec. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 7

Four Parliamentary by-elections are now pending. One of these is in northern Ireland, caused by the appointment of Sir Malcolm Macnaghten, member for Londonderry, as a…

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Big U.s. Election Figures. Disappointing Socialist Vote

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 8

The final estimated totals of the votes in the American elections show that the total number of votes was over 36,000,000…

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Cup Candidate's Speint Resource's Smart Two

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 20

Several horses engaged to-day were sent, against the watch at Randwick yesterday. The Cup candidate, Resource,…

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In Parliament. A Speed-up Week

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 13

PARLIAMENT'S last week of the year was rush and crush, with nearly I records surpassed in the way of "the hasty legislation" it is supposed to…

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Town Planning in Western Australia Act of Parliament Passed

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 18

Western Australia has set an example to other States of the Commonwealth, in so far as the Government has passed the first Town Planning Bill in Australia. The bill provides…

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N.Z. Election Challenged. Peculiar Political Tangle

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 4

A petition has been lodged in the New Zealand Parliament asking that the poll taken in the Bay of Islands electorate at the general ejections last month should be…

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U.S. Election Figures Disappoititing Socialist Vote

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 8

The final estimated totals of the votes in the American elections show that the total number of voters, was over 35,000,000…

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Labour Seats. Newcastle District. Prospects for Next Elections. Changes Likely. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 12

The "Herald" Newcastle representative understands that large sections of A.L.P. opinion an the non[?]nern coalfields, now beginning to organise against the faint possibility of an…

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R. Walder Seeks Election Tatt.'s Club Chairman

The Sun · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 8

Mr. R. Walder, member of Tattersall's Club committee, will seek election as chairman of the club, in succession to Mr. James Barnes, who will retire in May…

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"Jock" Would Come Back to Labor Party "Humble Place" No Eye on Parliament

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 6

MR. J. S. GARDEN, secretary of Sydney Trades and Labor Council, has announced his determination to re - enter the…

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Federal Capital. Election of Third Commissioner. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 15

Dr. F. Watson has announced his intention of seeking election to the Federal Capital Commission as the third, Commissioner. Dr. Watson, who was formerly editor of the…

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Tories Now Uneasy What Labor Victories Are Doing Speeding Up Henderson on General Election Prospects

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 4

Addressing a meeting in support of the candidature for Parliament of Aid. Ben Turner, in the Town Hall. Batley (Eng.). Mr. Arthur Henderson. M. P.,…

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Bridge for Lugarno. Discussion in Parliament

The Propeller · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

In Parliament a few weeks ago Mr. F.. Stanley, M.L.A., referred to the necessity of a bridge over George's River at Lugarno. He said:. "I would like…

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Milk Board Dr. Arthur's New Bill Ready for Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 7

The N.S.W. Minister for Health (Dr. Arthur) stated last week that the milk bill would be introduced soon after Parliament reassembles. The…

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Les elections americaines

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

Les Etats-Unis se trouvaient le 6 novembre dans l'heureuse situation d'avoir a choisir pour la presidence de la Confederation entre deux hommes…

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Warwick Candidates Show Form On Track Fast Six by Bravado Gelding Back to Best Form Bavacre Pleases

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 21

Several candidates for Warwick Farm to-morrow galloped attractively at Randwick yesterday. Among those to please were…

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A.l.p. Last Night. Branch Officials Mode of Election New Committees

The Labor Daily · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 5

THE new A.L.P. Central Executive conducted its Inaugural meeting last night, with a full roll-up of members. Principal business was the…

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A Side--at Last! Stanford Merthyr No. 2 Lodge Election of Officers Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 6

THERE have been a number of alterations in the New South Wales team to play South Australia at Adelaide…

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£1,250,000 British Election Cost LONDON

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 January 1929 · page 2

The political parties of Great Britain are realising that the general election is expected to cost an enormous amount more than any previously held, owing to…

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Tatt's President Election in May

Truth · Sunday 6 January 1929 · page 4

EVER since it moved into its new and palatial premises in Elizabeth-street, Tattersall's Club has extended the number of its members,…

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