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Politics & elections, 1929

2,723 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 137

Papal Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 8

Sir,—I understand from Mr. O'Loghlen's letter (18/2/29) that he accepts my statement that a layman can be elected to the Papacy— "on the grounds of canon law, and the ancient…

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MR. McTIERNAN. to Support Labour Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 12

Mr. McTiernan (a former Attorney-General) announced last night that he proposed to speak in support of the Labour candidate. "In reply to Mr. Weaver's statement at…

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Fascists Only Italian "Election" Novel Selection London

The Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

A preliminary phase of the general elections ended this afternoon with the expiration of the time allowed authorised associations to submit the…

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Candidate of Their Own Brisbane Unemployed Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 4

The unemployed workers will. it is stated, in the event of ex-Labor Mayor Maurice Barry contesting the Brisbane seat canvass every elector and…

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Is It From Russia? Tory Election Gold (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 8

Sir.--With the approach of the State elections. the Tory party in Queensland are out to make every effort to capture the Treasury benches. Judging by their…

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Railwaymen's 44 Hours in Danger Latest Repudiation Bavin's Election Pledge All "Hot Air" Lang Throws Spotlight

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 6

THE 44-hour week is being definitely attacked by the State Government, in defiance of the Premier's election pledge. In his policy speech at Chatswood, Mr. Bavin said:-- "The 44-Hours Act passed by the present (Lang)…

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"Throwing a Scare" Abbott's Dire Election Threat

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 10

DUBBO, Monday.--Speaking at a meeting of the Gwydir Federal Electorate Council of the Country Party this afternoon, Mr. Abbott, Minister…

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Decline of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 6

IN the Sydney Town Hall on Monday Mr. Theodore made the remark that "Parliament is going through a period of…

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Do Your Bit at Parramatta Hooke's Appeal Polling Day Assistance

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 4

Mr. Jack Hooke (selected Labor candidate for Parramatta) makes the following appeal for assistance on polling day: --…

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The Stormy Petrel of Parliament

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 7

THE clash of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Bruce is disturbing to the public. It is impossible for men with such marked temperamental differences to agree, Mr. Bruce is the leader of the party to which Mr…

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The Federal Parliament. Reorganising Tariff Board

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 13

WHEN the Federal Parliament resumed last week the debate on the amending bill providing for the reorganisation of the Tariff Board was resumed…

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Parramatta By-election. Three Candidates Nominated

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 15

The nomination of candidates to contest the Parramatta vacancy in the N.S.W. Parliament caused by the death of Mr. Bruntnell (Chief Secretary) closed…

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Hint Trouble at Canberra Will Parliament Adjourn for Rotary Clubs? Pertinent Politicians

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

"I shall be very much surprised if Parliament consents to be shut up, and so will the people of Australia," said Mr. W. M. Hughes,…

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Repudiating an Award Bruce-page Government's Anti Arbitration Policy. Crisis in Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 15

AN attempt by the Bruce-Page Government to repudiate an award made on behalf of the postal workers by the Federal Public Service Arbitrator was…

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Jailing of Jacob Johnson. Was He "Framed" on Faked Evidence. Startling Charges in Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 8

A SENSATION was caused in the Federal Parliament last Thursday night when the Deputy-Leader of the Federal Labor Party (Mr. Theodore) said…

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Water Board. Election on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 13

An election of members of the Water Board will be held on Friday, at 4 p.m. The system of voting being postal, ballot papers were despatched last Thursday to the…

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Water Board Date of Elections Manly Complaint

The Sun · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 7

A serious allegation against the Water and Sewerage Board was made at the Manly Council meeting by Alderman Fawkner…

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A.l.p. Delegates Wood Group Election

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 6

The election of delegates to represent the Wood Group at the A.L.P. General Conference, which was finalised last night, resulted: --…

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Meet "Bertie" Invitation to Diggers Election "Smoko"

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 4

Under the official heading of "R.S.S. and I.L.A.", which signifies "The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia." a…

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Water Board Elections

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 7

An election of members of the Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board will be held on Friday next. at 4 p.m…

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