Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

2,723 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 137

Uncut Gems From Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

Mr. Jackson (stonewalling): This bill is a question that the Minister has occupied most of his public life…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Will Parliament Prosecute Coal Owners? NEWCASTLE

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

The Newcastle A.L.P. Federal Electorate Council has instructed D. Watkins, Labor M.H.R., to move in Parliament for the prosecution of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

State Parliament. Hospitals Commission. Personnel Enlarged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

Though the original intention was that the Hospitals Commission, to be created under the new legislation, should consist of a chairman and two members, the Minister for…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Speeding Up State Parliament Day and Night Sittings

The Sun · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

In a determined effort to clear up the business of the session before Easter the Legislative Assembly from next Tuesday will sit…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

In The Queensland Election Campaign Jack Durkin Left-Wing Candidate for Fortitude Valley His Record Statement from Valley Left- Wing Committee

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

Fellow Workers: Our candidate, J, M, Durkin, is known to a great many of you as a fighting unionist whose activities on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Party Whip. Alleged Breach of Privilege. Debate in Parliament. CANBERRA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 13

Heated scenes and exchanges occurred in the House of Representatives this afternoon. when a motion was submitted declaring that the senior Government Whip (Mr. Hunter)…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Federal Parties Election Arrangements

The Land · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Metropolitan branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association last week, the following motions were carried regarding…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Kuringai Council Election Nominations

Evening News · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

THE following candidates hare been declared nomtasted for election lo the municipal ccuncll of Kuringal on March 16:…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Degraded! Blow at Parliament Premier Scathing

The Sun · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 7

"A degradation inflicted on Parliament" was how the Premier (Mr. Bavin) to-day described the tactics of the Opposition last evening in obstructing a…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

UNEMPLOYED. Scene At Parliament. Three Men Ejected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 18

The unemployed made a series of minor disturbances at Parliament House yesterday afternoon. Mr. M. Burke moved, as a matter of urgency,…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Angry Scenes In Parliament. Deputy Speaker Defied. Opposition Walks Out

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 17

One of the most disorderly scenes witnessed in the State Parliament for many years occurred last evening in the Legislative Assembly just before the adjournment…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Premier Is Horrified Blames Lang "Discredit on Parliament" More Threats

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 1

THE Premier made the following statement last night: -- "I regret very much the scene in the House which occurred at the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Refused a Hearing the Unemployed an Outburst in Parliament Gallery Talks

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 5

SQUADS of police guarded the entrance to Parliament House yesterday, when it was known that an Effort was to be made to put…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Parliament Is Stifled Critics Gagged How Hospitals Bill Was Passed Labor Protests

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 5

"WHY don't you abandon Parliament altogether?" shouted Labor members yesterday, when the Government applied the machinery…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Sydney Morning Herald. Saturday, March 9. 1929. ELECTIONS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 16

Elections are in the air. Not in Australia, perhaps, although both in our Federal and State political arenas there have been rumours of the possibility of…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Labor Gets Ready Is General Election Coming?

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

Earlier talk of a possible general election this year was revived yesterday at ameeting of the Parliamentary Labor Party…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 6

FRIDAY'S display in the State House is described by Mr. Bavin as the worst he has seen. That is saying a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Heated Scenes. Canberra Commission. Dr. Watson May Appeal to Parliament. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 12

The difficult situation that has arisen in the Affairs of the Federal Capital Commission will. it is understood, be the subject of an appeal in some form by the third Commissioner, Dr…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Regency Bill? for Elections to Meet Emergency London

Evening News · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

AFTER a good night, the King rose early to-day to enjoy another perfect spring day with warm runshine. By being at Craigwell House…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Full Galleries Public Rush Parliament Canberra

The Sun · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 3

The Speaker of the House of Representatives (Sir Littleton Groom) and the Sergeant-at-Arms (Mr. Chubb) are faced with the problem of trying to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →