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Politics & elections, 1929

2,723 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 137

Liberals Harden Betting on Election London

The Sun · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 5

A remarkable advance in the election expectations of the Liberal Party is revealed by the latest Stock Exchange betting figures, which predict that the…

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Waking Up at Last Trade with Russia Britain Alarmed Will Send Delegates Election Issue London

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 1

TORY political circles are alarmed, in view of the disastrous results to the Government of recent by-elections, that Soviet Russia may be a…

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Early Selection Labor Candidates (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 10

Sir,--The Ashfield Electorate Council has made a wise move in taking steps to select a candidate for the next election. This move is worthy of emulation by other…

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Parliament Adjourns London

Evening News · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 1

[?] to-day [?] It will re[?]ble [?] April 15, when the Chancellor of the [?] Churchill [?]…

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State Parliament. a Luncheon Dilemma. Bills and Badinage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 14

The honourable gentlemen of the Legislative Assembly were very nearly deprived of their lunch yesterday and are probably still congratulating themselves upon the narrow…

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Confirmation Service Granville Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 9

The Bishop Co-adjutor, Right Rev. D'Arcy Irvine, gave confirmation to 55 candidates in St. Mark's Church, Granville, on Thursday evening…

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The Lure of Randwick Autumn Carnival Opens on Saturday Doncaster Handicap Candidates Reviewed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 13

Given fine weather the A.J.C. Autumn meeting, which opens on Saturday will again attract huge crowds. Though the great Limerick has temporarly fallen from grace, it is expected that he will be sufficiently improved by Saturday to cause him to be seriously considered in the weight-for-age events…

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Automobile Club Annual Election of the Committees

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 13

The following standing committees for 1929 have been elected by the Royal Automobile Club of Australia: Chairman of committees,…

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Dairy Produce Election of the Board of Control

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 10

All the candidates nominated from co-operative and proprietary butter and cheese factories for the election of representatives to the Dairy…

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British Elections Loud Speakers and Talking Films Utilised by Politicians

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 2

Elaborate arrangements are being made for the forthcoming general elections in Great Britain, when over 28,000,000 persons will be entitled…

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"Malpractice" Lang's Grave Allegation Paeramatta By-election Accusation Against "Prominent Nationalist"

The Sun · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 13

Sensational charges arising out of the Parramatta by-election were the prelude to a stormy ending of the State Parliamentary session. The Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Lang, said he…

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British Labor Full of Confidence Great Election Issue People Want Reform at Home and Abroad "Baldwin Is Done" London

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 1

YOUR representative, as a result of special inquiries among leaders of the Parliamentary and industrial groups, found an extraordinary feeling of optimism regarding the issue of the ensuing British elections. An Australian, his close [?] revealed that the British [?]…

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Roll - Stuffing at P'matta Recent By-election Lang's Grave Charge

The Labor Daily · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 6

PRIOR to the Legislative Assembly adjourning last night till April 10. Mr. Lang flung a bomb-shall into the ranks of the…

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Council Meetings. Not Like Parliament. Alderman Objects to a Comparison

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 9

The chairman of the executive of the Local Government Association (Alderman J. B. Macdonald, of Dubbo) stated at a meeting of his executive yesterday that while…

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Seats Bill in W.A. Parliament Govt. Members Oppose It Perth

The Labor Daily · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 5

Seven Labor members in the Legislative Assembly voted against the Government's Redistribution Bill last night. The bill received the assent…

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Joan's Pick Picked Pat Kearon's Candidate expected to Improve on Mascot Second Harold Park for To-morrow

Arrow · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 11

Since making new time for Mascot, and equalling Harold Park's best figures about a month ago, Joan's Pick has been on the wrong side of Dame Fortune. At Mascot on Tuesday he again acted as runner-up, being…

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Party Leaders. Election Speeches. London, March 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 9

It was originally intended that Mr. Baldwin would outline his election programme on April 25, but owing to party pressure it is most likely that he will do so on April l8,…

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Townsville Fire. £10,000 Damage. Election Material Burnt. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 9

A Townsville message states that a fire which gutted the top floor of Atkinson's buildings in Fllnders-stroet lato last night did damage which will probably amount to between…

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Support for Left- Wing Workers Disgusted with McCormack From J. M. DURKIN (Left-wing Candidate for Fortitude Valley, Brisbane)

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 4

During the past week a house-to house canvass has been carried on by members of the Valley Left-wing committee and myself…

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Postal Vote Application Sent to Man Living in Botany Parramatta By-election Roll Sensation Morrow Admits He Knew That Tait Had Left Electorate Portions Had Been Filled in

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 3

"I saw Tait's name on the roll. I caused a postal vote application to be sent to him, for I knew he had moved only recently." -- Mr. T. H. Morrow. "Mr. Morrow knew that I had not lived in Parramatta…

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