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Politics & elections, 1929

2,723 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 137

Mr. Bavin Protests. Labour Obstruction. Time Wasted in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 10

The Premier (Mr. Bavin), addressing the National party convention yesterday, vigorously attacked the State Labour party for having deliberately wasted the time of Parliament…

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Sydney University Newman Society. Election of Officers

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 19

The committee of the Sydney University Newman Society met in the library of St. John's College, Sydney University, on Friday evening last, and the following officers…

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By-election Result. Country Party's Success. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 10

In the Bay of Islands by-election, caused by a successful petition from Mr. Bell's supporters who claimed various irregularities in the conduct of the poll at the general…

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FIRST C.P. Member New Zealand Election Auckland

The Sun · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 15

In the Bay of Islands by election, H. Rushworth, Country Party, defeated Allen Bell Reform Party, by about 600 votes…

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Motor Picnic Queen Candidate to Benefit

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 7

THIS bright, clear April weather is the ideal season foe motoring--when the breeze is fresh, the uplands clear find the sea sparkling--so that…

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Coalition Is Scouted Labor-liberals British Elections "Tories Disguised" London

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

LABOR Parliamentarians scout the idea that there is a likelihood of a coalition with the Liberal Party at the ensuing elections. Labor, they point…

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Massive Terra Cotta Panel to Be Placed in the Library at Parliament House, Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 16

This beautiful Greek panel, 10ft 6ins long, 4ft 6in wide, and weig [?]ing more than a ton, has been presented to the Commonwealth by Mr. Henry Lewis Doulton, of the famous pottery firm, Lambeth, London. Executed by George Tinworth, the great religious artist, the panel depicts [?] Greem mother bidding farewell to her son who is setting out for war. The panel left Sydney by train last night…

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"Indian" Club Election of Officers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 14

The annual election of officers of the indian Club resulted as follows:—Mr. J. Clarke, presidents, Mr. J. H. Miller, vice-president; Mr. V. C…

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Foreign Editor's Diary U.k. Elections Radio Voices

Evening News · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 10

THE reception on the wireless of Mr Arthur Henderson's electioneering speech last night, or rather this morning, was a reminder that the…

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La candidate de la Hongrie [?] Of Europe

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

Le 7 fevrier dernier sest reuni au Journal le jury charge delire la plus belle femme d'Europe. entre les dixSept nations concurrentes: l'Alle…

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For Women. Country Women. Association's Conference. Election Op Office-beaeees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

Twenty-five resolutions were passed at the Country Women's Association conference yesterday. One of these was withdrawn later. It requested that the Commissioner of Police…

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Election Policy. the Budget. Issues ATJTffE Polls. London, April 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 13

It is understood that at a meeting of the Cabinet to-day, Mr. Baldwin outlined his policy for the general elec[?]on. This he will announce next week at a meeting at Drury Lane…

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Questions for A.L.P. CANDIDATES Don’t Vote Tory—Don’t Vote A.L.P.!

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

A few pertinent questions that the anti-working-class Labor politicians will DELIGHT in answering—ask them at every meeting…

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Communist Candidate Will Speak

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

The Communist candidate for Mundingburra, E. Tripp, is still finding difficulty in opening his campaign. For the last two Sundays the police…

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C. P. Leads Against Workers Enemies Clear Class Issue In Election Fight

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 3

All the forces and factors of capitalist society are united against the Communist Party. Big business and little business, capitalist press, Labor Party…

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New Officers W. Suburbs' Election Munro for England

The Sun · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 18

At the general meeting of the Western Suburbs M.C.C., held last Monday, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: -- President, L. Browne; vice-presidents, A…

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“Might Be Friction.” Kogarah’s Extraordinary Election

The St George Call · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 2

The Kogarah Town Clerk, Mr. G. W. Leighton, reported to the Council, at its last meeting, that an election to fill the three vacancies in East Ward have…

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Kogarah By-election. Returning Officer's Appointment

The Propeller · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council the matter of the forthcoming by-election and the filling, of the vacancy on the County Council caused…

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British Methodism The Reunion Bill and the Parliament

The Methodist · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 6

Before a Select Committee of the House of Commons on March 5, the Methodist Church Union Bill came up for consideration. Explaining the circumstances calling for the bill, counsel said "the…

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Abos.' Lack of Opportunities Intelligent Race Want Representation in Parliament Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 4

IN addressing a conference of representatives of missionary and other organisations, convened by the Minister for Home Affairs. Mr…

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