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Politics & elections, 1929

2,723 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 137

Federal Loan. Reception in London. Effect of Queensland Elections. London, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 15

The financial editor of the "Morning Post says:—The Commonwealth loan for conversion of the Queensland loan of £12,403,734, matuing on July 1, into a Commonwealth loan…

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Last Week's Form Points to Dame Alwyne Going May Favor Lightweights in Kensington Handicap V.p. Cup Candidates in

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 2

ADDITIONAL interest is lent to the first division of to-day's Kensington Handicap by the fact that the starters will probably include Victoria Park Cup candidates in Dabble, Wallace Peer, Noveau Riche. and Sunny Wit. Because the going is likely to be…

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Will There Be Tory Landslide ? Subsidised Press Is Scared British Election Issue Said to Rest with Labor and Liberals "Finger of Doom" London

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 1

As the whirlwind British elections proceed, the chances of a Labor majority become more pronounced. Labour is certain to sweep the industrial areas, but with five millions of new voters on the roll, the altitude of the rural and semi-rural areas…

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Candidates for Rand Wick Show Their Form Fuji San and Coercion in Fast Trials Lorason Goes with Valley Many Gallops Missed Owing to Heavy Fog Venetian Lady Good

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 2

THAT they are ready for their engagements in the Flying t Handicap, to be run at Tattersall's Club's meeting to-morrow, Fuji San and Coercion made evident at Randwick yesterday morning. when, owing to the heavy fog that enveloped the course…

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Votes Cast in Names of Dead Electors Parramatta By-election Morrow Denies That He and Tait Broke the Law Shocking State of Rolls

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 5

THE amazing disclosure that the name; of dead persons were used to secure vote in the Parramatta by-election was definitely established at the hearing by the Royal Commission inquiring into alleged malpractices at die by-election. which was continued yesterday before Judge…

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Why Labor Lost Q'land Elections Over-confident and Disunited the Remedies

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 6

MR. M.A. Davidson. M.L.A. Opposition Whip. sums up the can[?] gests remedies:…

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Dead! But Not at P'matta Election Others Disqualified Also Voted

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 8

The inquiry into the Dang charges of irregularities at Parramatta by- election yesterday disclosed that four votes had been recorded in the…

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Parramatta By-election Inquiry Alleged Irregularities at Polling Booths Votes Recorded in Names of Dead Electors

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 1

Evidence taken it the sittings of the Royal Commission which is inquiring into alleged irregularities at the Parramatta by-election has established the fact that a number of people who were Ineligible to vote had taken advantage of their names being on the roll and had voted. It is alleged that at least four…

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Club Official Speaks Parliament of Rugby Reduce the Voting- Strength

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 31

The "Pictorial's" assertion that the Rugby Union Council should be reorganised met with considerable support yesterday…

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How Will Eve Vote? Election Puzzle Britain Faces Feminine Rule London, April 10

Evening News · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 16

WHEN the present Parliament of Great Britain comes to an end, the nation will, to use a hackneyed phrase, stand upon the threshold of a new era ON the day of the next general…

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Symbol of Victory. Broccoli in the Elections. Opposition's Joke Fails. London, May 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 11

"Our policy has been to help people in industry to help themselves," said the Prime Minister (Mr. Baldwin) in a speech at Exeter. This same line of thought was pursued…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, May 16, 1929. British Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 10

As the British, elections draw nearer the campaign increases in intensity. The Conservatives, who at the outset were inclined to adopt a rather apologetic tone,…

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British Election. The Labour Party. Increase in Seats Likely. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Iii. London, April 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 10

In 1900 the Labour party in the House of Commons consisted of two members. Six years later it had 29. Its growth was steady at subsequent elections, until in 1923,…

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At Polls British General Election Party Prospects Apathy of Voters

The Sun · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 12

A fortnight from to-day the British general election will be held. With the fate of the Government hanging delicately in the balance, it…

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Lucky to Win Cup Candidate's Success Dal Eaton Narrowly Blue Dame Off Course

The Labor Daily · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 2

THOUGH he pulled his supporters through, it is questionable whether Dal Eaton enhanced his prospect of winning the Victoria…

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Cup Candidates in Winning Form Sarinch Responsible for Good Effort

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 29

Dal Eaton, Sarinch, and Cuneus, candidates for the Victoria Park Cup, were successful at Kensington yesterday. Of…

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“Bump Me Into Parliament!”

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

“Miners,” declares the “Labor Daily,” “will stick it out until next Federal election day.” This is a miserable attempt to make electioneering…

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Little Parliament Discuss Standing Orders Canberra

The Sun · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 12

When the Standing Orders Committee meets in Canberra on Monday it will resemble the meeting of a little Parliament. Prominent amongst…

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Cup Rehearsal Prominent Cup Candidates Engaged in Victoria Park Handicap

Arrow · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 5

With many horses engaged in the Victoria Park Handicap to-morrow: that are likely to contest the Victoria Park Cup the following week. interest in that race will be considerably increased. In nil respects it bears…

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ARMIDALE C.P. Election of Officers

The Land · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Armidale branch of the Country party recently, the following officers were elected: President, Mr. W. T. Moffatt;…

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