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Politics & elections, 1929

2,723 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 137

Cup Candidate Durward in Demand Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 2

DURWARDS name was freely mentioned this week in connection with the C[?]field Cup where he is handicapped [?] 2 He is also in the…

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V.R.C. Grand National Prospects Discussed by "Pilot" Rugby Union Battle—all Blacks v. New South Wales in the Mud at Sydney Cricket Ground. Melbourne Jumping Horses Kentle's Good Flat Form Sydney Candidates Fail: Mosstrooper's Prospects: Chaumont Still Pleases

Referee · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 1

On the declaration of first forfeit on Thursday last there were no retirements of note from either the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Race or Steeplechase. A record field for either race is improbable, but it is possible that last year's…

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Grand National Candidates in Action Final Rehearsal for Flemington Form of Jumpers at Moonee Valley Mosstrooper and Kentle in Favor for Nationals

Referee · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 5

At Moonee Valley on Saturday the candidates for the Grand National Hurdle Race were given their last outings before the great test at Flemington. Naturally there was a great deal to interest in the racing, for the majority of…

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Sectarian Scandal in British Elections. How Conservatives Tried to Trick Catholic Voters

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 6

A week prior to the general elections in Great Britain the Labor Party unmasked a plot of the Tories to trick Roman Catholics into the belief that they were…

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The Pre-election Friend

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 9

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The TURF A.J.C. Derby Candidates Discussed

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 61

Indications are that the candidates for the A.J.C. Derby next spring are an even lot. Last season the Seremond gelding Mollison stood out as the Derby favourite because of his unbeaten two-year-old record; but this season there is no outstanding youngster for the blue ribbon honours in the spring. Consequently the classic contest is invested with more interest than is usually the case. EARLY in the season the Backwood colt Parkwood…

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Epical Out of All Races National Candidate Longlands in Doubt Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 2

FEARING that he would break down owing to his having sprung a ligament in the off-foreleg. H, Gymer. owner of the gaiding, decided to-day…

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Vic. Parliament Opens Rural Bank Proposal Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 5

The State Parliament was opened with the usual ceremonies to-day by Die Acting Governor, Sir William Irvine, whose speech contained no…

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Dubbo Municipal Election. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 12

For the extraordinary election of the Dubbo Council the following nominations have been announced:—Mrs G. M. Evans and Messrs. Frank Gilbert, George Maliphant, and Allan…

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Gossip of the Turf. News Notes from EVERYWHERE Spring Candidates at Work

The Sun · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 6

Some of the Victoria Park-trained candidates for the Spring campaign are beginning to stride along in their preparations for the important races…

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G.N. Candidates Amiss Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 2

Having bruised a heel, Longlands will not keep his engagement in the G.N. Hurdle Race. There is also some uncertainty as to Hecklers seeing the…

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Eyes on Balaclava Seat Three Possible Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- It is understood that Mr. Watt's retirement from Federal politics will take effect almost immediately…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 12

The principal measures announced in the speech of the Acting Governor at the opening of the State Parliament were the Rural Bank Bill, a bill to create a…

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Reactionary T.U. Leadership Shown Up in Elections

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 3

The Communist Party’s entry into the last Queensland elections cleared up the point of what the trade unions here stand for…

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After the Queensland Elections. Direct Challenge Reformism to Queensland Fight The First Step Now for Organised Struggle in Unions and on the Job

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 3

In most countries the Communist parties have long since conducted electoral campaigns against reformism and capitalism. Reformism…

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Black Bogey Bishop-premier Clash Election Cry Capetown

The Sun · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 1

A heated episode has occurred between the Anglican Bishop of Pretoria (Dr. Talbot) and the Prime Minister…

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Woman Candidate Dubbo

The Sun · Friday 5 July 1929 · page 11

Four nominations have been received for the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. M. E. Hector. For the first time…

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Canberra News. Citizens' Representation in Parliament. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 July 1929 · page 16

A motion that the annual meeting of the Citizens' League should record its disappointment that Canberra had not been granted Parliamentary representation was strenuously…

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A.l.p. Move Labor Members 'Marked' Fight Ahead Change of Candidates ?

The Sun · Sunday 7 July 1929 · page 5

It is understood that the A.L.P. has decided to make definite moves against certain Labor members of the Legislative…

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Barwon By-election. Nationalist Victory. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 12

The Barwon by-election caused by the death of Mr. Morley, Honorary Minister, took place on Saturday. The Nationalist candidate, Mr. T. K. Maltby defeated two independent…

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