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Politics & elections, 1929

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For Women Women Members. British Parliament. (By Our London Correspondent.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 5

Women have not fared too badly in the recent election, for fourteen of them have been returned to Parliament. They were not. however, returned without a 'struggle. Even…

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Deepwater Motor-Boat Club Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 17

The following officers were elected at the last meeting of the Deepwater Motor Boat Club: Patron, Tillet; commodore,…

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Balaclava. Two Candidates., Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 15

Only two nominations for the Balaclava seat in the House of Representatives, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. W. A. Watt, were received by the returning officer (Mr. S…

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Senate Presidency. Three Candidates. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 10

When Parliament meets next month three candidates will offer themselves for election to the office of President of the senate. Sir John Newlands, the retiring President, will…

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Proposed Railway Bourke to Barringun Line to be Considered by Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 16

A deputation from representative pastoral interviewed interviewed the Acting-Premier and Minister for Works (Mr. Buttenshaw) in Sydney…

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Annual Elections N.R.M.A. Council

Evening News · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 12

NOON on Saturday, July 27, is the time fixed for the closing of nominations for the office of councillor of the N.R.M.A. The ballot of members will close at noon…

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Vaucluse By-election

Evening News · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 10

Two nominations have been received for the by-election at Vaucluse on August 3. Ex-Ald. Fred DAvison, who resigned because of difference of…

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Liverpool By-Election

The Biz · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 4

Voting—N. Alchin 222, A, Childs 204, H. Jackson 165. H.Tindal II, informal 2, CRETONNES, 27in. wide, of Dainty Designs, 10½d yd. at ADAM'S…

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Our Parliament House Is "Dingy"

The Sun · Sunday 28 July 1929 · page 5

In his impressions of Australia, which Dr. G. H. Cowles, lecturer, author, and world-traveller, proposes to write, the State Parliament…

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Candidates for Spring Campaign Emerge from Winter Spell Valamita Wins at Last But Tidal Pressed Him Past the Post Great Finish in Rosehill Handicap Last Victory Recorded in 1928 Cumberland Stakes

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 July 1929 · page 7

OVER recent weeks, several overdue winners have returned to the winning list after a long run of "outs," amongst them being October, Tresillian, and Aorangi. In the Rosehill Club Handicap yesterday, old Valamita, like the last of the Mohicans,…

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What's Doing on the Brisbane Front Oratrix Warm Favorite King's Cup Candidates Criticised BRISBANE

Truth · Sunday 28 July 1929 · page 3

MANY horse owners are addicted to pickling or otherwise salting down their candidates until the time is opportune for their production in true colors at the big meetings. Some Brisbane trainers are more or less adept at this, but backers…

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Irrigation of Namoi Valley Appeal to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 18

BOGGABRI.--A widely representative conference of north-western land-holders resolved to protest to the Government against the reported…

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Labor Will Grant Independence to Egypt, says Minister. Shaw's Bomb Improved Relations Claim Election Statement Empire Communications Safe, He Says London

The Sun · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 1

Speaking at a Labor rally in connection with the Preston (Lanes.) by-election, the Secretary of War, Mr. Tom Shaw, said that the Labor Government is going to give Egypt independence on terms that will…

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Queensland Parliament Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 1

THE Premier, Mr. Moore, has definitely stated that the now State Parliament shall reassemble on August 20…

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Sir T. Henley's 25 Years in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 8

Sir Thomas Henley completes 25 years of service in the N.S.W. Parliament on August 4. His Burwood constituents have…

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Political Special an Election Peril

Evening News · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 8

THE redistribution of electorates in progress is believed to strengthen the state Government's hold an office. If so, it is unlike most redistributions…

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Queen Candidate

Evening News · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 14

Miss Rao Eisan, queen candidate for the Council of Women juniors, who are organising a Bachelor. Ball, to be held at the…

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Federal Arbitration. Not an Issue in Balaclava Election. Mr. Scullin's Reply to Mr. Bruce

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 8

Speaking at St. Kilda last week in support, of the Nationalist candidate for Balaclava Prime Minister Bruce made the absurd claim that the withdrawal of the…

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Mainly Personal Balaclava's Candidate

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 24

NATIONALISTS in Balaclava (Victoria) have a picturesque enough character in Colonel T. W. White, who hopes to fill the place vacated by Mr. W. A…

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Dispensing Institute Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 15

The annual meeting of the Parramatta and District U.P.S. Dispensing Institute took place in the board-room on Thursday, July 25…

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