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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

797 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 21 of 40

Federal Parliament Government's Close Ca'— Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Fenton, that assistance was now given to the best sugar industry by the Commonwealth…

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Mr.R. D. Meagher. Will Appeal to Parliament

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 19

The High Court having refused Mr. R. D. Meagher leave to appeal against the refusal of the State Full Court to restore his…

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Gulgong Municipal Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 17

A by-elcetion was hold on Saturday last to fill the vacancy in the council, caused by the resignation of Ald. F. W. Heard. There were two…

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Federal Parliament Gratuity Dill Carried. Questions by Mr. Nicholls. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Cook told Mr. Corser that the question of restoring rifle clubs to their pre-war position was being…

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Local Option Poll Federal Election Day. Legal Prohibition. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

The High Court has given its reserved judgment in the case of die King v. the Licensing Court of Brisbane ex parte Danielle…

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A Labour Recruit Former Progressive Candidate Cuotamundra

National Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. John Fitzpatrick who unsuccessfully contested the Cootamundra seat as a Progressive Candidate, at the recent State general election, has now…

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The Opening of Parliament

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

Parliament will open to-day and interesting developments are awaited. Whether the Labor Government will be successful in securing a Speaker,…

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The Speakership Mr. Levy Nominated Criticism by Nationalist Leader Parliament Opened To-day Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

The first, session of the 25th Parliament, was opened at noon today by Commission. The election of the Speaker was the most prominent feature…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

In the State Parliament to-day, of for the members were sworn in, the House adjournal for lunch. When the House met again Mr. Hickey…

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Mr. Levy Resigns From Nationalist Party Attacks in Parliament Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. Daniel Levy, who is becoming Speaker of the new State Parliament, has resigned as a member of the Nationalist party…

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A Royal Holiday Proroguing Parliament to July. Premier Announces Intention. Urgent Problems Ignored. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier, Mr. Storey, moved thy adjournment of the House till Wednesday next…

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OPENED State Parliament MR. D. Levy Speaker. Progressives Support. Nationalist Chagrin. Mr. Fitzpatrick's Unseemly Address. Mr. Brookefield and a Bribe. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

The new Parliament opened today. When the members assembled, they were invited to take their seats in the Chamber. The majority of the…

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Unemployment Suggestions in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

Referring to the unemployment question in Parliament this morning Sir George Fuller stated that a large amount or unemployement could be…

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State Parliament. First Meeting. Mr. Levy Speaker

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 17

The new State Parliament was opened on Tuesday by committees. After the swearing-in ceremony, Mr. Hickey proposed Mr. Lery as…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Hughes in a Temper. Criticism by Mr. Justice Higgins. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes naked the House to deal with the Navigation Bill, the Bureau of Science and Industry, the…

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PARLIAMENT Speaker In the Chair Adjourns to Welcome Prince. Urgent Matters Discussed. Mr. Johnston on Education. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

Parliament met this morning at 11.45. Several motorcar loads of Parliamentarians headed by the Speaker in wig and gown proceeded to…

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If Another Election. Big Labor Majority. Confident Member. Dubbo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 28

Mr. R. E. O'Halloran, M.L.A., and Mr. Joe Clark, M.L.A., visited Dubbo, and Mr. Clark returned thanks to his constituents…

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The New Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 3

The new Parliament had an inauspicious beginning on Tuesday. The angry scene in the Assembly, over the election of the Speaker was quite uncalled for, and was in…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Molong Argus · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

In the State Parliament to day, after the members were sworn in the House adjourned for lunch. When the House met again Mr Hickey proposed Mr Levy for the…

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The Degradation of Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 2

The Nationalist Party's administration of the affairs of the country—as is well known—was amongst the most scandalous and extravagant in the…

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