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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 23 of 40

Wilson's Worst Blunder Presidential Election Fight Senator's Attack Washington

National Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 2

In the Senate to-day, Senator McCumber, discussing Senator Knox's resolution, declared that the injection of the League of Nations in the…

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Federal Parliament No More Wheat Pool. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 2

The Senate accepted tho House of Representatives amendment to the Repatriation Bill giving co-operative party soldiers £ for £ subsidy…

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Sinn Fein Priests Question in Parliament Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 4

In the House of Representatives Mr. Kerby (Bullarat) asked the Attorney-General whether he was aware that two Sinn Fein priests had arrived from…

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Their Own Pay Members Vote for £1000 a Year the Latest in "Economy" Electionering Expenses Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives the salaries question was raised by Mr. Bamford (Q), who moved to the effect that salaries to members be…

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The Stock Inspector Outside Work on Election Day a Director's Objection Lively Discussion at P. P. Board

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 2

An application by Stock Inspector Brett for an increase in his horse feed allowance was the subject of a spirited debate at a meeting of the…

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Federal Parliament Oil Agreement Bill. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 2

The House of Representatives spent all day debating the second rending of the Oil Agreement Bill. Messrs. Atkinson and Corser…

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Peace Terms the Spa Conference . Postponed Till After German Elections Germany's Remarkable Demands Restoration of the Colonies French Claims Resisted London, Sunday Night

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George and M. Millerand (Premier of Franco) have agreed at the London conference to a postponement of the Spa Conference between…

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Another Election Labor Party Prepared Ministerial Statement Young

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 1

Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, spoke of his policy in a speech to the electors of Young. "My first task of decentralising…

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Federal Parliament Wool and Wheat Deals. Oil Agreement Bill. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir Joseph Cook told Mr. Hill that the profit on the purchase of corn sacks amounted to £130,063 all…

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German Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

A Reuter message from Berlin states that the Brunswick Dict elections show Conservative and independent Socialist gains, whilst the Majority Socialists have…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns on

National Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Hay (N.S.W., claimed that there should be reform in the Post Office. Towns in his electorate had…

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"Asiatic Menace" Concern in South Africa. Petition to Parliament. Capetown, Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, a petition signed by 80,000 persons was presented from a Congress of the South African Leagues…

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One Days Income Help for Unemployed. Succestion to Members of Parliament. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 2

It is suggested by the A.W.U. that the Governor and members of Parliament and well-paid Government officials should each contribute one…

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Mudgee and District Improvement. Association Rules Adopted Election of Officers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 23

A well attended meeting of the Mudgee and District Improvement Association was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday evening…

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Labor's Land Policy. Appeal to Wheat Growers. Election in Twelve Months. Young

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 10

Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, spoke of his policy speech in a speech to the electors of Young…

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Federal Parliament Increase of Salaries. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

The Federal Senate to-day passed the Oil Agreement Bill, the War Gratuity Bill and the Public Accounts Committee Bill after discussion…

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Violent Scenes French Parliament the Strike Debate Paris, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

Violent scenes were enacted in the French-Chamber of Deputies during the strike debate when M. Daudet, the Royalist leader, attacked the so called…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily undorse the opinion of our correspondents. The Council By-Election. (To the Editor.)

Molong Argus · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

Sir,—A few words of warning to the ratepayers, I think would be advisable at the eleventh hour. As regards Mr W. Evers, I have every respect for him as a citizen and a…

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Federal Parliament. Increase of Members Salaries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

In the House of Representatives on Friday the prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, moved the second reading of the Salaries Increase Bill,…

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Electioneering Candidates' Cars Hole in the Electoral Act

The Bathurst Times · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 2

"Two hundred and fifty pounds is the lowest amount on which I can conduct an election campaign," said Mr. Catts, M.P., discussing in the…

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