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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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The Presidential Election. London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

The Chicago convention has again adjourned without even approaching the question of the selection of a nominee for the presidency…

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German Elections. Miller's Chances. London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

A Berlin correspondent says the newspapers are of the opinion that Herr Mueller's prospects of forming a cabinet on a firm basis are poor…

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German Elections. a Coalition Government. Prophecy of a Civil War. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 5

A correspondent slates that the newspapers are of the opinion that Herr' Muller's prospects of forming a Cabinet on a firm basis is poor. His latest is to form…

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Another Election. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 5

Many Nationalist members in Melbourne think that another election is inevitable…

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A Compromise Candidate. Mr. Hoover's Poor Showing. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 June 1920 · page 5

Senator Harding was twice elected as a State Senator and once as Lieutenant Governor. Six years ago he was elected a United States Senator with a majority…

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Candidate for Vice-president. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 June 1920 · page 5

Mr. Calvin Coolidge was nominated for Vice-President at the Republican Convention. Mr. Gompers' broadside against the…

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WARREN G. HARDING. Selected Republican Candidate. for United States Presidency. Decided by the Tenth Ballot. the Dark Horse of the Field. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 June 1920 · page 5

Senator Warren G. Harding has received the nomination of the Republican Convention. (Reuter.)…

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The Federal Crisis General Election Likely. "Surprising Turns." Melbourne Opinions

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1920 · page 3

Events are now expected to move rapidly, and doubtless they will take surprising turns. The outlook politically may be entirely changed. It is an…

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Late Cables U.S. Presidency. Republican Nomination. Won by an Outsider. Wild Scenes at Chicago Convention. Plenty of Candidates Offering. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1920 · page 3

A Chicago message says: The Presidential nominations at the Republican Convention include General Leonard Wood (commanding the…

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United States President. the Democrats' Candidate. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 5

The consensus or opinion appears to be that if Mr. McAdoo is nominated by the Democratic Convention at San Francisco on June 28, there will be a close fight…

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Germany. Ebert Will Not Seek Re-election. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 5

The "Lokal Anzeiger" stales that Herr Ebert does not seek re-election as President owing to the opposition among his own party…

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Questions in Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 June 1920 · page 4

In the House of Commons Sir Frederick Hall asked whether Mr. Churchill was satisfied that the obligations of the German Peace Treaty in regard to aircraft were…

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The Botha and Broke. Questions in Parliament. the Contract with Chili. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 3

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Kenworthy, Mr. Long stated that the flotilla leaders, the Broke and Botha, had been sold to Chili, for whom they were…

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Ballarat By-election. Ballarat

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 2

There are now five candidates in the field for the Ballarat seat…

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Louth By-election. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 3

The by-election for Louth, where the activities were interrupted by disaster on May 30, resulted: Wintringham (Independent Liberal), 9859; Turner (Coalition…

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Earlier Cables. U.s. Presidential Election Harding's Unique Appeal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 3

The "New York Evening World's" Chicago correspondent states that there is a considerable belief in Republican circles that Governor…

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General Cables. British By-election Independent Liberal for Louth London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 3

The by-election for Louth, where the campaign activities were interrupted by the disaster on May 30, resulted: Wintringham (Independent Liberal),…

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Federal Politics. the Ballarat Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 2

The Ballarat by-election is expected to produce one of the most interesting contests for many years. There are already five candidates in the field, and there may be…

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American Presidency. Wilson a Possible Candidate. Renewed Activity. Facing a Critical Situation. New York

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 3

A significant feature in President Wilson's political interview is that he does not eliminate himself as the candidate of the Democrat's; in fact, his…

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Late Cables American Presidency Democratic Nominee. McADOO Not a Candidate Peace Treaty Must Be Ratified Montreal, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 3

A message from Washington says Mr. W. G. McAdoo, ex-Secretary to the Treasury, has announced his irrevocable decision not to stand for…

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