The Oxley Election. Position Under P.E.
Mr. A.G. HUie, Sydney, writes: The death of Mr. G. S. Briner removes a supporter of proportional representation. The passing of Mr…
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Politics & elections, 1920
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Millerand's Return. a Popular Welcome. the Presidential Election. M. Clemenceau's Quip. [?] LONDON
"The Times" correspondent says M. Millerand on arriving in Paris was greeted by crowds crying: "Millerand for the Elysee…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Settlements. Picture Show Propaganda. During State Elections. Using the People's Money. Sydney
The inquiry into the Soldiers' Settlement. Branch of the Lands Department was continued to-day. Mr Mack said the next matter to be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →President Deschanel. an Unusual Affliction. Parliament to Be Summoned. London
"The Times" 'Paris correspondent telegraphed that President Deschanel's condition may be termed micromania. It is an unusual affliction with politicians…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Plethora of Candidates. Millerand Favorite. London
The newspapers in Paris suggest twenty-two candidates, but nobody has yet openly consented to stand. The betting quotations are:—Millerand evens,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Queensland. the General Elections. Only Two Seats Uncontested. Brisbane
Nominations for the ensuing state elections closed on Saturday. Of the 72 seats only two will be uncontested, a Country party candidate being returned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →News of the World. Countess As Labor Candidate. London
The Countess of Warwick, who was selected as the Labor candidate for Walthamstown, has backed out from the candidature, stating it is for social and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament. War Service Homes Bill. Queensland Timber Deal. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Rodgers said the present state of the wheat market would not warrant any increase of the wheat guarantee…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Justice James. Appointed an Acting Judge. Questions in Parliament. Sydney
At to-day's meeting of the Executive Council Mr. A. G. F. James, M.L.A., was appointed an acting Judge of the Supreme Court for a period off six months. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Oxley Seat Declared Vacant. Bill to Provide for Emergencies Primary Producers' Income Returns. Sydney
In the Assembly this afternoon the Speaker announced the receipt from the Attorney-General of a certificate of the death of Mr. G. S. Briner. The Premier…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Politics. an Election Pending. Sydney
During the inquiry as to the means of J. H. Catts, M.P., before the Registrar, in Divorce, Mr. Catts, referring to the uncertainty of politics, said the present…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →United States Presidency. Rival Candidates and the League. Marion
"I would rather break the heart of the world than the soul of America," said Mr. Warren Harding in addressing the veterans. He renewed his attacks on the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swedish Elections. Reds' Crushing Defeat. Not a Seat Secured. London
Reuter's Stockholm correspondent states that the Swedish Reds sustained a crushing defeat in the general elections, not a single candidate for the party having…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Postal and Telegraphic Rates Bill. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Hay that he and his colleagues had appointed Senator Millen to represent the Commonwealth at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Hospitals, Meat and Wheal the Moore Street Scheme. Mr. James' Appointment. Sydney
In the Assembly Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Agriculture if any discussion took place at the Wheat Conference in Melbourne with regard to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →French Presidency. Candidates for the Premiership London
A Paris message states M. Millerand's election is regarded as certain. The press generally is enthusiastic. M. Briand and M. Poincare are mostly suggested for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →General Election Likely. London
The United Service political correspondent states that although the Government has not come to a decision to hold a general election, soundings and preparations…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Statement in Parliament. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives today Mr. Laird Smith, Minister for the Navy, explained that on receiving news that the Amelia J. was missing he sent…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne
The Senate passed the New Guinea Bill to the report stage. The Arbitration Bill passed all stages. The debate on the second reading of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Legislative Council. Tax on Racecourse Tickets. Sydney
In the Legislative Council Sir Joseph Carruthers moved:--"That a select committee of this House be appointed to inquire into and report on the condition of…
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