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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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The Coming State Elections. Mr. P. M. Bourke’s Candidature

The Yass Courier · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman has an aptitude for springing elections on the public, and has again adopted this peculiar plan. From now until 20th March—a little…

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Goodradigbee Shire Council. Election of President

The Yass Courier · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The Shire Council met at 10.30 to-day. Present: Cr. G. W. Merriman (chair). Crs. W. C Archer, J. J. Garry, F. W. Reynolds, R. Wright,…

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System of Voting. the State Elections. (To the Editor)

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

Sir,—The electoral law in N.S.W. now Rives the people much greater freedom than they have had in the past in electing a new parliament…

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Goulburn Election. Address by Mr. Evans

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. P. C. Evans opened his campaign at Goulburn on Saturday night last at Rogers Corner, addressing a large and appreciative audience…

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State Election Matters

The Yass Courier · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The elements of disintegration appear to have taken possession of the Labor Party. The candidature of Mr. P. C. Evans in opposition to the…

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State Elections. Mr. James Opens Campaign. an Exemplary Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. A. G. James, Minister for Education and member for Goulburn, opened his campaign for the forthcoming State elections at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday…

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State Elections Polling Day, March 20

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 1

In the course of his policy speech at Goulhurn on Monday night, the Premier. Hon. W. A. Holman, stated that…

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Federal Parliament. to Open Next Thursday. Melbourn

Young Witness · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet has adopted a scheme of High School Education for children between 16 and 18 years of age of deceased or permanently…

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The State Elections. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

Sir,—The electoral law in N.S.W. now gives the people much greater freedom than they have had in the past in electing a Parliament. The proportional system…

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New South Wales Elections. Four Women Candidates

Young Witness · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 1

SYDNEY,—The writn for the State elections, to be hold on 20th March, were 'Issued on Saturday. Saturday next. 28th "February, has been fixed…

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Political. the State Elections. to the Editor of the ' SIGNAL."

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

Dear Sir,--Failing to secure an audience on Monday night last, I would he glad if you would grant me space to place some of the views…

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Cootamundra Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 2

The endorsed Progressive candidates for Cootamundra electorate are Messrs. H. M. Brown, John Fitzpatrick, and Sgt. Hugh Main. Mr. J…

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Election Prospects

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

The Sydney Herald says: A series of analyses of voting figures discloses that nothing like a sweeping victory can be hoped for. Under the new system the…

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Goulburn Election. Speech by Mr. R. HOLLIS

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Robert Hollis, ex-M.L.A., addressed a meeting on Tuesday evening from the front of the Royal Hotel. There was only a moderate…

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Goulburn National Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

Captain W. Millard, Nationalist candidate with Mr. James for Goulburn burn electorate, is an old member of Parliament, having been in the House…

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Cler[?]an for Parliament. Church Forbids Candidature

Young Witness · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY—The Methodist Conference on Tueaday decided that one of its ministers, Captain-Chaplain Wilson, a Progressive nominee for the…

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Shells for the East. Question in Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

Young Witness · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Watkins asked Mr. Hughes whether bis attention had been drawn to a statement that a certain firm…

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Next Elections Proportional Voting

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

Under the new system of voting at the coming State elections an elector at a polling booth must vote for the…

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Electoral District of Cootamundra. General Election, 20Th March, 1920

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

I HEREBY notify that I am this day in receipt of a Writ from His [?] the Governor directing the holding of an Election for the returned three Members…

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The "Split Vote." Candidate Answers Critics. (To the Editor)

Young Witness · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

Sir.—I would be glad if you will permit me space to reply to certain statements made by the leaders of the National party, in connection with…

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