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Politics & elections, 1920

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The Federal Elections. the Returns Nearing Completion. Progress of the Senate Vote Count. General Cox First Candidate Elected

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

So far as the House of Representatives is concerned, the counting of the votes, both original and preference, is complete except in the cases…

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The Shire Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

THE elections for the Councils of the Shires throughout the State are to be held this month, and the nominations of candidates must be in the…

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Shire, Elections. the Candidates

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

The following candidates have been nominated for the Sidings in the Shires named; WINDOURAN SHIRE…

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Senate Election System Described As Wicked. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 4

Denouncing is "wicked" the new preferential system of voting for the Sea ate, under which none but anti-Labor Senators are likely to take their seats in…

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Federal Elections Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 4

The [?] votes for the [?] electorate, which were referred to the Chief Electoral Officer, are now being allocated. It is reported from a semi…

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Local Government Elections

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

We take the following from Hay “Glazier” and fully endorse our contemporary’s remarks: These are the days of elections—in New South Wales…

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The Farmers in Parliament. a Returned Parliamentarian Speaks. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

The farmers claim 13 members, who will strictly follow the farmers' flag. The intentions of Messrs. Chapman and Chanter are not definitely…

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The Full Figures. Four Candidates Forfeit Deposits. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

The final figures for the third New South Wales Senator were: Gardiner 338,316; Garling (N.), 308,286. The New South Wales Senators are…

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Municipal Council Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

The triennial election of aldermen throughout the state will take place st the sod of the current month. All the aldermen will retire by effluxion of time…

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N. S. W. State Elections. Candidates for Mupray Electorate. Mr. Milthorpe Uncertain

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Milthorpe has had numerous requests to contest one of the three seats of the Murray electorate at the next State elections. So far, however,…

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Federal Elections Poll for Hume Declared

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

From the steps of the Aibury Court House Mr. N. E. Litchfield, Divisional Returning Officer for the Hume, yesterday afternoon declared the result of the…

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Senate Election

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Gardiner has been finally elect to the Senate with 338,316 votes; Garling 308,236…

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Disgusting Politics. Two Candidates Fall Out. Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

The almost disorder prevailed at the declaration of the Senate poll at Adelaide to-day. Messrs. Benny and Crealy had a heated argument on the platform and…

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N.s.w. State Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

In anticipation of a State election, probably early in March next, a conference of the returning officers of the various electorates was held in Sydney on…

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Approaching Shire Elections Nomination Day: January 16

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. S. F. Mudge, returning officer to the Hume Shire Council, notifies that the triennial election will take place on January 31. Nomination day is January…

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State Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 46

The date of the elections arid contemplated Cabinet changes will be decided upon after Mr. Holmari's return to the city. For the prospective Cabiuet…

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Municipal Elections. a Plethora of Candidates

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

By official advertisement elsewhere it is notified that nominations for the vacancies in the Berrigan Shire Council, rendered vacant by…

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Home Shire Election. Discussed at Brooklesby. B. Riding Candidates Selected

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 3

As the result of a suggestion from the Brockleaby 'Farmers' and Settlors' Association some weeks ago, a public meeting was held ago the 20th ult…

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Control of the Pacific Australia's Mandate. Work for New Parliament

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 5

One of the important tasks that will confront the new Federal Parliament probably at an early date, will be that of dealing with the mandate to…

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Shire Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 18

The triennial elections in connection with shire councils take place at the latter end of the present month. As it is three years since the present…

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