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Politics & elections, 1920

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

In the Hoi.se of Representatives Sir t'treph Cook told Mr. Corser that tbo tliieation of restoring rifle oli.bs to their pre-war nosition was beinz considered. Mr. H\ghc3 told Mr. Marls tliat tLj Government would be very glad to con-…

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Mr. R. D. Meacher Appeals to Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 23

Mr. R. D. Meagher, referring to the refusal that day of the High Court to grant his application for special leave to appeal against the decision of the New…

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Preparing for Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 31

Mr. Dooley, Chief Secretary, intends to have a complete roll in the event of an early election taking place. "Under normal conditions," he said "the collection…

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State and Federal Elections May State .Tump Federal Day? Sydney, Tliursday

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 3

The High Court to-day gav*e its ro- '■ stived judgment in a cage where tao , court had to decide whether the State ' CJcvernment had a right to hold! a loral [ ejition poll en a date fixed! by the Fed- i 01 al Government, for elections to the | Senate. Mr. Justice Isaacs, in giviu? the majority verdict, said the Common' i wealth Parliament was not acting beyond its competency in prohibiting the hold­ing of State elections on the same day 33 that fixed for Federal elec lions…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 2

The Senate passed the Canteen Bill through all stages. The Immigration Bill was passed through the second reading. Progress…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Mr. Levy Elected Speaker. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, after the commission had been read, Mr. Hickey moved that Mr. Levy be Speaker. Nationalist cries of "Traitor!"…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes asked the House to deal with the Navigation Bill, the Bureau of Science and Industry, the Anglo-Persian Oil…

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N.S.W. Parliament Proposed Prorogation Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier formally moved that the House adjourn to Wednesday next. Replying to Sir George Fuller, the…

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Danish Elections Result in Socialist Defeat. Copenhagen

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

There is great Liberal jubiliation at the record poll. The Socialists are losing everywhere. Up till now the Liberals have gained four seats and the Radicals…

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The State Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 2

The State Parliament has been prorogued to May 25th…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Alteration of the Constitution Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 2

The House of Representatives resumed consideration, of the Canteens Bill, which was passed all stages with a new clause providing for the appointment of State…

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West Ward Elections. Three Candidates

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 2

Three candidates have been nominated for the vacancy in West Ward of the Municipality, caused by.the retirement of Ald. A. J. Whitelock. The candidates…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives. Mr. Ryan and the Profiteers Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Ryan gave notice of motion that, when the Judicial Bill was submitted, he would move for the substitution of a motion for…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 2

In the Senate Senator Millen traversed Mr. Kelly's statement re the Defence Department having side-tracked General Bridges, who ,he said, went to Darwin…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 3

The Senate passed the Alien Registration Bill through committee, and adjourned till next day. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES…

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Petticoats in Parliament Lady Astor Neatly Bowled. Divorcee Who Opposed Decree for Desertion. (United Service Special Cable). LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 2

Members of the House of Commons loudly cheered Lady Astor as she entered the House to-day and there was some boohooing later on when Sir Horatio…

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West Ward Election

The Independent · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 2

IT is essential that men entering public life should have the capacity to fill the position they, aspire to, and that they have some standing in the community they would…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 3

In the House of Representatives today, Mr. W. C. Hill proceeded to discuss the position of the wheat pools. He said that he considered the administration…

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The League of Nations. President Wilson Enters Election Campaign. VANCOUVER

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 2

President Wilson hurled the League of Nations into the election campaign, when he called upon the Democrats to endorse the Versailles…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Groom stated that he hoped to announce this week arrangements for the appointment of Deputy President of the…

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