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Politics & elections, 1920

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Music Examinations. Successful Candidates at Berrigan

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1920 · page 5

At the theoretical examination held by the Sydney College of Music on 2nd October fifteen pupils from St. Columba’s Convent at Berrigan…

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Talk of Another Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 30

There is a good deal of speculation in political circles about the possibility of an early State election. The speculation is a trifle belated, for the question has…

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The Victorian Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 28

Yesterday, throughout Victoria, the general elections were held. The Parliamentary campaign has been on the quiet side, the people's attention being…

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Victorian Elections

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 1

The result of the Victorian General elections show 32 Nationalist, 20 Caucus, 12 Farmer's Union, and one Independent. The strength of the…

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Latest Cables. American Election Incident. Negroes and Whites in Conflict. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 2

A race war has broken out in Florida. When a negro attempted to cast a ballot the officials refused him, owing to a technicality, whereupon a…

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Mr. Mahon, M.H.R. and a Sunday Speech. Motion in Parliament. Expulsion Carried. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 5

Mr. Mahon, M.H.R. for Kalgoorlie, addressed an Irish demonstration at Richmond, Victoria, on Sunday, in which he was reported to have…

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U.S.A. Elections Why Republicans Won. New York, Nov. 7

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 4

Washington reports that Representative Falss, Chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee states that the enormons Republican…

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Mr. Hugh Mahon's Thoughtless Speech. Causes His Expulsion From Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 32

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes read a letter from Mr. Mahon, saying he was unable, through an accident, to be present. He denied that his…

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Proposed Woollen Mills. Mr. R. Cook (Indi) Voices His Views in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 3

In connection with the debate in the Federal Parliament on a motion for the extension of the Geelong Woollen Mills, Mr. Robert Cook, M.H.R., in…

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Greek Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 22

The Greek general elections have resulted in a triumph for the Opposition, which is in favour of the return to the throne of ex-King Constantine. A…

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The Greek Elections. The Outcome Still Obscure. Venezelos' Cabinet Resigns

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 2

The news coining from Athens is at present most conflicting. It is obvious that the situation is still complicated…

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The Elections in Greece. Venezelos' Defeat Inevitable. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 1

According to "The Times" correspondent, Venezelos' defeat is now regarded as inevitable in the elections proceeding in Greece…

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The Greek Elections. Venezelos' Flight

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 November 1920 · page 2

It appears that M. Venezelos only just eluded the clutches of his enemies when he left Greece…

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Latest Cables. Tie Unrest is Ireland. Debates in Parliament. Mr. Asquith and the Irish Secretary. Bomb Explosion in Cork. The Arrests in Dublin. Newspaper Office Raided. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 2

Sir H. Greenwood replying to a question in the House of Commons, regarding the shooting at the [?]roke football grounds, deplored that…

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Protecting Parliament House. Wool Destroyed at Liverpool

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 2

A Sinn Feiner, who refused to give his address or name, was arrested at Liverpool, and charged with murder. He was remanded…

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Murray Waters Agreement. Ratified by Federal Parliament

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 4

The House of Representatives gave its consent on Thursday last to the River Murray Waters Bill, which embodies the agreement recently…

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Election of Mayors and Presidents

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 28
Also in The Corowa Free Press

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Mutch) states that this year the election of mayors of municipalities and presidents of shires will take place in the…

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Kalgoorlie Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 28

Owing to the withdrawal of ex-Senator Needham from the ballot for the selection of a Labour candidate for the Kalgoorlie seat. Mr. Hugh Mahon received an…

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The Indian Elections. a Light Poll

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 December 1920 · page 3

Reuter's Delhi correspondent says that the elections for the new Councils are not complete. They show poor voting. Many prominent…

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