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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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African Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 5

It is reported from Capetown that the position of parties, as the result of the elections, is now: Unionists, 21: Labour, 21; South Africa party, 32; Nationalists,…

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The Last Week Busy Candidates Voting Next

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 3

The election campaign has entered upon its last weeks, voting will take place next saturday. Many electors are finding in a matter of extreme…

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The Elections Campaign Notes Some of the Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 3

Though rain interfered with open-air meeting last night the candidates of the different parties fulfilled their engagements. Crowds were small,…

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State Elections. Labour Rally. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 5

A rally was held in the Sydney Town Hall to-night under the auspices of the Australian Labour Party. Mr. F. G. Tudor, the leader of the…

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Vote for a Free Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 4

The election struggle as the hour grows late resolves itself more and moro into a struggle for first preferences between the various parties engaged in it. Of course, the patties are entitled, with all the eloquence and logic…

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African Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 5

It is reported from Capetown that the final returns of the South African elections are now available. The position of the parties is as follows:—Nationalists 43,…

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The German Crisis. Abrupt Ending. Elections to Be Held. Dr. Kapp Abandoned. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 5

The Berlin correspondent of the Central News Agency states that the crisis has ended abruptly. Herr Ebert remains in power until the elections, but will…

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State Elections. Newcastle Electorate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 5

All the candidates for Newcastle were engaged in different parts of the electorate last night. In the outlying centres the meetings were commenced at seven…

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World's Labour Parliament a New Chapter

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 3

The first International Labour Conference held under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles has concluded, and the delegates of 40 nations have gone…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Millen, the Minister for Repatriation, informed Senator de Largle (W.A.) that the Government was considering the question of…

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State Elections. National Policy. the Premier's Appeal. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 5

Mr. Holman, the State Premier, issued the following appeal to the electors to-night:— During the strenuous weeks of my…

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Maitland Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 5

Mr. J. H. F. Waller, speaking for Mr. W. Bennett, clashed with a candidate at Gosford a few evening ago for the possession of the same hotel…

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The Bubble Revolution Ebert Still in Power Elections in Two Months LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 1

The German crisis has ended, Dr. Kapp retiring and Herr Ebert remaining in power pending fresh elections…

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The Elections Visit of Ministers Campaign Notes

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 1

The events of to-night will be the visit of Messrs. Oakes (Minister for Housing) and Mr. Bruntnell (Minister for Health), to support the National…

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"Nobody Elected" Amusing Election Incident

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 5

Early in the campaign one of the Newcastle candidates addressed a meeting of his supporters, and attempted to elucidate the riddle of…

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MR. M. J. DILLON, J.P., A Genuine Australian-born Democrat, and the only Dinkum Independent Candidate. To the Electors of Newcastle.—

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

As a duly qualified elector, I have the right, and I have acted upon that right, entirely upon my own initiative, to offer myself for election to…

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Where to Vote Newcastle Polling Booths

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 5

The polling places for the Newcastle Electorate are:— Aberdare (Public School). Abermain (Public School). Abernethy (Public…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

In the Senate to-day the Supply Bill was passed through its remaining stages. On the motion for adjournment, Senator Lynch (W.A.) said that the…

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The State Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

The electors of New South Wales will to-morrow be called upon to carry out their duty of electing a Parliament to control the affairs of the…

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German Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 5

The elections in Germany have been fixed for April 14. Prior to the announcement of the settlement of the revolt, it was reported…

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