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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. M'Tiernan, the Attorney-General, and Dr. Arthur presented petitions from electors of Western…

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American Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 5

It is reported from New York that the Republican confidence of victory grows. The Democrats did not show any great enthusiasm, although their morale is…

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U.S. Presidency Democratic Ticket Harding's Election Assured VANCOUVER, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 1

The leading New York papers are announcing the election of Senator Harding,, the Democratic candidate, for the Presidency, and…

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Tino's Chances Elections in Greece Venizelos's Clever Move LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent at Athens states that the main issue for the forthcoming Greek elections will be Venizelos versus Constantine…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 5

In the Legislative Council this afternoon the Conveyancing Amendment Bill and Elder's Trustee and Executor Company, Limited, Bill were, read a third…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Pilfering on Wharves. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 5

In the Senate to-day Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, gave notice of is intention to introduce a bill relating to air navigation…

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"End of the Road" Question in Parliament SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 4

Before the legislative Assembly adjourned early this morning, Mr. Oakes appealed to the Chief Secretary to place an age limit on persons…

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Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 5

Returns of the English municipal elections show that out of 747 candidates only 199 wore elected, being a striking reversal of the results of the 1919 elections,…

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American Elections. Republicans Win. Harding Gains Plurality. Large Women's Vote. (Australian Cable Association.) New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 5

The American elections took place yesterday, and the result indicates that Senator G. Harding, the Republican candidate for the Presidency, will eventually be…

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Later News. Harding's Election Certain

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 5

Estimates coming in from various capitals indicate that Indiana is Republican by 85,000 plurality. Pennsylvania by 750,400, Illinois by 30,000, and Ohio by 200,000…

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Congress to Meet Harding's Programme Other Elections Delayed VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 5

A message from Washington states that it is believed that a special session at Congress will be called early in Harding's administration to declare…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

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

Senator Russell, the Vice-President, informed Senator Benny (S.A.) that it had been determined to control the supplies of German literature coming to…

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Slum Areas Parliament Inqury Newcastle and Sydney SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 1

In the Assembly .last night, on the motion of Mr. Gosling Select Committee was appointed to inquirs into and report upon the health and…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Harbour Dues Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 4

In the Legislative Council this afternoon Mr. W. T. Dick gave notice of his intention to move for leave to bring in a bill to enable the trustees of the East…

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American Elections. Harding's Great Victory. Cox Congratulates Him. (Australian Cable Association.) New York

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

As the country returns continue to come in, Senator Harding's plurality piles up. The Republicans themselves are surprised at the victory, which, Like a tidal…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Air Navigation. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 7

In the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, moved the second reading of the Air Navigation Bill. At present, he said, practically no law…

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American Elections. Harding's Majority. the Republican Sweep. (Australian Cable Association.) New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 November 1920 · page 5

The '"New York Herald" states that complete unofficial returns shows that Senator's Harding's plurality totalled 6,800,000. Thirty-seven States went…

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The American Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 5

It is reported from Washington that Mr. Feiss, the chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee, said that the enormous Republican plurality was largely…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 November 1920 · page 4

A petition signed by executive officers of the Graziers' Association, Stockowners' Association, Farmers and Settlers' Association, Sheepbreeders' Association, and…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Attack on Britain. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 November 1920 · page 4

When the House of Representatives met to-day, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, drew attention to the reported utterances of Mr. Mahon (W.A.) at a meeting at…

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