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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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British Elections 370 CANDIDATES Seven Women Nominated LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 1

Three hundred and seventy candidate dates including seven women have already been definitely found for the next general election and others are…

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Victorian Elections. the Premier's Appeal. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 5

Mr. Lawson, the State Premier, speaking at Castlemaine to-night, said that as a result of the momentary combination of two sectional interests, with mutually…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 7

The second session of the 22nd Parliament of Queensland was opened by the State Governor to-day, with the formal ceremony of pre-war days…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 7

In the Senate to-day, Senator Russell, in reply to Senator Pratten (N.S.W.), said piano imports for the five years ending in 1910 were:—From…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Russell, in reply to Senator Duncan (N.S.W.) said that the decision of the High Court respecting interstate trade under the…

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Victorian Elections. Labour's Policy. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 5

Mr. Prendergast, the leader of the State Labour Party, and the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, speaking at North Melbourne, to-night, said the Lawson…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Millen, in reply to Senator Duncan (N.S.W.) said that legislation to Indemnitfy members of the Wool Pool against any action that…

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Peter Larkin Possible Candidate W. Sydney Election

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 5

That Mr. Peter Larkin, brother of Jim Larkin, of Dublin strike fame, is likely to be nominated by the extreme militant wing of…

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Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 12

Parliament will meet on the 22nd of next month, and the session is likely to be one of the most important in the history of the country. Mr. Massey will not…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 August 1921 · page 5

The Senate spent all night discussing the motion by Senator Payne to reduce the duties on woollen articles or those containing wool, to 25, 30, and 35 per…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 August 1921 · page 7

Senator Thomas (N.S.W.) asked if it were correct, as stated, that the Government was giving £1000 to the unemployed at Port Pirie, and if the same…

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Sinn Fein Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 1

Members elected to the Sinn Fein Parliament or the "Dail Eirann." (1) P. Shanahan. (2) S. Etchingham. (3) R. Barton, (4) P. Galligan, (5) P. Boasley. (6) J. McDonald. (7) J. McEntos. (8) P. Ward, (9) A. McCabe. (10) D. Fitzgerald. (11) J. Sweeney. (12) Dr. Hayes, (13) C. Collins. (14) P. O'Maillie, (15) J. O'Mara, (16) B. O'Higgins. (17) J. Burke, (18) K. O'Higgins. (19) P. Moloney. (20) T. McSwinoy, (21) D. Mulcahy, (22) J. O'Doherty, (23) J. O'Mahoney. (24) J. Oslan. (25) J. McGuinness, (26) P. O'Keefic. (27) M. Staines. (28) J. McGrath. (29) Dr. B. Cusack. (30) L. de Roiste, (31) W. Colivet…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Millen, in reply to Senator Fairbairn (Vic), stated that the hydroplane recently purchased in England would be paid for out of the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Elliott (N.S.W.), by leave, stated that he had regarded General Brand's letter to him as official. He at no time contemplated the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 6

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, said the had refrained on the previous day from answering Senator Elliott until he could…

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Canadian Elections Not Till Next Year VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 August 1921 · page 6

At Ottawa it is not believed that a general election, will occur before next year in Canada. The Cabinet has been carefully…

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Randwick Gallops Spring Candidates Interesting Trials SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 5

Prominent candidates for the important Spring races are fast getting into shape, and every day now morning gallops will become more…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 August 1921 · page 7

In the Senate to-day Senator Millen informed Senator Keating (Tas.) that it was correct that Mr. M. L. Shepherd had been appointed by Mr. Hughes to…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Irish Question. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1921 · page 5

When the Senate met this morning Senator Lynch (W.A.) moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the necessity of having the Irish difficulty settled…

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West Sydney Four Candidates Mr. McCrystal's Late Rush SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 August 1921 · page 5

Nominations of candidates for the West Sydney scat closed at noon to-day. The following names were announced…

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