Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

522 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 27

Ulster's Outlook Premier Happier No Election This Year LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 1

Sir James Craig arrived at Belfast in a happier mood, and conferred with the Lord Mayor and corporation. The police arrested several…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Elections Act "Better or Worse" Newcastle Member's Views

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 3

Speaking in the Assembly on the subject of the Elections Amendment Act, Mr. Arthur Gardiner said:—No one is more convinced than I am…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cessnock Friction Election of President Meeting Next

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 5

A special meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council will be held next Monday to elect the president for the ensuing term…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 3

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon the third reading of the Sydney Corporation Amendment Bill was agreed to and the bill returned to the Assembly…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Aid to Russia, Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, in reply to Mr. Charlton (N.S.W.), said that the Government, after consideration of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

New Terms for Ireland Parties Again Conferring Ulster Rejects Old Scheme Parliament Meets in Belfast London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 1

The Sinn Feiners and the Premier have resumed negotiations, and have discussed a totally new set of proposals. The Ulster parliament was opened at Belfast. The Premier, Sir James Craig, after describing his conversations with Mr. Lloyd…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Four Nominations Parramatta By-Election SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 5

Four nominations were received to-day for the Parramatta vacancy in the House of Representatives, caused by the retirement of Sir Joseph Cook…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mayoral Election Stockton Special Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 8

The Mayor of Stockton for next year has to be appointed during December. The Mayor thought a special meeting should be held on…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Federal Parliament. the Senate. Loan Appropriation. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 5

In the Senate to-day the Loan Approbation [?] was read a second time. In committee Senator Wilson (S.A.) moved that the item of £200,000 for the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Parliament. Legislative Council. Supply Bill Passed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 4

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the Standing Orders were suspended to permit of the passage of a temporary Supply Bill through all its stages…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

All Ireland Parliament. Refused by Ulster. Compromise Offered. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 5

The opening of the Ulster Parliament took place yesterday. Sir James Craig, the Premier, made clear the position of the North of Ireland…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Sydney Elections Busy Canvassers Early "Personatior." SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 5

The City Council elections were held to-day. There were many early voters, and canvassers were especially active. Long before the polling…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Agricultural Seeds Bill and the Land and Valuation Court Bill were read a third time…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 4

In the Senate to-day, Senator Foll (Q.) asked if the Government was aware that many returned soldiers were talking of abandoning their farms, owing to being…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Miners' Secretary Mr. Willis's Re-election

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 5

Mr. A. C. Willis has been re-elected general secretary of the mining department of the Workers' Industrial Union of Australia by a majority of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Lynch cold that the Senate was overlooked when arrangements were made for speakers at the banquet to Sir Joseph Cook…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly in committee this morning gave further consideration to the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections (Amendment) Bill…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

City Council Elections, Alleged Personation. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 6

Several cases of alleged personation in connection with the City Council elections were heard at the Central Police Court to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mayor of Newcastle Election This Month Aspirants For Position

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 5

The election of the Newcastle Mayor for the coming 12 months will take place thin month. It was expected that Alderman Cornish would…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Estimates. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 December 1921 · page 4

The House of Representatives continued its sitting on Saturday morning after the report closed. The estimates were under consideration…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →