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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Labor Split Cabinet and Conference Meeting of Parliament Official Statement Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 5

An official statement on the situation, signed by Mr. Lambert (president), and Mr. Carey (secretary) has already been presented to the Labor…

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Guarding the Houses of Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 6

Police launch patrolling the Thames in front of the British Houses of Parliament. This precaution is being taken in view of a possible attack by Sinn Fein agents…

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The Irish Rebels. Attack on Kingstown. the Ulster Parliament. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

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

There was considerable firing at Kings town, Dublin, late on Sunday night, due to a simultaneous attack on the military guards at three points…

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India's Parliament. the Prorogation. Retiring Viceroy's Speech. (Australian Cable Association.) DELHI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 5

Lord Cheimsford, the retiring Viceroy, yesterday prorogued the Legislature, the ceremony being performed in full State. All the officials wore full dress and…

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Unions' Council Navigation Act Hospital Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 8

At the Newcastle Industrial Council meeting last night it was decided to request the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, to put into force certain…

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Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, March 24. PARLIAMENT

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 3

The short session of Parliament, which has just ended, has been both strenuous and remarkable. A great deal of business was done in a very short time. The…

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British Coal Strike. Parliament Summoned. the Crisis Grave. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

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

A Royal proclamation has been issued, summoning Parliament to meet on Monday. It is stated that undisclosed factors have caused the Government to take a…

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"One Man One Job" Ald. Lamberts Election Will He Retain Presidency? SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 5

Alderman Lambert's election to the A.L.P. presidency again was a great surprise to Labor delegates at the conference for all that may be said to the…

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Irish Elections Intense Bitterness Sinn Fein Against Devlin LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

"The Times" correspondent at Belfast states that the arrival of Sir James Craig (Potential Premier of North Ireland) on April 5 will…

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The Federal Parliament. Labour's Censure Vote. Dr. Page Leads the Country Party. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 7

At the Federal Parliament House to-day the three Federal parties held their pre-sessional meetings. The Labour Party sat for an hour only. At the conclusion…

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A Born Fighter Dr. Page's Election New Leader's Interests

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 7

Dr. Earle Page, member for Cowper (N.S.W.),was elected leader of the Country Party in the House of Representative yesterday, in…

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The Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

The preliminary matter to engage the attention of the Federal Parliament is apparently a motion of censure to be brought forward by the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

When the Senate met to-day Senator Thomas (N.S.W.) gave notice that next year the sittings of Parliament should be held at Canberra…

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Statement in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons last evening after the resolution sanctioning regulations for dealing with the strike had been agreed to, Mr. Lloyd George said that…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, introduced the Air Defence Bill, which was read a first time…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Air Force. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 7

In the Senate to-day Senator Millen, the Minister for Repatriation, told Senator Gardiner (N.S.W.) that the appointment of the High Commissioner expires…

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Ulster Parliament Royal Opening Irish Outrages Continue LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

The announcement in made from Belfast that the King will open the Ulster Parliament in person. The Queen will accompany him…

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Four Parties South Australian Elections ADELAIDE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

The State elections arc taking place in South Australia to-day. Although e interest has not been marked, there are good indications of a Late…

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 4

The State Government now finds itself self in the somewhat anomalous position of resisting the demands of the Nationalist Opposition and the Labour…

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The Irish Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 5

Mr. John Devlin, M.P., and Mr. de Valera, President of the so-called Irish Republic, have ratified an agreement between the Republicans and Nationalists…

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