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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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QUEENSLAND. The Northern State from Week to Week. the Week in Parliament

Daily Observer · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 3

The Opposition may be small in numbers, but it is vigorous in attack, and frequently puts the Government in some nasty quandaries. Last week, for…

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Federal Parliament. Profit on Cornsack Sales. Paid Into Wheat Pool. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Foster drew attention to Senator Pratten's statement respecting the alleged shortage of 24,000,000 bushels of wheat,…

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State Parliament. Wheat and Sile Contracts. Grahame Attacks Beeby. Angry Recriminations. Question of Minister's "Removal." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

In the legislative Assembly, replying to Mr. F. Burke, the Minister for Works said he was informed that payment was made to employees who lost time…

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Country Traders. Election of Officers

Daily Observer · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the New South Wales Country Traders' Association, held in Sydney, the following of ace-bearers were elected:—President,…

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Federal Parliament. Immigration Bill. Passes Second Reading. Mr. Considine a Sinn Feiner. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 August 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Yates, reverting to his troubles on the Somali, embroiled himself with Mr. Chanter, and was repeatedly…

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How to Vote at Next Elections. No Plumping

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 August 1919 · page 1

A copy of the voting regulations under the proportional representation system was laid on the table of the" Legislative Assembly…

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The N.W. Wales Parliament As Sir Henry Parkes Saw It. Still the Same Old Men-agerie

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 August 1919 · page 4

Early in 1876, at a complimentary picnic given to the Mayor of Ashfield Sir Henry Parkes (then plain Mister) was called upon to respond to the…

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Hungarian Elections. To be Held September 20. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 25 August 1919 · page 1

Reuter's Budapest correspondent wired on August 23. The Cabinet discussed the Electoral Bill. Its basis is universal suffrage, including votes for…

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Ukraine Communes. Reds Defeated in Elections. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 25 August 1919 · page 2

The Ukrainian Bureau states in the ejections for the Communal Councils the Ukrainian Bolsheviks were crushingly defeated, despite terroristic measures…

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Preparing for the State Elections. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 August 1919 · page 2

The State Parliamentary Labor Party is displaying considerable activity in view of the possibility of an appeal to the electors before the end…

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Tamworth News. New Federal Polling Place

Daily Observer · Tuesday 26 August 1919 · page 3

The Chief Electoral Officer notifies that it is proposed to appoint Loomberah, Tamworth, as a polling place within the Federal Division of New England…

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State Parliament. Charges Against Government. Rumored Dissensions. Members as Paid Land Agents. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 August 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly today, Mr. Buckley asked the Premier if his attention had been drawn to a leader in today's issue of the Sydney…

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Federal Parliament. No Stock Taking of Wheat "Profiteers" as Frohibited Immigrants. Melbourne

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Tudor, on behalf of the wharf Laborers' Union, denied the truth of the ."Age" newspaper's statements about the union…

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State Parliament. The Housing Scheme. Extension to Country. Inquiries as tu Present Shortage. Local Government Bill. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, replying to Mr.Ryan, the Minister for Justice said that all building materials required by the Government…

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State Parliament Export of Rabbit Skins. Land Resamptions. Another Commission Called For. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Air. Morton asked the Premier if his attention had been drawn to the report of the deputation of hat manufactures to the…

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Federal Parliament, Immigration Bill Passed Prohibition of Aliens Mr. Considine Suspended for a Month MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives,' Mr. Groom told Mr. Fleming that the Government was considering the question of procuring or guaranteeing the parity…

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Resolutions of Regret. Passed by Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 30 August 1919 · page 2

At the sittings of the Federal Parliament today resolutions or sympathy and regret upon the death or General Botha were passed by the Senate and…

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Federal Parliament. Customs Bill Discussed. Commercial Activities Bill. Passes All Stages. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 30 August 1919 · page 2

The House of Representatives spent he morning in hearing personal explanations. The Speaker told Mr. Brennan and…

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British By-Election. Result Uncertain. Pacifists and Russian Problems. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 1 September 1919 · page 2

The by election at Widnes is being fought with much bitterness. It has aroused extraordinary interest all over the country largely owing…

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General Cable News. U.S.A. PRESIDENCY. Bryan Again a Candidate. VANCOUVER

Daily Observer · Monday 1 September 1919 · page 1

It is reported from Washington that Mr. W. J. Bryan is once more a candidate' for the Presidency of the United States, according to statements…

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