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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Municipal Election at Narrabri West

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 September 1919 · page 2

An extraordinary Municipal election was held at the Narrabri West Council Chambers on Saturday last. The election was rendered necessary by…

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Parliament an D Profiteering

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 3

The public are not greatly interested in any issue but that of profiteering. Both the State and Federal Parliament devoted much of Wednesday to the…

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Federal Elections Woman Candidate Nominated. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 2

Mrs. John Huxham, wife of the Queensland Home Secretary, is the first woman to be nominated as a candidate for a Laor plebiscite in connection with…

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State Parliament. Sympathy with Mrs. Botha Assembly Passes Resolution. Gas Works Disaster. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, replying to Mr. Bruntnell, who asked whether the attention of the Government had been drawn to the recent disaster at the…

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Election Petitions. Petersham Decision Postponed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 2

The petition against the return of Major Shillington in the Petersham election came before the Elections Qualifications Committee to-day. It…

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An Early Election

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 3

The papers ami the politicians are eagerly discussing the chances for an early election. The idea is that the Prime Minister should try to get home…

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Loomberah a Federal Polling Place

Daily Observer · Thursday 4 September 1919 · page 3

Lieut.—Col. P.P. Abbott, M.H.R., notifies that the Acting Commonwealth Electoral officer is recommending to the Chief Electoral Officer, that Loomberah…

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Sheep Dip. Disclosures in Parliament

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 September 1919 · page 6

Speaking in the House of Representatives on 26th June last, the Minister of Customs stated that for some time Mr. R. H. Harrowell, the…

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State Parliament Wheat Pool Investigation Petition From Mr. J. M. Taylor SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 4 September 1919 · page 2

On the motion of Mr. Cocks, the Legislative Assembly, agreed to receive a petition that Mr. J. M. Taylor, member of the Public Service. Board, be heard by…

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Federal Politics. May De an Election Before Christmas. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 September 1919 · page 2

There is a general feeling in Federal political circles that an appeal tot he country will be made shortly before Christmas. The principal…

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State Parliament. Preference to Soldiers. Bill Read a First Time. Town Planning Bill. Petersham Election Petition. SYDNEY, 'Thursday

Daily Observer · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

It was announced in the Legislative Assembly to-night that the petition against the return, of Major Shillington, for Petersham had been dismissed…

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Big Spring Events. New Candidates Supported. SYDNEY, Thursday."

Daily Observer · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 1

Amberdown has been well supported for the Epsom Handicap, also Biplane, who is now almost on terms with Shaded Light. Greenstead has also receiyed support…

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Producers' Party. to Contest Next Elections. Farmers Repudiate Mr. Holman. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

A resolution was passed at a meeting of the Graziers' Association, the Farmers and Settler's Association, the Returnod Soldiers, and the Primary…

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Petersham Election. Captain Wilson's Petition. Dismissed by Committee. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

The petition in respect to the rejection of Captain Wilson's nomination for Petersham came before the Elections and Qualifications Committee to-day…

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State Parliament. Repatriation Work. Proposed Loan from Commonwealth. Proportional Representation. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Cocks gave notice of motion that Mr. A. J. Watt, a barrister-at-law, be permitted to be heard at the bar of the House…

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Federal Election on December 6. Opinion of Some Nationalists. Mr. Hughes Preparing Programme. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 8 September 1919 · page 2

Lending men in the National Party predict a general election for the Federal Parliament about December 6. Mr. Hughes is expected to lead the party…

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Mr. Tudor Beats O.B.U. Candidate. Melbourne

Daily Observer · Monday 8 September 1919 · page 2

In the voting taken yesterday to select a Labor candidate for the Yarra seat in the Federal Parliament, Mr. Tudor won easily from Messrs. H. J…

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The Federal Elections

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1919 · page 2

A general election for the Federal Parliament is predicted about December 6th. Mr. Hughes is expected to lead the party with a new title, and…

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Will State Elections Follow? Members not Enthusiastic. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 September 1919 · page 2

The news from Melbourne with raw once to a possible Federal appearance December caused a considerable stir State political circles…

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Earlv Federal Elections. Hughes Wants Constitution Amended

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 September 1919 · page 2

A Melbourne message says it may be accepted as highly probable that in the event of a decision to go before the electors at an early date…

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