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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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The Tasmanian Elections

Daily Observer · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 4

In spite of tremendous handicaps Labor has strengthened its position in Tasmania. The little island has been associated with all the washings of…

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The Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 June 1919 · page 2

It has been decided that the Federal Parliament shall meet on June 25th. A movement is to be made by the N. S. Wales members to have the seat…

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Paddington By-election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1919 · page 2

It is considered improbable that the Government will contest the Paddington by-election caused through the death of Mr. L. J. O'Hara. It is also…

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The Federal Parliament

Daily Observer · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 3

Several members of the Federal Parliament, including some southern members, have been in Brisbane during the past couple of weeks, and, according to…

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Paddington Election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 2

The name of Mr. J. E. Birt, an old Labor campaigner is mentioned as the probable nominee, as he was recently defeated by only seven votes. It…

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Federal Parliament. Lengthy Business Paper. Another War Loan. Ship Building Programme. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 June 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, after Mr. Gibson, newly-elected member for Corangamite, was sworn in, amid cries of "The leader of the new party."…

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Federal Parliament. Postal Congestion Importations of Sheep Dips MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Watt told Mr. Finlayson that he knew nothing of the negotiations with the Imperial Government about a…

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Federal Parliament. Big Sales of Wheat. Censure Votes Defeated. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 June 1919 · page 2

In the HOuse of Representatives today, Mr. Watt told Mr. Palmer that the Government had sold to the British Government wheat to the value of…

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State Parliament

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 July 1919 · page 2

The postponement of Parliament is inevitable, owing to several of the Ministers being down with influenza, and the Departments generally being in a…

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Elections Ahead

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 July 1919 · page 2

Mr. Holman and Mr. Fitzpatrick (State Treasurer), left for Melbourne on Sunday to attend a preliminary conference of representatives of the…

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Election by Lot

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 July 1919 · page 4

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, if two or more candidates for any local office, such as Guardian or District Councillor, should…

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Paddington By-election. Polling Day, July 19. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 2 July 1919 · page 2

The writ for the Paddington by-election will be issued on Saturday. The polling day is fixed for July 19…

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Parliament Again Prorogued. Further Postponement Likely. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 2 July 1919 · page 2

A proclamation has been issued fur­ther proroguing the State Parliament until July 28. It is quite likely there will be another…

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Lloyd-George's Homecoming. Enthusiastic Reception. Historic Scene in Parliament. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 2 July 1919 · page 2

An historic scene occurred in the House of Commons upon the Premier's return from Paris. The House cheered, shouted for several minutes, sang…

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Federal Parliament. Continuance of Produce Pools Bill Introduced. No Political Prisoners. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 3 July 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Palmer complained of Mr. Watt's references to him in connection with the motion respecting Convent…

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Preselection of Candidates. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 July 1919 · page 2

Among the resolutions passed by the convention of National Organisations of Australia was one to retain the system of preselection of…

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Irish-American Delegates. Questions in Parliament. London, June 30

Daily Observer · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 2

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. O'Nelli regarding the Irish-American delegates, Mr. Bonar Law stated that he could add nothing to his add nothing to his…

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Treaty in Parliament. House Has No Power to Amend. LONDON. Wednesday. I

Daily Observer · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 2

The Premier discussed the Peace Treaty at considerable length in the House of Commons on Saturday. The Government invited a debate of…

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Lloyd George's Home-coming. Great Popular Reception. Unprecedented Scenes in Parliament. LONDON, June 30

Daily Observer · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 2

upon the occasion or the prime Minister proceeding to Parliament on his return from Paris a large crowd assembled outside his official residency in…

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Federal Parliament. Want of Confidence Motion. Cheap Loaf Deprecated. High Cost of Living and Profiteering. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, the debate on the want of confidence motion was continued by Mr. Charlton, who adversely criticised the Government for…

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