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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Rush of Candidates

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

There is no dearth of candidates for the Northern Tablelands seat in The Progressive interest (says Inverell "Argus",). Among the provable starters are…

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To-day's Big Race. Latest Order of Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

The issue of acceptances for Tattersall's Cup did not give business the expected filip, and the market has been comparatively. dull since. There is some…

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Federal Elections. State of Parties. Big Nationalist Majority

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

On present figures there seems little doubt that the new House of Representatives will be composed of 40 Nationalists, 26 Laborites, and eight Farmers,…

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Broken Hill Laborites. Candidates Loyal to Central Executive. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the Broken Hill Executive of the Labor Party, Messrs Wright and Davidson, M.'sL.A., and five other candidates for the Sturt…

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French Senate General Pau a Candidate LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

General Pau is a candidate for the Senate election[?] January 11…

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N.S.W. Elections. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

The counting of the New South Wales votes for the Representatives was concluded yesterday and resulted in the return of Cantor for Riverina…

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Ballarat Election.. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

The examination of the postal votes cast at the Ballarat election has been completed for the fourth time. The final figures are, Kerby 13564, McGrath…

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American Presidency. Another Candidate Announced Washington

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

General Leonard Wood, whom Dakota Republicans have nominated for the Presidency of the United States, has filed a preliminary acceptance. His name goes…

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Federal Elections. Nationalists Win Ballarat and Brisbane. Senate Count Proceeding

Daily Observer · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The exciting contests which have taken place for the Ballarat and Brisbane seats in the House of Representatives have resulted in Nationalist…

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Two Candidates Lose Deposits Mr. McGrath Satisfied. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. McGrath, who was beaten by Mr. Kerby, for Ballarat, by one vote, stated that personally he felt inclined, apart from the merits of any claim for…

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Namoi Shire Elections

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

Apparently the Namol Shire elections are not going to create an exceptional amount of interest, as we understand that in the southern and western…

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Local Government Elections Returned Gailors and Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The general elections in municipalities ans shire are due to be held throughout the State on 31st January, 1920 (except in Blue Mountains shire…

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Federal Elections. State of Parties

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The figures for the House of Representatives are now practically complete, and in the only two doubtful seats, Ballarat and Brisbane (says the…

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State Elections Candidates for Northern Tablelands, TENTERFIELD

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

Though Lieut. Col. Bruxner Hold a large deputation, on Christinas Eve that he would not seek political honors, at the forthcoming State elections, he has…

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Municipal Elections, Will Be Held on January 31. New Conditions Outlined. Women Eligible as Candidates

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. Guy Kable, Town Clerk of the Tamworth Municipal Council, had prepared a report, as Returning Officer, for presentation to the meeting of the…

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Federal Portfolios. Candidates for the Vacancies. Mr. Groom Mew Postmaster-General

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Commenting on the approaching reallotment of Federal portfolios the "S.M. Herald's" Melbourne correspondent 'says:…

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Premier's Views. Senate System Justified. Gardiner Deserved Election. SYDNEY, Tuseday

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Refering to the result of the Senate election, the Premier said that nothing could more strikingly illustrate the absolute falacy of tins argument that had…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Tudor's Disappointment. "Sectarianism Rife." Senate Cannot lie Tolerated. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Tudor, returning thanks for his election at yarra declination of the poll at Yarra, said ho was very disappointed' with the results of the elections…

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Great Future. What a New State Could Do. Another Victoria. Big Work for Northern Parliament. No. 3

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

Of the task of setting up a new State more will be said later. For the present it is sufficient to know that the Federal Constitution…

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Dublin Municipal Elections. Sinn Fein's Bold Bid. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 1

The Sinn Feiners are making determined efforts to capture the first municipal elections in Dublin under proportional voting, and have nominated…

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