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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Louth By-Election. Government Candidate Defeated. London

Daily Observer · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 2

The bye-election at Louth, where activities were interrupted by the flood disaster on May 30 resulted: Wintringham (Independent Liberal) 9859…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 2

The Federal Parliament will meet on Thursday, July 1…

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Federal Election Near. Wa[?]t-Hughes' Split May Bring It. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 2

There is a strong feeling in the Labor ranks that there will be another Federal election within a few months. Mr. Carey, the General Secretary of…

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German Elections. a Triumph for the Extremists. BERLIN

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 2

The German elections progress returns indicate the defeat of the Democrats and triumph of the extremists…

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Grand Nationals. Candidates' Order of Preference. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 1

With the publication of the first forfeits for the Grand National Hurdle and Steeple, drastic alterations have been made in the betting market…

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A Municipal Election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1920 · page 2

Sir Neville Howse, V.C., has been elected an alderman of the Orange Municipal Council, defeating the Labor candidate by 43 votes…

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Opening Parliament

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1920 · page 2

The State Government is making representations with a view to having the State Parliament opened next month by the Prince of Wales. Falling…

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Grand Nationals Candidates' Order of Preference. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 July 1920 · page 2

Bright Plume is a short priced favorite for the Grand National Hurdle, with Leddington and Oopina three points away After another three points come Mabu,…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Watt's Resignation. Melbourne

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 July 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Prowse, amid laughter and cheers, gave notice of his intention to introduce a Bill to amend the Salary Grab Act…

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Hughes-watt Breach. Statement in Parliament Correspondence to be Tabled. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 July 1920 · page 2

During question time in the House of Representative to-day, the Prime Minis­ter, Mr. Hughes, made the following announcement:—…

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QUEENSLAND. The Northern State from Week to Week. Possibilities of an Early Election

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 July 1920 · page 1

There is much talk in Brisbane about the possibilities of an early election. In a paragraph in this colum last week it was pointed out that a State election cannot be held…

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Federal Parliament. Australian Wool Sales. Commonwealth Loan MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 July 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Higgs that the Commonwealth Government had claimed that Australian wool should not be sold…

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Federal Parliament. Motion of Censure. Cost of Living. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Tudor gave notice of a motion of censure on the ground of general incapacity and failure to deal with the high cost of…

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Federal Parliament. Coal Industry Troubles. Appointment of Tribunals. Wrangle Over Navigation Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 July 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives when the House meet Mr. Lamond moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the coal industry troubles…

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Ballarat Election. Mr. McGrath's Big Lead. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Monday 12 July 1920 · page 2

The figures so far for the Ballarat by-election are:— McGrath (Lab.).. .. .. 13,237 Kerby (N.).. .. .. 10,315…

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Another Lady Candidate. London

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 July 1920 · page 2

Mrs. Philip Snowdon is contesting the Leicester scat in the Commons…

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Election of New Show Committee

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 1

All members of the Tamworth P and A. Association are reminded that the ballot papers for election of committee for the ensuing year must he in the hands…

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Federal Parliament. Censure Debate Opened. Father Jerger's Case. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 2

In the House, of Representatives two months' leave of absence was given Messrs. Watt, Anstey and Page Mr. Hushes told Mr. Parker Maloney…

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Federal Parliament. Censure Debate Continued. Mr. Brennan Again. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

In the house of Representatives, Mr. Mahoney resumed the debate on Mr. Tudor's censure motion. He denied that Mr. Hughes had ever helped the Labor…

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Federal Parliament. Censure Motion Defeated. War Precautions Act. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 2

In the House of representatives the censure motion debate was continued by Mr. Stewart (Country Party), who said he would vote for thee motion, but not on…

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