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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Unequalled Uproar in Federal Parliament. Father Jerger's Friends

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 July 1920 · page 4

Unprecedented scenes marked the first ten minutes of proceedings in the House of Representatives last Wednesday…

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Police Union. Matter to be Raised in Parliament. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 2

An A.W.U. organiser stated to-day that as the result of the influence of the Inspector-General, the attempt to form an independent police union was…

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Queensland Loan Failure. May Hasten Elections. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 2

A Brisbane message states that it is believed one effect of Mr. Theodore's failure to raise the £9,000,000 loan in London may be to expedite the general…

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Federal Parliament. Father Jerger. Speaker's Ruling Upheld. A Centralisation Evil. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 2

In the Semite, Squalors Pearce and Foster (Tasmania) were sworn in. Senator Gardiner moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the…

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Queensland Elections. Whirlwind Campaign Predicted

Daily Observer · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 1

The opinion is fast spreading in Queensland that an appeal to the country in almost certain before the end of this year…

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Federal Parliament. Another Stormy Sitting. Mr. Fenton Suspended. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 2

In the Senate yesterday Senator Pearce moved the second reading of the Public Service Amendment Bill, which he explained established a Board of…

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V.A.T.C PROSPECTS. Hurdle and Steeple Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 July 1920 · page 2

Sandule is in the limelight for the Australian Hurdles; but he is still less popular than Bright Plume, Pistolier, or Sir Mnemon. There is little to choose…

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Federal Parliament. Re-arranging the Ministry. Islands Mail Contract. Mr. Ryan Gains a Victory. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes announced that owing to Mr. Watts resignation Sir .Joseph Cook would take the Treasury portfolio. Mr…

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Spring Candidates in Demand. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 2

The West Australian Derby winner Enryptimic has been well supported for the Caulfield Cup. He is now in equal demand with Richmond Main and…

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Federal Parliament. Coal Position Discussed. Industrial Peace Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 2

The Senate passed the Papua Census Bill to the report stage. The second reading of the Public Service Bill and Arbitration Bill were agreed…

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Federal Parliament. Further Waste of Time. Obstructive Amendments. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 2

The Senate passed the Uniawful Assemblies Bill through all stages. Progress was made in committee with the A.bitration for Public Service Bill…

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Upper House Candidates. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 2

Mr. aCrey, secretary of the A.L.P., stated to-day that the statement in the papers that certain men were likely to be appointed to the Upper House was…

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Presidential Candidates' Views. Cox Condemns Separate Peace Proposal (Reuter's Telegram.) WASHINGTON

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 2

Governor Cox, replying to Senator Harding's recent views with regard to the League of Nations, regards as abherrent his idea of a separate peace…

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Next Federal Election. Labor Prepared. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. Carey, secretary of the Australian Labor Party, stated that should an early Federal election take place, Labor was well prepared. For several weeks past…

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Federal Parliament Industrial Peace Bill Considered Urgent. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes told Mr. Tudor that the Industrial Pence Bill could not be postponed until' outside organisations had…

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An I.W.W. Election

Daily Observer · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

The report that so soon ns the State Parliament meets a vote of censure will be moved by the Opposition over the Government's action in releasing ten of…

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Members of Parliament. Not Desired to Accompany the Prince of Wales

Daily Observer · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. P. C. Scully, M.L.A. writes from Parliament House, Sydney: I enclose herewith a copy of communication from the State Organiser for Royal visit, and…

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Federal Parliament Industrial Peace Bill Second Reading Passed. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 7 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes said that in order to relieve the shortage of butter in Sydney butter would have to…

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Big Spring Events. Fancied Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 1

Some business was booked on the Epsom and Metropolitan to-day. Following are the positions of the leading candidates…

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Sinn Fein "Parliament." Voting Money for Foreign Propaganda. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 1

The Sinn Fein Parliament recently decided to ratify the expenditure of £100,000 by Dr. Valera in connection with the election expenses in America, and that…

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