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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Soldiers in Politics. State Elections. Campaign to be Launched

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 1

The Sailors and Soldiers' National Federation is launching a vigorous campaign in connection with the forthcoming State elections…

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Sculling Championship. State Elections. VANCOUVER, Tuesday. Progressives Going Alone. Split-Vote Bogey. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

A Toronto message says that the sculling championship between Felton and Durnan will be rowed in Toronto Bay if Felton beats Barry. Mr. Williams, Farmers' campaign director, replying to the Premier's statement, explained that the tentative arrangements were entered into between…

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The Elections. First Word From Mr. RYAN. Reply to Mr. Higgs. Causes of the Labor Debacle

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. T. J. Ryan, M.H.R., was interviewed on Monday at Brisbane, in reference to the election results and the issues associated therewith…

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Mr. Holman Will Stay. Expects Colleagues to Stand By Him. Election Struggle. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

In regard to the Agent-Generalship, Mr. Holman strongly urged his colleagues that a locum tenens should be appointed and the permanent appointment…

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The Senate Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 5

The final distribution of preference votes in connection with the Senate elections for New South Wales was completed on Tuesday, and resulted in…

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Commonwealth Elections, 101,000 Informal Votes. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

The Commonwealth Electoral. Officer states that for the House of Representatives seats in New South Wales at the recent Federal elections…

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Hamol Shire Elections. to the Electors of "A" Riding

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 6

As you are award, election of Councillors for the Shire of Namol is to take place at the end of the present month, when you will be called upon to…

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Hamol Shire Elections. Riding "A."

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

To the Electors I beg to inform you that I am a candidate for election as a Councillor for Riding "A" of the above Shire and…

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Premier's Electorate. Cootamundra Will Be Difficult. Federal Election Figures. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The nomination of Mr. J. Filzpatrick, of Tilboroo, Illabo, in addition to Messrs. Tierney and Mayne, as Progressive candidates for Cootamundra electorate has…

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Queensland. Uproar in Parliament. Lahor Lieutenant-Governor. "Appointment an Insult."

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 1

For the first time in several years, a member of the legislative Assembly was suspended under Standing Order 122 for disobedience to the Chairman, for, in…

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Northern Tablelands Candidates. Progressive Nominations

Daily Observer · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 1

At a meeting of the Electoral District Council of the Progressive Party, held at Glen Innes, the following nominations were received as candidates to contest…

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Municipality of Narrabri. Triennial Municipal Election

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1919 and Ordinances thereunder, that an Election will be…

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Namoi Shire Election. (To the Editor.)

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir,—I wish to make it known to the [?]vers of A Riding that the matter of Shire severance having had full public inquiry, it is now fully…

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Namoi Shire. Triennial Elections, [?]20

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

1. Charles Henry Wood, Returning Officer for the Triennial Elections of the Shire of Namoi, to be held on Saturday, the 31st day of January, 1920…

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Namoi Shire. Triennial Elections. Disqualification to Vote

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

It is hereby notified for public information that Section 55 of the Local Government Act, 1919, disqualifies from voting any person who:—…

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Late Telegrams. Friendly Election Contest. Brisbane Candidates Exchange Compliments. Uproar Occurs Later. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

At the declaration of the Brisbane poll Colonel Cameron thanked Mr. Finlayson for the fair way in which he had conducted the election. Mr. Finlayson…

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Goonoo Road. F. and S. Progressive Candidate

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 1

The annual meeting af the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Tuesday night, January 6, when there was a large…

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American Presidency. McAdoo Probably Democratic Candidate. VANCOUVER

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 1

The meeting of the Democratic National Committee has fixed June 28 next as the date of the Democratic Convention at San Francisco…

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New Soldier Members. in Federal Parliament. Five Generals Elected

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 1

Before the Federal elections took place there were only two soldier Senators Lieut.Col. J. V. O'LOCHLIN, V.D…

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State Elections. Hard Fight Likely in Wammerawa. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

The election campaign has opened in the Wammerawa electorate. While the Bathurst Farmers and Settlers are organising strongly for the forthcoming…

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