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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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State Parliament. Governor Opens. a Comprehensive Programme. State Insurance Office. Wheat Pool and Rural Banks. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened at noon to-day. The Governor's speech set out that proposals would be submitted for the…

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Legislative Assembly. Balmain Election Petition. a New State Day. Primary Producers' Income Tax

Daily Observer · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Estell gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill to amend the Public Works Act, in order to provide for the…

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Local & General News. Parliament Opened

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1920 · page 2

Parliament was opened by the Governor on Tuesday, who delivered has speech to the members of both Houses…

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Federal Parliament. Sir Samuel Griffith's Death. Motion of Regret. Conference on Coal Shortage. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes sympathetically moved a resolution of regret, upon the death of Sir Samuel Griffith and sympathy with his…

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State Parliament. Censure Motion. Sir George Fuller's Charges, Dr. Mannix and the I.W.W. Men. Stormy Debate. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 August 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday evening, Sir George Fuller challenged the Government action. in evening loyalists from Miller's Point. This was an…

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Federal Parliament. "Anti-salary Grab" Petition. Received with Jeers. Progress With Industrial Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 2

in the House of Representatives an "anti-salary grab" petition, signed by 32,437 persons, was received and read after protest and jeers by Mr. Bamford…

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State Parliament. Address-in-reply Debate. Loyalty and Dr. Mannix. Workers to Blame for H.C.L. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this after noon Mr.Wearne intimated that in referring to Mr. Beedy, he was reported to have said that the only motive actuating…

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Queensland Elections. "A Fight to The. Death." No Dictation from Unions. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 1

The Acting-Premier of Queensland says that the forthcoming elections in that State will be a light to the death. [?]le said he objected strongly to any…

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Federal Parliament. Industrial Peace Bill. Passes All Stages. "While Australia" for Pacific.MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Erennan asked for His correspondernce as the capture of Dr. Mann is by the British Navy, He was told togive…

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State Parliament. Beeby's Seat Declared Vacant Speaker's Announcement. No Provision for Bye-Election. Labor's "Half Mandate." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 August 1920 · page 2

In the Mouse of Assembly this after­noon the Speaker, Mr. Levy, said, that Mr. Beeby's resignation was received on August 9 late in the afternoon. He said…

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Latest Cable News Bonar Law's Pledge. No Action Against Russia. Without Parliament's Approval LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Bonar Law, in moving the adjournment of the House of Commons until October 19, said the other part of our policy would only remain if the…

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TAMWORTH P. AND A. SOCIETY. Election of Officers

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 August 1920 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Tamworth P. and A. Association was held on Friday last. The office-bearers for the ensuing year…

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Queensland Parliament. Governor Opens. Failure of London Loan. To Be Made Election Issue. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

The Queensland Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech made biting reference to the delegation which recently…

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Federal Parliament. Taking Over Pacific Islands. Coal Shortage. Butter Agreement Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Sir Joseph Cook's request for leave to introduce a bill to take over the Pacific Islands under agreement was agreed to…

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State Parliament. Sequel to I.W.W. COMMISSION. Premier and Sir George Fuller. Neglected Country. Several New States Wanted. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Leader of the Opposition said that during the debate yesterday the Premier alleged that he, Sir George…

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Late Telegrams. Murray Bye-election. Will the Progressives Run? SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

The Nationalist candidate for the probable Murray bye-election has not yet been selected, but it is expected Mr. Manning the former Nationalist member…

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Federal Parliament. Taking Over Civil Aviation. Butter Agreement Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Sir Joseph Cook, stated that the Government was taking control of civil aviation, and with the State Premiers was introducing…

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State Parliament. Progressive Party's Ideals. "No Outside Domination." Allegation Against A.W.U. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the debate on the Address-in-Roply was continued. Mr. Ley said there was very little…

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Late Telegrams. Murray By-election. Can it he Held Under Existing Law? SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 2

The Chief Secretary interviewed regarding the Murray Electorate endeavored to avoid being drawn out on the subject, because he did not know…

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Murray By-election. Reference to Parliament. Electoral Officer's Report. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Harkness, Chief Electoral Officer, recommended the Cabinet, in regard to the Murray by-election, to delay the writ and validate its action. Later It should…

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