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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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New State Convention. to Be Held Next February. Basis of Election. Leagues Can Send Up Five Delegates

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 September 1920 · page 6

The New State issue is to be brought to a head next February, when the first Northern Convention will be held. Armidale was selected as being the…

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State Parliament. Farmers' Hardships. Break of Gauge Question. Moore Street Extension. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Bailey asked the Minister for Agriculture if he was aware that a number of financial institutions were pressing mortgagees now that the…

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Federal Parliament. Budget Speech. a Surplus in Hand. Fresh Taxation Outlined Increased Postage and Telegraph Rates. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Sir Granville Ryrie told Dr. Earle Page that alluminium entered into the composition of aminol, which was used as a fitting…

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Spring Carnival. Candidates' Order of Preference. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 1

The market on the Epsom and Metropolitan underwent very little change to-day. Chrysolaus held firmly his position as favorite, and Remmon attracted…

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Federal Parliament. Government's Defence Policy. Important Statement. Senator Millen to Go to Geneva. MELBOURNE Friday. Night

Daily Observer · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 2

In the Senate Senator Pearce, giving details of the milltary policy stated that the Government was endeavoring to secure continu[?]ty of policy…

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Epsom and Metrop. Prospects of Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 20 September 1920 · page 1

The racing yesterday resulted in a change in the market for the Epsom and Metropolitan. A number or prominent candidates did…

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French Presidency. Candidates' Chances. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 20 September 1920 · page 2

The newspapers of Paris suggest that there will be 22 candidates for the Presidency, but nobody has yet openly consented. The belting quotations are…

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Namoi Electoral District. Lynfield Polling Place

Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 1

The State Electoral Office has written to Mr. Wearne, M.L.A., as follows:— Referring to previous correspondence, I Have to inform you that the Minister…

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Gunner Yates and Parliament. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 2

It is believed that when the House of Representatives meets tomorrow Mr. Hughes will announce that it was owing to incorrect information that a slighting…

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Federal Parliament. Wheat Price Guarantee. War Service Homes. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Rodgers said the present state of the wheat market would not warrant any increases of the wheat guarantee…

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State Parliament. Judge James' Appointment. Murray and Oxley Vacancies. Amendment of Electoral Act. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon the Speaker announced the receipt from the Auditor-General of a certificates of the death of Mr, G. S. Briner. The Premier…

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Swedish Reds. Crushing Defeat at Elections. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 2

Reuter's Stocknolm correspondent states that the Swedish Reds sustained a crushing defeat in the general elections, not a single candidate for the party…

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French Presidency. Millerand Certain, If a Candidate. London

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 September 1920 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent says influential measures are being taken to Induce M. Millerand to withdraw his refusal to stand for the Presidency. It is…

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Federal Parliament. Senator Millen for Geneva. Postal Increases Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

In the House or Representatives Mr. Hughes told Major Hay that he and his colleagues had appointed Senator Milien to represent the Commonwealth at…

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State Parliament. Farmers and Wheat Board. Moore Street Extension. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Agriculture if any discussion took place at the wheat conference in Melbourne with regard to the…

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General Cable News. M. Deschanel Resigns. Message to Parliament. New President to be Elected. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent wires: A message from M. Deschanel resigning the Presidency was read simultaneously in the Chamber of Deputies and the…

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British Politics. General Election Probable. London

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

United Service's political correspondent states that although the Government has not come to a decision to hold a general election soundings and preparations are…

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Federal Parliament. New Wheat Pool Explained. No Cash on Delivery. Search for Missing Schooner. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes explained in detail the formation of the Wheat Pool in which the Commonwealth was taking part. They hoped…

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State Parliament. Frenzied Finance. Loan Repayments Go Into Revenue. Wheat Marketing Bill Proposal to Pay 7/8 Ruled Out. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Attorney-General stated that he had given instructions to the Necessary Commodities Commission that no unwarrantable…

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Ilford Bye-election. Premier and Democracy. Warning Against Extremists. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

In a letter to the Coalition candidate at Ilford bye election Mr. Lloyd George [?] the substantial benefits the British democracy has won during the…

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