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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Ballarat Election. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Kean. Secretary of the Ballarat Labor Council, to-day stated that he had practically completed the case for his party in the petition to be lodged by…

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Federal Cabinet Replacing Election Casualties. Two Probabilities Mentioned. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet met to-day, all Ministers being present except Mr. Massy Greene. Mr. Hughes, when seen at lunch time, had nothing to say…

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Shire and Municipal Elections. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

The Shire and Municipal Elections are now claiming attention, and there is every likelihood of a good number of candidates coming forward. It is almost…

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The New Federal Parliament Old Hands Passing Away

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

There will be many new faces in the Federal Parliament when it meets at the end of next month. Only sixteen of those who formed the first…

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Tamworth Municipal Elections

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 1

In connection with the forthcoming municipal elections for Tamworth, Ald. J. C. Liston has announced that he does not intend to again stand for a…

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Culcairn Shire Elections. Meeting of Protest. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

Sixty returned soldiers held an indignation meeting at Culcairn to protest against the nominations of Mr. A. E. Peach and Mr. Johann Wenke in…

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Namoi Shire Elections

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 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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French Senate Elections. London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

The French Senate elections resulted in the triumph of the Clemenceau party THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Washington announces that…

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State Elections More Progressive Candidates Announced. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

Major-General Rosenthal, Chaplain-Captain Wilson, and Mr. Ley, M.L.A., have decided to stand as Progressive candidates at the approaching State…

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New England Election. Major Hay Returns Thanks. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

In returning thanks for his election al the declaration of the poll, Major Hay especially thanked those who had served upon his various committees and…

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Municipal and Shire Elections. Warialda

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

A good deal of interest is being taken in the election or the Yallaroi Shire Council. The following nominations have been received: A Riding,…

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The New Federal Parliament

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

The final election results give the Nationalists an absolute majority over other Parties in the House of Representatives, and a virtual monopoly of…

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Municipal Elections. German Candidates Not Debarred. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

A Melbourne message states that there is no existing regulation under the War Precautions Act to prevent Germans from sitting as municipal councillors if…

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State Elections. Northern Tablelands Candidates.BUNDARRA

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

Cr. Little has definitely decided to contest the Northern Tablelands electorate at the forthcoming State Elections. Your correspondent understands…

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Poincaire's Election Triumph. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

A Paris message says Mr. Poincaire was elected almost unanimously for the Senate although not a candidate…

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Municipal and Shire Elections. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

The Severn Shire elections are now claiming attention. Two of the sitting members-Crs. Major white and F. Broadbent-will not seek re-election. So…

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Paisley By-election. Government Not Opposing Asquith. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

"The Times" lobbyist states that the Government is not running a candidate for the Paisley by-election. It will be a straight-out context between Mr. Asquith…

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Federal Parliament. a Short Session. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

It Is understood that the new Federal Parliament will meet on February 25. The new Senators will be unable to…

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Report of Proceedings of Country Parliamentary Committee the Country Committee of the Parliament, 1917-1920

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

This Committee came into existence on the 24th October, 1918, in consequence of a behalf generally entertained that "country interests" were being…

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Lost Election Deposits

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Repatriation (Senator Millen), speaking of the recent Senate elections, directed Attention to what he regarded as both an anomaly…

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