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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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The Municipal Elections

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

It is certainly indicative of the presence of some public spirit in the community when we are able to muster four candates in two of the three…

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State Elections. Date of Polling Day. May be March 27

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

It is understood that the State elections will be held on Saturday, March 27, although no official announcement has been made to that…

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Namoi Electorate. F. & S. COUNCIL. Endorses Four Candidates

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 5

The Namoi F. and S. Electoral Council met at the School of Arts, Gunnedah. There were present Messrs. E. Griffiths, president, Perrett and Heath…

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MUNICIPAL & Shire Elections Northern Nominations. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 1

Sixteen candidates have been nominated for the Armidale Municipal Council as follows: W. Curtis, J. C. G. Johnstone, F. Lamb, H. C. Lonsdale, A…

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Late Telegrams. German Shire COUNCILLORS.Ex-Internees Contesting Elections. Culcairn Soldiers' Protest.SYDNEY, Tuesday. '

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

Three delegates from the Riverina Soldiers' League arrived in Melbourne to present the case for the returned soldiers of Culcairn against the election…

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Northern Tablelands. Labor Candidate's Record

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. A. McClelland, who topped the poll in the Labor selection ballot, for Northern Tablelands, is a native to Nundle, and a member of a family who…

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Municipal Election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

The main topic of conversation in town at the present moment is who will be successful at the Municipal election on Saturday. At any rate…

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Culcairn Shire Election. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Fitzgerald states that the difficulty in connection with the Culcairn, Shire election is likely to be settled. It is understood that should the…

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The Federal Elections. Gwydir Division. Mr. Cunningham Returns Thanks

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Despite the drizzing rain, there were a fair number of people in attendance on thesteps of the Town Hall last night, when Mr. L. L. Cunningham…

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State Elections

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Wearne writes us:— It was my intention to open my political campaign at Narrabri, but the Progressive Electorate Committee of…

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Germans and the Culcairn Shire Election. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Fitzgerald states that the difficulty in connection with the Culcairn Shire election is likely to be settled. Should the internees be elected it was…

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QUEENSLAND. The Northern State from Week to Week. This Week in Parliament

Daily Observer · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 5

Politicians do not like a session that follows immediately after Christmas because it interferes with their little trips to the South before the cold weather…

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State Elections. Mr. Lane's Accommodating Offer. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

In view of tho coming election, con­siderably increased Interest is being tak­en in matters political in Armidale. The sitting member for Armidale, Mr. H. W…

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The Municipal and Shire Elections

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

To-day the municipal and shire electors will have their opportunity of displacing a practical interest in the affairs of their localities. In every town…

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Namoi Labor Council. Organising for the State Elections

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 6

A meeting of the Namoi State Labor Council took place at Narrabri on 24th inst., when delegates from the following places were present:—Narrabri, West…

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Municipal Election To-day

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

The triennial election of twelve aldermen for the municipality of Tamworth, takes place to-day. Polling takes place between the hours…

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State Elections. Murray Electorate. Progressive Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

At the Farmers' Convention in Wagga last night Messrs. Beeby and Kilpatrick were endorsed as Progressives for the Murray electorate…

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Culcairn Election. Ex-internees Defeated. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The Culcairn election an quietly conducted. The soldiers were specially jubilant that Poach and Wenke (ex-internees), were defeated. This is attributed…

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The Result of the Municipal Election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The municipal elections on Saturday caused a considerable amount of excitement in town as to who would be succesful at the poll. On Friday night…

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Municipal Elections. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

A feature oft the elections at Lithgow was the almost complete rout of the Labor Party, which had been in control of municipal matters locally…

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