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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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The New State. Questions for Candidates. More Support from Coast

Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

The "Macleay Argus" says:—A question which is likely to come into prominence during the election campaign in the Oxley electorate is that of the…

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A New State Candidate. Wingham Alderman's View

Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

So far only one candidate for the coming State elections has definitely announced himself as a supporter of separation from New South Wales. This is…

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Cockburn Shire Council Election of President

Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 1

A special meeting of the Cockburn' Shire Council was held on February 13 for the purpose of electing the president, for the year 1920. There were present:…

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Local Progressive Candidate

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the F and S Association on Saturday afternoon arrangements were completed in connection with…

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Federal Parliament. Opens Next Week

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 1

The new Federal Parliament will meet next week. Ministerial support­ers will assemble on Tuesday, February 24, when Mr. Hughes will take them…

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State Elections. Mr. F. E. Heywood's Candidature. MANILLA

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

The Farmer and Settlers' Association has decided to finance the candidature of MR. F. E. Heywood, the local progressive candidate, Mr. Heywood opens his…

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State Parliament Dissolved. Writs Issued Qn Saturday. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The State Parliament was dissolved by proclamation this morning. Writs for the elections will issued on Saturday…

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State Elections. Mr. G. B. Ring Withdraws. INVERELL.—Wednesday

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

Ald. G. B. Ring. Mayor of Inverell, has withdrawn his nomination as a Progressive candidate in connection with the approaching State elections…

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Namoi Election Campaign. HON. J. T. Crane's Address

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The Hon. J. T. Crane, M.L.A., Assistant Minister for Lands, and Nationalist candidate for this electorate-Namol-addressed a large and…

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The Election Issue

Daily Observer · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

The electors of New South Wales are again faced with the problem of whe­ther they will put up with the best the Nationalists and their allies can do or…

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The Elections and the New State

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

The New State movement is simmer­ing, and it will undoubtedly boil over before long; but whether any tangible good can be accomplished by…

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Another Candidate. North Coast Man for New State

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 1

Mr. E. McC.S. Rill, Mayor of Wiagham, and a candidate for Oxley at the forth coming elections, writes:— I desire to thank you for the…

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Progressive Candidate in Favor of the New State "Prosperity Would Abound" MANILLA

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 1

Mr. F. E. Haywood, Farmers and Settlers' candidate, opened his candidature in Manilla and created a good impression. He also spoke at Kelvin, and was…

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Another Woman Candidate. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

Mary Booth, one of the founders of the Soldiers' Club, has decided to contest the North Sydney electorate for the State Parliament as a woman's candidate…

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Newmarket and Cup. Candidates' Prospects. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

Leading positions for the Newmarket Handicap are:— Chrysolaus Cetigne, Wedge…

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Doubtful Candidates. Chrome and Eudoxus. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

Chrome, who pulled up lame after his work yesterday, and later in the day eased in public favor for the Austra­lian Cup, tr trotted on the tan at…

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Newmarket and Cup. Position of Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

After His brilliant victory in the Futurity Stakes, Gold Tie is favorite in Sydney for the Newmarket Handicap. Chryoslaus and Cetigne are also in…

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Four Candidates for Tablelands. Uralla

Daily Observer · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

Mr. J. S. Crapp, one of the four Progressive candidates endorsed by the party, to contest the Northera Tablelands electorate, has commenced his…

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The Coming Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

The various opinions expressed regarding the views-politically and private-of the relative difference between the Nationalists, Progressives,…

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The Candidate

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

Who comes and grasps you by the hand, And Welcomes you with greeting bland And flattery you can't withstand…

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