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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Secession Danger. Issue of South African Elections. a Bitter Campaign. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 2

The "Times" Capetown correspondent wires: The election campaign is being prosecuted with Intense vigor and no little bitlerness. General Smuts is…

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British Politics. General Election Rumors. Lords' Reform Bill. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 2

While official circles maintain there is no question of a general election, rumors persist to the contrary. There is much speculation, and the possible…

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South African Elections. Smuts' Campaign. "To Smash Secession for Ever." CAPETOWN

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

Polling day is next Tuesday, It is perhaps the most momentous election campaign in the history of South Africa. The excitement has grown daily, and…

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Disarmament. Resolution in Japanese Parliament. To be Debated. TOKIO

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 2

A dis[?] resolution was introduced in the Lower House of the Diet this morning by Baron Ozakl, ex-Minister for Justice, who declares he will make…

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South Africa. General Election Results. Victory for Smuts

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 1

The first nights returns for the South African elections show the position of parties as: South African Party...39…

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South African Election. Why Labor Was Defeated. Capetown

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 2

[?]are attributed to the working men voting against republicanism, and not the sectional matters raised by their for mer Labor leaders. The newspapers…

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South African Elections. Tenss Struggle. Close Voting in Country Districts. Ministers' Victories. CAPETOWN

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 1

The returns of the contests between the Nationalists and South Africans in the country districts can seldom be surpassed anywhere for intensity and…

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South African Elections

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The result of the general elections in South Africa cannot but be gratifying to all who believe in the solidarity of the Empire. A few months ago the…

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India's Parliament. Duke Lays Foundation Stone. Delhi

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

The Duke of Connaught performed the last of his official functions yesterday morning, when he laid the foundation stone of the Imperial Legislative…

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Federal Parliament. May Open April 12. Seat for Senator Millen, SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

Although the Prime Minister has given his assurance that the Federal Parliament will be summoned not later than the second week after Easier…

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Several Bye-elections. Bitter Fight at Gardigan. Cabinet's Waning Popularity. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

By-elections are pending at Cardigan, Woolwich, Penstone, and Moseley. They are regarded as typical divisions, and will afford an indication of the externt…

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Late Sport. Newmarket and Cup. Candidates' Order of Preference. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

After the settling on the Warwick Farm races, there was a little backing this afternoon for Emblematic for the Newmarket. So far as the notes are…

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The Latest Speeches in Parliament. Imperial Politics Reviewed Address-in-Reply Debate. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 2

The King's Speech made reference the Paris Conference and Mesopotamia. It asked for information on the new "Middle East" Department and Lord…

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British Parliament. Pageants' Pre-war Brilliancy. King's Opening Speech. Renewal of Dominions Conferences. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 1

Fine weather favored the pre-war pageantry of the opening of Parliament. The ceremony attracted crowds, who were eager to get a glimpse of the King…

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Fire Commissioners Election

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 2

There are thirteen candidates for position of country representative on the Board of Fire Commissioners. The election takes place on the 11th of…

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Mesopotamia. Questions in Parliament. Publication of Mandate. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 2

In the House of Commons, Mr. Joynson Hicks asked whether a copy of the draft mandate for Mesopotamia would be tabled, and whether the mandate…

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The Municipal Elections

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 7

The party managers of both sides, are preparing for the municipal election, which will be held in July. The danger' is going to Ho in split votes. The…

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Prussian Elections. Bitter Opposing Forces. Junkers v Socialists. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

The Prussian elections are being waged with unprecedented bitterness. The Junkers are plastering the country with placards, showing the ghost of Frederick…

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Cardigan Election. Government Victory. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

The Cardiganshire bye-election resulted:—Evans (Coalition-Liberal)...14,111 Williams (Independent-Liberal) 10.521…

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Late Telegrams. Goulburn Bye Election. Legal Proceedings Adjourned. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 2

When the case in which Frank Hertley asked for a writ of mandamus against the Legislative Assembly in connection with the Goulburn bye election…

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