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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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The Municipal Election. Declaration of the Poll

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 3

On Monday evening at the Town Hall the returning officer (Mr. J. K. Middlemiss) made the official announcement, of the result of the polling,…

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Local Government Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

One of the surpluses of the Municipal elections at Grafton was the defeat of the Mayor (Mr. D. McFarlane), who has been identified with municipal…

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Lismore Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Northern Star · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing term. Those present were:…

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Election of Officers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 7

The election of officers was next proceeded with and resulted as follows:— Messrs. M[?]lrath, Trevitt and Hol-ston, being the only persons nominated…

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Announcement of Selected Candidates. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

The selected candidates to represent the Nationalist and Progressive Parties in the State elections will be announced on Monday…

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The Turf. Newmarket Handicap. Fancied Candidates. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

Haud was supported for a large sum to-day for the Newmarket Handicap, and in consequence his price has shortened several points; he is now equal…

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State Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

Although no date tor the State elections has yet been announced, it is generally believed that they will be held early in March. For the…

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Status of Candidates

Northern Star · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—The political status of some of the city men who are entering the Progressive Party was freely discussed at a meeting of the Bathurst farmers and settlers…

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State Politics. Organising for the Elections. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 3

Both the National and Labor Parties are steadily organising for the forthcoming elections, and though the date is unknown it is probable they will take…

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South African Elections. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 5

CAPETOWN, Saturday.—Nominations for the Union Assembly close on February 18. Polling day is March 10…

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Elections of Mayors and Presidents

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

Under the new Local Government Act 1919 (s. 27) municipal and shire councils have the whole of the month of February in which to elect their…

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Candidates Endorsed

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday. — The Nationalist executive has endorsed the following candidates for Maitland:—Lieut-Colonel Nicholson, M.L.A., Mr. Cameron, M.L.A., and Mr…

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The Labor Candidates

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—At a conference between the selected Labor candidates, the Labor executive, and the organising commit too it was decided to recommend Jo the…

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Nomination of Candidates

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

Under the new State Electoral Act a candidate needs a veritable army of nominators. It is required that no fewer than 100 persons whose names are on the electoral roll…

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Byron Seat. Mr. Missingham's Preferences. Country Party Candidates First. Clearing Up a Misconception

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. W. T. Missingham, the first Country Party candidate in the field for Byron Seat, was in Casino yesterday…

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Election of President

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of Kyogle Shire Council on Monday, Cr. N. Johnston was elected President. Cr. Johnston presided at the preliminary…

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Progressive Party's Candidates. Sydney. Tuesday.—The Central Electoral

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 4

Council of the Progressive party has endorsed the following candidates:— Bathurst, A. Brown and Sapper A. Rogers; Byron, W. T. Missingham: Cootamundra. H. Brown, J…

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British Parliament. The King's Speech. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday.—The King, speaking at the opening of Parliament, emphasised the excellent relations existing with all the Allies and the necessity for restoration not only of…

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Federal Parliament. Parties Marshalling Their Forces. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 3

In view of the Prime Minister's announcement that the Federal Parliament will assemble for the transaction of business on February 26, the various…

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British Parliament. King's Opening Speech. Reference to Prince's Visit to Dominions LONDON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 3

The King's Speech at the opening of Parliament, after an allusion to the Peace ratifications emphasised the excellent relations existing with the Allies…

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