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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Elections on 20th March

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 3

The Premier closed by stating that the elections would be held on March 20th…

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The Paisley Election. Intense Public Interest Manifested. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 3

Intense public interest is being taken in the Paisley campaign, leading newspapers devoting much space to the daily reports and prospects from, special…

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National Candidates Selected

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—-The conference of delegates representing the Nationalish organisations in the Goulburn electorate have selected Mr. James, Minister for Education…

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The National Policy. Elections on Mabuh 20

Northern Star · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Holman outlined the Government's policy to-night at Goulburn before a large audience. He described what the Government had done to…

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Federal Parliament

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The Ministerial party will have a majority of three over all other parties in the House of Representatives…

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Federal Parliament. Some Notes in Review

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Prior to the assembling of the newly constituted Federal Parliament there is a quietness in political circles. All the same there is considerable activity…

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Opening of Parliament. Most Momentous Session of Modern History. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—At the first State opening of Parliament since 1914 the full ceremonials were revived. The press regard the coming session gravely, almost…

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Election of Shire President

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

Prior to the ordinary meeting of Tomki Shire Council on Tuesday the Councillors met, for the purpose of electing a President for tins ensuing year…

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Ballarat Election

Northern Star · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Steps were taken to-day by supporters of Mr. D. C. McGrath, the Caucus, candidate in the recent election for the Ballarat seat in the…

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Imperial Parliament. Progressive Results of Private Enterprise. Insincerity of Nationalisation. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. Bruce moved the Labor amendment to the Address regretting the absence of a proposal to nationalise the coal mines on the lines recommended by…

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Byron Seat. Another Candidate for Byron Electorate

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 6

Mr. Jno. Yates of Alstonville, writes: —In another part of this issue I have advertised myself as a candidate for the forthcoming election in the Byron…

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State Elections. Premier's Policy Speech. Elections on March 20

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman outlined the Government's policy on Wednesday night at Goulburn before a large audience. He said the Government had worked…

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Premier Electioneering by Aeroplane

Northern Star · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Premier (Mr. Holman) has decided upon the novel plan of touring his electorate by aeroplane. Commencing on Monday week he will address…

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Imperial Parliament. High Prices Due to World Causes. Reason For Care But No Cause For Panic. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 3

In the House of Commons debate on the Address Mr. Steel moved an amendment regretting that the Government's expenditure was so high, causing…

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State Elections. Minister for Works at Wagga. The City Farmers of O'Connell Street. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The election campaign was opened at Wagga last night by the two Nationalist candidates Messrs. Ball and Manning. The Minister for Works devoted a…

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Coolangatta. Municipal Council Elections

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The election of aldermen for the Coolangatta Council took place at the Town Hall on Saturday last, resulting in all the retiring councillors being…

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BY-ELECTION. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Ashton-underLyne by-election resulted:—Defreece 8864, Robinson (Labor) 8127, Marshall (Liberal) 3511. Robinson attributes his defeat partly…

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State Politics. Electioneering by Aeroplane

Northern Star · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The manager of the "Labor News" announced today that arrangements had been made to send an aeroplane to each town prior to the flying visit…

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Local Candidate for Byron. (To the Editor.)

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Agreeing with a good deal of what "Bushman" wrote in "Express" of 3rd instant, I heartily support the suggestion that Mr. J. B. McDougall be…

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Open Column. Candidates for Byron. (Editor "Star.")

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

Sir,—Permit me to bring before the notice of your readers a movement initiated among the primary producers of the Tweed River district. A branch of the Country Party…

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