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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Municipal Elections

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 4

At the meeting of the Lismore branch oil the Primary Producers' Union held at the Richmond Hall on Saturday, Mr. T. J. Boyle said there never was a time when…

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German Nominations. Shire Elections

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Senator Gardiner, referring to the reported agitation at Culeairn Against [?]erman nominations for the shire council election, stated that, as Australians…

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State Elections. a "Progressive" Pressman Candidate. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. Pinkstone, of the Cootamundra "Herald," has been nominated as a Progressive candidate in the State election…

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Why a New State ? Another Victoria. What a New State Could Do. Big Work for Northern Parliament. (No. 3.)

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 4

Of the task of setting up a new State more will be said later. For the present it is sufficient to know that the Federal Constitution…

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German Nominations for Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

Senator Gardiner, referring to the reported agitation at Culcairn against German nominations for the Shire Council election, stated that as Australians they…

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State Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. W. Missingham, of Dunoon, has announced his intention of contesting the next State elections as a Country Party candidate for Byron…

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The Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday.-- The Democratic Party has decided to nominate one candidat in each electorate for the forthcoming State elections…

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The Shire Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. Pearson, returning officer in connection with the Shire elections, has posted all the ballot papers, and these should reach…

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Paisley By-election. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Mr. Asqmith is reported to be willing to contest Paisley seat, and does not require a unanimous Liberal invitation…

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Paisley By-election. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 6

LONDON, Sundey.-—The Paisley Liberal Association has recommended the candidature of Mr. John Watson, a lawyer…

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Federal Elections. Labor Representation in Senate

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Sir Joseph Cook, referring to Senator Gardiner's allegation of labor being deliberately cheated of its representation in the Senate, reminded Senator…

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State Politics. Progressive Candidates

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Murray electoral council has endorsed the nominations of Messrs. Beeby and Kilpatrick as progresive candidates for the Murray electorate Mr…

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Federal Election. Senate Figures for Queensland

Northern Star · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—The counting of the second preference votes in connection with the Senate contest was resumed to-day. The preference votes gave Mr…

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Objection to Candidates. (Editor "Star")

Northern Star · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Re pars appearing in the "Star" on Saturday last headed "Objection to candidates and remedy in hands of ratepayers." Will you be good enough to allow me to…

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Municipal Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 4

Candidates for municipal honors are reminded, that nominations for the Coucil for the ensuring term close with the returning officer at 5 p.m. to-day (Thursday). What…

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State Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 3

Though active preparations are a train by the various party organisations, no definite date has yet been fixed for the State elections…

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The Rush of Candidates

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 6

Mr. A. G. Huie, of Sydney, a recognised authority on proportional voting, writes:— Sir Herbert Maitland, in a letter to…

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Local Government Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 3

The election of councillors and aldermen for all local government bodies in this State, outside of the city of Sydney, will take place on the last day…

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Federal Elections. General Glasgow, Senator. BRISBANE

Tweed Daily · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

The third Senate vacancy was filled to-day, General Glasgow being elected third Nationalist Senator for Queens-land…

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Local Government. Over 4000 Candidates. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

On Saturday week over four thousand candidates will seek, election, as aldermen and shire councillors under the amended. Local Government Bill. Women…

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