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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Mayoral Election Troubles

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 4

At the election of Mayor of Dubbo Ald. J. J. GAy (formerly of Ballina) and Corbett both received fice votes, and the issue was dec[?]led by placing a blank and a number…

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Welsh By-election. (Renter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 8

LONDON, Saturday.—The single by election created by the honors list, promises to be exciting, as a straight fight is anticipated, between Coalition, Liberal and Independent…

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Mayoral Election Embroglio

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 2

The election of Mayor of Penrith took somewhat the form of a sensation locally. Two candidates were nominated, viz., Ald. J. Adams and W. H. Hand…

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Freak Bets. On American Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 6

As soon as the results of the American Presidential election were definitely known, there were a good many extraordinary election bets worked off (says…

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State Parliament. Further Prorogued. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 2

The State Parliament has been further prorogued till February 8 and will probably not re-assemble until the Premier returns in July…

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The Latest News. State and Inter-state. Prorogation of Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 3

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General News. Shire By-election

Northern Star · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 4

A by-election for a representative of B riding in the Terania Shire Council in place of ex-Cr. Chisholm (resigned) was held on Saturday. The results of the voting were…

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Ireland. Coming Elections. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 6

LONDON, Friday.—There are signs that the Government will be [?] to execute a plan for a summer southern Parliarac[?] in Ireland despite the present prospect of the…

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French Senate Elections. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 5

PARIS, Monday.—The senatorial elections resulted in the Radicals and Radical Socialists securing 43 seats, which left the Republicans 30 from the 96 vacancies. The…

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W.A. General Elections. Perth

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 2

The general elections take place on March 12th, and the Local Option Poll on April 30th…

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W.a. Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 5

PEETH, Tuesday.—The West Australian general elections will take place on March 12, and the local option poll on April 30…

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D'annunizo Contests Election. (Reuter)

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.—D'Aunuinmzo is remaining at Fiume to contest the election of President of the province…

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South Africa. Vigorous Election Campaign. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 5

CAPETOWN, Monday.—A vigorous election campaign is proceeding, especially on the part of the new South African party. Almost daily meetings are held and public…

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French Elections. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 5

PARIS, Monday.—Five members of the Cabinet were returned at the Senatorial, elections. All the 10 Communist candidates, were defeated. The papers consider that the…

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British By-election. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Hereford by election resulted:—S. Roberts (Coalition Unionist) 9670, Langford (Liberal, standing on the anti-waste platform) 7411…

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Back to the Land. More Farmers in Parliament Needed. Albury

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

Mr. Potts, late of Hawkesbury Agricultural College, has taken up an important position with a leading wheat farm. He spent the week in the Riverina and…

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Government Challenged. A.L.P. Dictatorship. Demand for the Re-assembly of Parliament. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

The A.L.P. Executive have issued a straightout challenge to the Premier and the meeting last night carried the following motion:…

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South Africa. Nominations for the Elections. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

CAPETOWN, Friday.—Throughout the Union, to-day there was the usual excitement attending the nominations in connection with the general election. Among the very…

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General News. Shire Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 4

Only two nominations were received for the vacancy in the Tomki Shire created by the resignation of Cr. Sullivan. These were Messrs. S. Pratt and S. J. Byrnes. The…

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Taxation and Elections

Tweed Daily · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 3

Before the Taxation Commission at Melbourne on Friday Mr. Spry, representing the Incorporated Institute of Accountants, urged that at each general…

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