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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. America and G&eat Britain

Northern Star · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Mr. Cousidine meved the adjournnient of the House to discuss the position which has arisen owing to the growing estrangement between the…

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State Parliament

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—A proclamation in the "Government Gazette" further prorogues the State Parliament from June 7, till July 19…

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Northern Parliament. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Belfast "Newsletter" states that the King will open the Northern Parliament on June 21…

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References in Parliament. A. Fine Character Gone

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The House of Representatives had but a short meeting to-day owing to the death of Mr. James Page, member for Maranoa. Immediately after…

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Shires' Conference. Abolition of State Parliament. a Referendum Urged

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Shires' Conference carried a resolution, urging that a referendun be taken on the question of abolishing the State Parliament. Extension of…

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Election Possibilities

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 6 June 1921 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Neither the Labor party nor the Nationalist organisation is blind to the possibility of an election, probably before Christmas…

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City Council Election. Paddington Amalgamation Scheme

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The executive of the A.L.P. is now organising for the municipal elections, which take place in December. It is being privately circulated amongst Labor…

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Irish Parliament Opened

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.—A United Service message from Belfast says the Northern Ireland House of commons was opened formally in…

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Ireland. Opening Ulster Parliament. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Mr. Winston Churchill will propose the toast of the guests at the first sitting of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland, which will be opened…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Tariff Further Considered

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—Some discussion was caused by Sir Joseph Cook moving that the House sit on Tuesdays. The motion was passed on the voices…

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Ulster. Parliament. Opened. Speech by Lord Fitzalan. London

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 3

The Parliament of North Ireland was opened to-day at Belfast in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, in the presence of a distinguished company. None…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Loan for Repatriation Purposes

Northern Star · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Sir Joseph Cook, in answer to a question, said a loan would shortly be proposed to the extent of £15,000,000. As stated this would be only…

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State Election Possibilities

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—There would appear to be small ground for the rumors that an early general election is imminent. The issue…

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British By-election. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The by-election for St. George's, Westminster, resulted:- Erskine, Conservative "anti-waste," 7244; Sir Jessel, Coalition, 5356. The by-election…

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Opening of Parliament. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Queen will accompany the King to Belfast on June 22 in connection with the ceremony of opening the new Parliament…

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Early Election Not Probable

Northern Star · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—There would appear to be small ground for the minors that an early general election is imminent in N.S.W. The issue appears to lie. entirely in the hands of…

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Federal Parliament. House Op Representative

Northern Star · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—In the House of Representatives, Sir Joseph Cook explained that the Tasmanian mail agreement meant the payment of £30,000 instead of £15,000…

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Ireland. the Southern Parliament. Sinn Fein Given Time Limit. London

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 3

The "Sunday Express" states that the Government intends, to fix a time limit for the Sinn Fein to operate the Home Rule Act in Southern Ireland…

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Angora Parliament. Members Exchange Shots. Constantinople

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 3

A stormy scene occurred in the Angora Parliament during the debate on the attitude of the Kemalists to Britain. Deputies exchanged shots, and…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Business of the Session

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—Sir Joseph Cook told Mr. Ryan that tariff and supply would be the main business of the present session. TELEPHONE LINES…

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