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Politics & elections, 1921

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

Northern Star · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The Senate adjourned till next day after Senator Millen said this would be a tariff session, and explained that he had completed an…

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Federal Parliament. New Session Opens. Queensland Wheat. Sales. Cockatoo Island Dismissals. Mr. Watt Sits with Country Party. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

The galleries were crowded when the Speaker took his chair in the House of Representatives today. Dr. Page the new Country Party…

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N.S.W Nationalists. Preparation for Election. Death of Mr. Brookfield. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

The Nationalist Party held an important meeting at Parliament House today under the presidency of Sir George Fuller The political situation was…

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wFEDERAL PARLIAMENT

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 8

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday Mr. Page (Q.) gave notice of motion that next session of Parliament be held at Canberra…

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Nationalist Conference. Reassembling of Parliament

Northern Star · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The National party continued its conference to-day when the political situation was again discussed, and it was agreed in view of the serious…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Northern Star · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.— Mr. Page (Queensland) claimed that his motion concerning the removal of the capital to Canberra was a matter of urgency. He said he…

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Dr. Page's Election

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

The elevation of Dr. Page to the leadership of the Country Party in the Federal Parliament will be hailed with universal delight by all those who are…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Senate sat for an hour listening to Senator Pearce's explanation of the Air Force Bill. The debate was adjourned. The Senate…

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King to Open Ulster Parliament. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The announcement has been made, in Belfast that the King will open the Ulster Parliament in person accompanied by the Queen…

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S.A. Elections. Liberals Expect Victory. Good Polling Recorded. Four Parties Contend. Adelaide

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

A splendid poll was recorded in the metropolitan area in connection with today's general elections. Great activity was shown on all sides and all parties…

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Calling Parliament Together

Northern Star · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Following on a resolution adopted by the National members of the State Parliament urging the immediate summoning of the House for several weighty…

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A.L.P. Restive. Demand on Government. Opening of Parliament Wanted. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

The new A.L.P. Executive meets next Friday to discuss the situation created by the Government's refusal to open Parliament…

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S.A. Elections. Victory for Liberals. Nationalists Lose Heavily. Adelaide

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

As the count for the elections proceeds the Liberals are gaining. The present position is: Liberals 27; Labor 16; Nationalists 2; Farmers and…

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Prussian Premier. Centre Candidate Elected. Berlin

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

In accordance with the new constitutional practice, the Prussian Chamber has elected a new Prime Minister by vote. St. Gerwald, the Minister for…

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South Australian Elections. Position of Parties

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.—The latest position of parties in South Australia is as follows:—Liberals 27, Labor 16, Minister-falists 2, Farmers and Settlers 1. The…

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S.A. Elections. Liberals, 29; LABOR, 17. ADELAIDE

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 2

The only material alteration in today's election figures gives Mr. O'Halloran (Labor) as third at Burra, with a lead of three votes over Mr. Dickson…

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Shire Election. Super Taxers Defeated

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 2

The ballot for the election of two councillors to represent C Riding in Kyogle Shire in place of Crs. Norman Johnston and H. Gibbins, who…

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South Australian Elections. Liberals' Sweeping Victory

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—The latest figures in connection with the South Australian elections show that the Liberals hart a sweeping victory. The strength of the…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Northern Star · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Mr. Hughes told Mr. Mahoney that the report on Cockatoo Island dockyard reflected on both officials and men. The system ev[?]dently was…

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A.m.p. Election

Northern Star · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 2

The annual election of directors for the A.M.P., and which takes place,on Monday, 18th inst., is causing an unusual stir amongst the 359,528 policy holders…

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