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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

Northern Star · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—The Senate further considered the Air Force Bill in connection with an amendment by Senator Millen (Tasmania) that the Bill be postponed…

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The South Australian Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

If ever there was a general election which should bring satisfaction to genuine Australians it is that which took place in South Australia on Saturday…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

Northern Star · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 3

MELBOURNE.Friday.—The Senate adjourned till Wednesday immediately the House met…

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Kyogle Shire Extraordinary Election. Old Councillors Defeated

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 5

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 recently…

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Telegrams Sydney, Friday. Federal Affairs. Election Likely

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 2

Last night the Federal Government was defeated on a miction for adjournment by 32 votes to 30. A change of Ministry is not…

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Home Rule Election. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday—De Valera, president of the Sinn Fein organisation, is opposing Sir Jas. Craig in the county Down Home Rule election…

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Orchestral Society. Election of Office-bearers

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 6

A general meeting of the Lismore Orchestral Society was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday evening last, the 10th inst., when the following were present:—Misses…

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South Australian Elections

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.—The final count of the South Australian elections gives the Liberals 25 members, Labor 16, Farmers and Settlers 4, and the Progressive Country…

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Queen Contest Employers' Candidate Wins. Crowded House Views Coronation. £550 Raised in Thirty Days

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 3

Miss Nellie Joules (Employers' New State candidate) -- Votes 62,940; amount 262. Miss Vera Rea (Casino District New…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

Northern Star · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The Senate adjourned till next day without transacting any business…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—The Senate further debated the Defence Act Amendment Bill. Debate Was proceeding at a late hour. The second reading of the Defence Act…

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Lessons of Recent Elections. Federal and [?]

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 6

The election just concluded in South Australia, emphasise the fact that the A.L.P. is in a authority in every Australian State…

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British By-election. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Bewdley byelcetion resulted:—Stanley Baldwin (Coalitionist) 14,587, Henry Mills (Labor) 1680. The election was due to Mr. Baldwin's…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Defence Bill

Northern Star · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Senate spent the morning on the Defence Bill. The second reading was agreed to in committee and progress reported. The Senate adjourned…

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Hungary. Dissolution of Parliament. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Press reports have reached Lucerne of the dissolution of the Hungarian Parliament. It is probable that the elections will be fought on the dynastic…

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£25,000 Gift. Action in Parliament. Adjournment Moved. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 5

Mr. Frank Brennan, Labor member for Batman, moved the adjournment of the House of Representatives to-day to discuss the…

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Kyogle Shire Election

Northern Star · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 2

The ballot for the election to fill the extraordinary vacancies in C riding of Kyogle Shire, caused by the resignation or Ors. Norman Johnston and H. W. Gibbins, concluded…

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South Australian Elections

Northern Star · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.—A recount of the poll for Albert-electorate gave the Farmers' party a seat. Twenty-five prize fat animalg sold at…

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The Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The Ulster Unionist Leader (Sir James Craig) has issued a manifesto to the "loyalist electors of Northern Ireland," emphasising the vital necessity…

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Parliament to Decide

Northern Star · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 3

Mr. Hughes was very emphatic in stating that Parliament Will have full opportunity to decide every matter of any moment to the Commonwealth on which the Conference…

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