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Politics & elections, 1919

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Euchuca Seat. Three Nominations. Polling Day 20th September. Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 1

William Hill, Edwin Purbrick, aml Frederick Purcell were nominated for .the Echuca seat In the House of Representatives. Polling day will be 20th…

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Riverina Railways. Authorised by Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly to-night, agreed to the expediency of carrying out the proposed railways from The Rock to Pullitop, and Yanco to…

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Mr. Beeby Explains Details of Differences with Cabinet. a Straightforward Statement, Will Be Candidate for Murray

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 3

A large and orderly audience gathered in the Oddfellows' Hall, Wagga, last night to hear Mr. G. S. Beeby's address on "Why I left the Holman…

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Federal Elections. Early Appeal Likely. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 8

The impression that the Federal elections will be held at an early dale is becoming stronger now that Mr. Hughes has returned…

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Federal Elections. Early Appeal Likely. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 September 1919 · page 2

Prominent members of the National party predict a general election for the Federal Parliament about December 6. Mr. Hughes is expected to lead the…

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Questions in Parliament Concerning the Irrigation Areas

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 September 1919 · page 2

In Parliament last week Mr. MeGarry asked the Minister for Agriculture:—(1) Is it a fact that he proms[?]ed,…

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The Election Threat. Politicians Perturbed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1919 · page 2

The news from Melbourne in reference to a possible Federal appeal to the electors in December has caused considerable stir in State political circles…

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Murray Electorate. Albury the Chief Polling Centre

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1919 · page 4

Mr. A. G. Manning, M.L.A., has received the following from the Chief Electoral Officer of New South Wales:—…

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Polling Centres. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1919 · page 4

The following are the chief polling centres of the electorates mentioned:— Cootamundra: Cootamundra; Murrumbidgee Condobolin…

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Elections, Dec. 6th

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 11 September 1919 · page 3

Mr Tudor staled in the House of Rods, yesterday that the Ministry had decided to hold the Federal elections on Dec. 6…

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State Parliament. Series of Questions. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

In the assembly, Mr. Garomer (Newcastle) asked the Minister for Works and Railways if his attention had been drawn to the practice of the…

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Early Federal Elections Likely

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

Prominent members of the National party predict a general election for the Federal Parliament about December 6. Mr. Hughes, is expected to lead the…

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Holman's Election Bogey

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 3

Premier Holman is out to again dragoon the country party into once more attaching itself to the tail of the so-called Nationalists. At the annual…

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French Canadians and Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1919 · page 7

Several French members of the Indian Parliament, who are nearly Liberals, are anxious to move a [?]olution in the House of Commons…

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Wheeled Into Parliament. Limbless M.P's

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 6

Major J. B. Cohen, M.P. for Fairfield, who lost both his legs in the recent war, addressed the House recently, and was allowed to deliver…

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State Parliament. Hay Land Ballots. Mr. Beeby and Mr. Grahame. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, replying to Mr. Bruntnell (Parramatta) who asked if his attention had been drawn to an alleged statement by…

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Crisis in Ireland Provocation and Retaliation. Trouble Over Suppressed Parliament. Sullen Apathy of Moderates. Irish Situation Critical. Proclamation Resented. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 2

The "Times," in a leader, says that the suppression of the Irish Parliament opens an appalling vista of provocation and retaliation, both sides…

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Representation Meeting. Re-election of Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1919 · page 4

The committee of the Wagga Representation Branch met in the Council Chambers on Friday evening Mr. E. E. Collins presiding…

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Echuca Election. Win for the Farmers' Candidate. Majority-over 2 to Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1919 · page 2

The by-election necessitated by the death Mr. A.C. Palmer, Nationalist member for Echuca, was held yesterday. The Labour party did not…

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Federal Parliament. Peace Treaty Adopted. Carried Without Dissent. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1919 · page 4

The debate on the Peace Treaty continued in the House of Representatives last night. Mending eulogised the work of…

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