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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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The State Parliament. Children’s Maintenance Bill Hostile Reception by Council. Burren Juck Hydro-electric Scheme. Passes Second Reading

The Daily Express · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 1

In Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Mc[?] asked was it a fact the wheat. [?]los which were being constructed throughout the country were in many…

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Pre-selection of Candidates. (To the Editor “Daily Express”)

The Daily Express · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 2

Sir,—Mr. Trothowan at Wagga recently stated that, owing lo the system of proportional Representation. a pre-selection of candidates for [?]…

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General Cables. London Municipal Elections. Big Gains for Labor. London, Nov. 3

The Daily Express · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 1

The municipal election results in London are available in only 8 out of 28 boroughs A remarkable labour victory with absolute majorities occurred…

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State Parliament. Maintenance of Children Bill

The Daily Express · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

It was stated to-day the Milk and ice Carters’ Union intends to demand the payment of the new living wage notwithstanding legislation making…

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State Parliament. a Late Sitting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

The Assembly sat until half-past 2 this morning, and the following Bills were taken into the second reading stage:—Gilmore to Batlow railway…

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Senate Candidates. Nationalist Selection. Sydney, Thursdays

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

The Nationalist candidates for the Senate were selected to-night. They are:—General Cox, sergeant W. Duncan, A.I.F., ex-secretary of the Labour…

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Federal Elections. Contest for the Hume Mr. Moloney at Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

Mr. Parker Moloney, selected Labor candidate for the Hume, addressed tho electors from the belcony of the Australian Hotel last night…

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Shire Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 6

The elections will take place an January 31st, 1920. and nominatlons will close on January 9th next. The present Council will go out of…

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Electioneering Committee Rooms

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 4

The Nationalists have installed themselves in the "Herald" buildings. Labour has ho special place—only the usual rendezvous in Parker-street…

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London Borough Elections. London, Nov. 5

The Daily Express · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

The final results of elections, In 28 London boroughs, give[?]e the Reformers control of 11 Councils, Labour 14, and Progressives 1…

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African Elections Capetown

The Daily Express · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

At Bloemsfontein Hertzog issued an election manifesto wherein he accused the Government of being dragged into the war and malting great…

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Shire Elections. Nominations Close January 9

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

When I[?] closed three yean ago for the Shire elections many ratepayers who had intended contesting the various ridings stated that they bad not…

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Federal Elections. the Hume Contest. Mr. Townsend's Address

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1919 · page 4

Mr. E. Townsend. selected National candidate, addressed a meeting from the balcony of the Commercial Hotel last night…

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Next Election. Proportional Voting

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 4

Under the new system of voting at the coming State election an elctor at a polling booth must vote for the whole of the…

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National Candidate’s Address

The Daily Express · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 2

Mr. E. Townsend, the selected Nationalist candidate, delivered his opening address from the balcony of the Commercial Hotel on Friday…

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State Parliament. Questions and Answers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 1

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Ley (Hurstville) asked the Premier if the Government was at present carrying on negotiations with any financial…

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Canadian Parliament Peace Session Adjourned. Vancouver, Nov. 10

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 1

Ottawa advises the Peace Session of Parliament has adjourned. It ratified the acquisition of the Grand Trunk Railway. Tho Government…

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State Parliament Coercion of Members Alleged Premier Asks for Notice. Wagga Flood Relief Bill Through Committee

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 1

In the legislative Assembly this afternoon, Sir Geo, Fuller, replying to Mr. s[?] said he was not aware that employees of the Sydney Mint were…

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The Progressive Candidate

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 2

An article elsewhere gives an iden an the doings of the Progressive candidate, Mr. C. Milthorpe. He has been well occupied in addressing…

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The Hume Campaign the Labor Candidate

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Lockhart P.L.L. meeting at Thorne's rooms on Saturday evening. Mr M. Clear, President, Was in…

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