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Politics & elections, 1920

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Mayoral Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

The election of Mayors this year takes place as in the past between February 1 and 14, but with this difference: Previously, elected Mayors…

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Preparing for Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

In anticipation of a State election, probably early in March next, a conference of the returning officers of the various electorates was held in Sydney…

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State Elections. the Murray Seat. Choosing the Progressive Candidates. Support for Mr. Beeby

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga branch of the Fanners and Settlers' Association of New South Wales was held in the School of Arts, Wagga…

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Shire Election

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

At noon to-day the Returning Officer, M. W. E. Ward (clark) formally read the nominations for the Jindalee Shire Council. All six sitting…

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Federal Elections. Informal Votes. the State's Record. Over 100,000 Cast

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

Mr. Irwin (Commonwealth Electoral Officer) stated yesterday that the House of Representatives seats in New South Wales at the recent…

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Ardlethan. (From our Correspondent). Tuesday, Jan 7th, Shire Elections

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

If nomination forms come to hand to-day, Mr. J. W. Hawthorne, of Uley, Ardlethan, will be a candidate for shire election…

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Shire Nominations. No Elections Necessary

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

Yesterday was nomination day for candidates for the triennial shire elections. Three councillors were required for…

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Coming Elections. Party Amalgamation. Premier's Scheme Rejected. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 4

It was definitely ascertained to night that there will be no alliance between the Nationalist and the Progressive parties to fight the forthcoming…

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Polling Places

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

The councillors decided to have polling booths in the event of contested elections, at the following places:—"A" Riding:…

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Next Election. Proportional Voting

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

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

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Senate Elections. Victoria. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

The latest progress returns for the election of the third Senator for Victoria are: Russell, 194,933; Barker, 164,824; Paterson, 134,833…

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Brisbane Election. Eggs and Tomatoes. Candidate's Experience. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

At the declaration of the poll for the Brisbane electorate, Colonel Cameron, the successful candidate, thanked his opponent, Mr. Finlayson, for the fair…

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State Elections. Cootamundra Seat

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The nomination of Mr. John Fitz-patrick, Tiberoo, Illabo, in addition to Messrs. L. R.Tierney, of Young, and Hugh Main, of Illabo, as…

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The State Elections. (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser,")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

Sir,—The Federal elections results, as applied to the forthcoming elections, are disconcerting in this State, and action is called for by those who have…

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Federal Elections. Senator Russell Elected. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The count for the election of the third Senator for Victoria was concluded to-day. Senator Russell received 313,052…

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Shire Elections

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

Ratepayers in "C." riding are disappointed that Cr. J. Banyan is not offering himself this time. No one was more certain of being relumed…

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The Municipal Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

Nominations for the Cootamundra Town Council close on Thursday of next week; and now it looks as if interest in the triennial event will…

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The Municipal Election. (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

Sir,—Electors, before giving their promises to any candidates for Municipal honours, should be sure that such are men in whom they can place…

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State Elections Campaign Opened. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

The election campaign has been opened in the Wammerawa electorate. The Bathurst branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association is…

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Next Election. Proportional Voting

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 4

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

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