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Politics & elections, 1920

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The State Election the Murray Vote Dissected

The Daily Express · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 2

An analysis of the votes recorded at the recent State Election for the Murray seat, as showing separately the Labor and anti-Labor voting strength…

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Parliament Meets Next Tuesday, Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 2

The Premier stated to-day the State Parliament will de[?]tely meet next Tuesday…

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Qualified Members of Parliament

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

There are so few cheering signs of the times to-day everything politically, socially and Industrially [?] and Irretrievably…

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Federal Parliament. Cauge, Question Canberra. and Industrial Peace. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

Senator Thomas to-day urged the Government to consider the advisability of the construction of a railway from Port Augusta to Sydney, via Broken…

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Federal Parliament. Industrial Peace Bill. Commended by Mr. Tudor. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives tonight Mr. Hughes told Mr. Tudor that the Industrial Peace Bill could not be postponed until outside…

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Cabinet Meeting Preparing for Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 2

A Cabinet meeting was held this afternoon. At the conclusion the Promier said the whole time was occupied with discussing and [?]…

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Federal Parliament. Trade Commissioner Waisted Our Industrial Trouble. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 2

Without a division the Senate to-night carried a resolution moved by Senator fell that Australian trade commissioners should be appointed in…

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Industrial Matters Prime Minister's Speech Justice Higgins Blames Parliament. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 1

When Mr. Justice Higgins took his seat on the Federal Arbitration Court, Sydney this morning, he said: Having read the speech of the Prime…

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State Parliament. Government Programme Ready. Motion of Censure Proposed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 2

The Government has put the finishing touches on its programme which it will lay before Parliament. The programme is a short one, and…

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"Separate Peace with Germany." The Rival Candidates Cox on Harding VANCOUVER, Frday

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 1

Governor Cox, in accepting his nomination for the Presidency, said that Harding's programme was nothing else but a separate peace with…

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Wagga Council. Two Aldermen Resign. Big Field of Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1920 · page 4

Mr. Robert Emblen, Town Clerk stated yesterday that the resignations of Aldermen B. F. Moin and D. S. Cameron from the Wagga Council had…

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The Speaker. Rumor of Resignation. Possible Early Election. Goulburn

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1920 · page 4

Speaking to a gathering of his supporters in the Town Hall this afternoon, Mr. A. G. James, M.L.A., hinted at the possibility of Mr. Levy…

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American Election Effect on Peace Treaty. Vancouver. Aug. 7

The Daily Express · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Si[?]ne Interviewed by Vice President Mershall, said a Democratic two thirds majority In the [?]ate will not be attached, even if the…

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Parliament Meets at Last! The Proposals Public Wheat Pool SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened to-day at noon. The Governor's speech set out proposals to be submitted for the…

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Items of News. Council Bye-election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Robert Emblen, Town Clerk, stated yesterday that the nomination day for candidates of the forthcoming bye-election of the Council to be…

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Sinn Fein Parliament. Activity m America. Relations with Soviets. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 2

The "Evening Standard" says that the Sinn Fein Parliament recently decided to ratify the expenditure of £100,000 by de Valera in connection…

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Parliament Opened. a Comprehensive Programme. Electoral Law. Proposed Wheat Pool. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 3

The State Parliament opened at noon to-day. The Governor's speech set out that proposals would be submitted for…

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Irish Troubl Propaganda in Sinn Fein Parliament Grants Funds. London, Aug. 9

The Daily Express · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 2

The EVENING STANDARD publics a secret Sinn Fein document containing resolutions of the Hall Eir[?] teapoweding De Valera to spend…

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Parliament Opens. the Governor’s Speech. Mr. Beeby’s Resignation Announced. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 1

The Governor’s speech in Parliament to-day outlined proposals for an amendment to the Electoral Act, Endowment of Motherhood. Compulsory…

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Labor Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga branch of the Australian Labor Party was held last night, when arrangements were considered in connection with the…

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