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Politics & elections, 1920

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(Published by arrangement) U.S.A. Elections. a Wet and Dry Fight. League of Nations Ignored

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 3

Campaigning in connection with the Congressional elections, which take place in America very shortly, is now in full swing. Although both…

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New Northern State. Proposed Discussion in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 October 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Chaffey asked the Premier, in view of the importance of the proposed establishment of a new…

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State Parliament Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 2

In the State Parliament this afternoon the Minister for Labor informed Mr Bugnall that of the numbers of unemployed in the State from…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Hughes and the Senate Supply Bill Passed. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 2

The Federal Senate agreed with the House of Representatives' views on the Arbitration Bill, and adjourned until Wednesday…

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U.S.A. Elections. (Published by Arrangement). a Wet and Dry Fight. League of Nations Ignored

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 7

Campaigning in connection with the Congressional elections, which take place in America very shortly, is now in full swing…

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(Published by Authority) U.s.a. Elections. a Wet and Dry Fight. League of Nations Ignored

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 1

[?] connection with the Congresstunal elections, which sake place in America very shortly, is now in fall swing…

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Queensland Elections Voting Day To-day. Wooing the Farmers’ Vote. Brisbane

The Daily Express · Saturday 9 October 1920 · page 2

But for tho tact that voting is compulsory in Queensland, it would be safe to predict a small poll at the general elections, which take place…

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Queensland Election Labor Loses Ground. But Wil Probably Retain Office. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1920 · page 2

The Queensland elections passed off quietly yesterday. The results to hand are incomplete, but they indicate a setback for the Labor Party, which will…

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Queensland Elections. Labor Loses Many Seats. Premier Theodore’s Seat in Doubt Northern Country Party Successes. Brisbane

The Daily Express · Monday 11 October 1920 · page 1

The State elections were held on Saturday. Polling proceeded quietly to the end, with a total absence of excitement. The streets were…

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Mr. Watt Returns Reserves Statement for Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 1

Mr. Watt, formerly Federal Treasurer, returned to Sydney by the steamer Niagara to-day, but said [?] will reserve his remarks regarding…

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Mr. Watt's Return. Will Speak in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 2

Mr. Watt, ex-Federal Treasurer, returned by the Niagara to-day. In answer to a reporter he said: "Anything about myself, and anything…

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Queensland Election

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 2

The latest count in the Queensland election gives the state of parties as follows:—Labor 41, Nationalists II, Country Party…

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America. Presidential Election. Intrusion of Ireland. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 2

The "Times" Washington correspondent Mates that the Presidential election hinges on Ireland, and the League of Nations…

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Queensland Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 3

The Queensland elections passed off quietly on Saturday. The results to hand are incomplete, but they indicate a set-back for the Labor Party,…

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Presidential Election Senator Cox’s Candidature Attack on Taft-wilsonian Methods. New York, Oct. 11

The Daily Express · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 1

Springfield, Massachusetts advices State that Senator Cox made a statement printing out [?]at President asked and received advice of important,…

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State Parliament. the Profiteering Bill. Apex of High Prices Reached. Law of Supply and Demand Taking Charge. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 1

In the State Parliament this afternoon the Minister for Labor informed Mr. Gardiner that the Government had under consideration in connection…

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Still Unchanged. Queensland Election Results. Nationalists Expect More Wins. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 3

The latest Queensland election results show that the position is still unchanged. The Nationalists are confident of…

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Victorian Elections Nominations Declared. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 1

Nominations for the new Victorian Legislative Assembly were declared by returning officers to-day immediately after the cl[?]ing time at noon…

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Queensland Elections Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 1

The latest figures for the Queensland elections show that for Port Curtis Mr. Carter (Labor) Ins 1516 votos, while Mr. Fletcher…

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Queensland Elections Ministry’s Mojority Stil[?], Uncertain. Brisbane

The Daily Express · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 4

Three days have passed since the general elections. and still [?] is [?] possible to jay d[?]tlnl[?]ely whether the Government has secured a [?]…

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