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Politics & elections, 1920

719 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 36

Safeguarding Parliament House Additional Precautions Machine Gunboat on River LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 1

Additional precautions are being taken by the police. A motor boat, with a machine gun, is patrolling the river in front of the House of…

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Protection of Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1920 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" states that the protection of Parliament involves a number of armed' police, all of when are ex-soldiers fortunately on duty at…

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State Parliament. the 44-Hour Week. Bill to Be Introduced. Another Bribery Allegation. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Local Government gave notice in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon of his intention to bring in a bill with the…

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The Harvest. Questions in Parliament. Mr. Dunn As the Farmer's Friend. Prices and Advances. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1920 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Wearne asked the Minister for Agriculture in view of the fact that harvesting was well under weigh in the…

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State Parliament Member for Manly in the Limelight Sir Thomas Henley Moves a Motion an Interesting Sitting, Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 1 December 1920 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Murphy asked the Premier whether he had seen the statement of Mr. Reld, M.L.A., that he had been…

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Sinn Fein Campaign Houses of Parliament Exceptionally Guarded Valuable Cotton Destroyed at Liverpool “Republican Army” Leaders Arrested. London, Nov. 30

The Daily Express · Wednesday 1 December 1920 · page 1

An Incendiary bomb set with a time fuse, and placed In a portmanteau, exploded at 1 o’clock this morning and wrecked a drled. skin warehouse in Upper Thames Street, City There were not any casualties…

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Parliament Vacancies Attorney-general’s Views. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 2

In Parliament to-day the Attorney-General told Mr. Doe that after careful consideration be had come to the conclusion that the Election Va[?]les…

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State Parliament. Allegation of Bribery, Establishment of State, Lottery. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier informed Mr. Burke that if time permitted the Bill to establish a State lottery would be…

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Mayors and Presidents. Election in December

The Daily Express · Thursday 2 December 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Mutch), states that this year tho election of Mayors of Municipalities and…

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New South Wales Parliament. Mr. Reid Again Premier Defends Government Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Reid, answering the Premier’s challenge published yesterday, said about o month after the election, Mr…

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State Parliament. Coal Mine for Railways. Increased Rent for Mining Leases. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Pastures Protection Bill passed the third reading, while the Workmen's Compensation Bill was also read…

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The Harvest. Questions in Parliament No Preference to Farmer "Unionists." the Guarantee of 2/6. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Flannery asked the Minister for Agriculture if the members of the Farmers and Settlers' Association would…

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By-election for Dover

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 1

Bessorborough's death causes a by-election for Dover…

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State Parliament. Anti-profiteering Bill. Debate in the Council. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1920 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-night, the second reading debate on the Anti-Profiteering Bill was continued. Mr. Garland said there were two…

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Shire President. Cu. M'inerney Chosen. Unanimous Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 6 December 1920 · page 2

Adjungbilly Shire has a new president — elected at a full meeting of the councillors on Saturday. He is Mr. J. A. M'Inerney of…

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World Parliament. Position of Small Nations Argentine Withdraws. Will Australia Need Three Spokesmen? London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1920 · page 2

Reuter's Geneva correspondent states that Argentine has withdrawn from the League of Nations owing to the shelving of its proposed…

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Notes and News Mayoral Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1920 · page 3

During this month every one of the 321 shires and municipalities in the State will elect its President or Mayor for next year. This is…

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DESCHANEL Senatorial Candidate LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 December 1920 · page 1

Deschanel states that he is willing to contest the Senatorial elections…

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INDIA The Elections Assembly of Moderates LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 December 1920 · page 1

The Delhi elections for the new councils, not yet complete, show poor voting, Many prominents from the late Legislative Council were elected, and…

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This Season’s Harvest Many Questions in Parliament Payment of State and Federal Guarantees. Minister Says “Negotiations Are Still in Progress”

The Daily Express · Wednesday 8 December 1920 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day several questions were asked regarding the handling of the harvest and the payment of the guarantees…

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