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Politics & elections, 1921

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Empire Defence. the Conference DEClSION Parliament to Considers (Copyright, Australian Press Association.) LONDON. August 5

The Daily Express · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 1

The naval defence resolution passed at the Imperial conference reads. “That while recognising the necessity for co-operation among the…

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Number of Candidates. Not Yet Known

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 2

Just how many candidates will contest West Sydney in the interests of Labor will not be definitely known until the closing of nominations. Last…

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West Sydney. Triangular Contest for Selection. Mr. Andrew Fisher a Candidate SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 2

It was stated at Macdonell this morning that Mr. Andrew Fisher had announced his intention of contesting the Labor selection ballot for…

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Maranoa By-election. Hunter Leading by 1558. BRISDANE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 2

Following are the latest figure in the Maranoa by-election: Hunter 10,515, Dunstan 8957, a majority of 1558…

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State Parliament. Question of Late Sitting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 2

It is understood that [?] the next meeting of the Labor cancus the question of the hours of sitting during next session will he raised with a…

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Jugo-slav Parliament The Communist Members 53 Arrested LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 1

A Belgrade message says 53 Communist members of the Jugoslav Parliament have been arrested…

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Queensland Parliament Opened To-Day 31 Proposed New Bills BRISBANE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 1

Queensland Parliament opened (to-day. Thirty-one new measures are foreshadowed, including-bills for the abolition of the Legislative Council,…

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Farmers’ Parliament F. and S.a. Annual Conference Presidente Far-reaching Criticism. Appreciation O F Judge Beeby. =

The Daily Express · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 1

The Annual Conference of the Farmers and S[?] Association was opened to-day, Mr. Killen presiding. The Secretary report stated that…

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Victorian Elections. Premier at Castlemaine Asks for Clear Mandate. Ministry Represents All Parties. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Lawson, speaking at Castlemaine to-night said that as a result of a momentary combination of two sectional interests with…

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Queensland Parliament Legislation Forecasts. Brisbane

The Daily Express · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 1

The Queensland Parliament was opened at soon to-day. The Governors speech forecasted legislation allowing farmers to carry…

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Queensland Parliament Opened Yesterday. Abolition of Upper House. Also of Capital Punishment. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 3

The Queensland Parliament was opened to-day. There are thirty-one new measures foreshadowed including Pills for the abolition of the…

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The Victorian Elections

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 2

If Mr. Lawson, the Victorian Premier, and the Ministry which he leads and for which the speaks could be taken at his own valuation…

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Victorian Elections, Country Party's Campaign. Opened by Mr. Allan. Compulsory Wheat Pool Certain. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 3

Mr. Allan, leader of the Country party in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, said at Kyabram to-night that the election was a struggle for the…

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Canberra Testing Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 2

When the Federal Parliament reassembles a motion will be tabled in the House of Ropresentatives request, the Governor General to summon…

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Retrenchment. an Angry Debate. in South Australian Parliament. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 2

There is mild consternation, in Adelaide Labor circle's over the grave announcement of the Premier, Mr. Barwell, regarding retrenchment. In…

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Farmers Parliament F.S.A. Conference Discusses Politics. Instructions to the Progressive Party Retrenchment with Limitations. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 1

At the Farmers and Settlers’ Conference to-day Mr. Drummond, M.L.A. speaking on behalf of several branches of the association, moved…

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"The Farmers' Parliament" To-Day's Doings Against Fixation of Prices Confiscatory Legislation Condemned Cut Out the Super Tax Mr. Killen Re-elected President SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 1

Thomas Hunt Dandaloo moved "that this conference unanimously enter its protest against the fixation of prices in the marketing of farming…

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Victorian Elections. the Labor Side. Mr. Prendergast's Views. "The Discredited Lawson Government." Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 2

Mr. Frendergast, leader of the Victorian State Labor party and of the Opposition, speaking at North Melbourne to-night, said the Lawson…

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McGIRR’S BABY [?] Bill Ready for Parliament

The Daily Express · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

[?] [?] to-day that the [?] Bill was [?]…

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"The Farmers' Parliament" Soldiers' Matters Several Resolutions SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 1

The Farmers and Settlers' conference carried the following resolutions, dealing with the repatriation of returned soldiers, "that whore a soldier…

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