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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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N.s.w. Parliament. New Session Opened Yesterday Long Legislative Programme Submitted. Premier Refuses Information on His Financial Mission

The Daily Express · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 1

The third session of the State Parliament was opened to-day after a record recess of eight and a half months…

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Victorian Elections Half the People Did Not Vote Premier Not Too Satisfied MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 1

The State of parties in the Victorian election is: Nationalists 31, Labor 21, Farmers' Union 12, Independent 1. Doubtful 5…

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Unemployed. Demonstration Outside Parliament. Annoying the Government. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 2

About 5000 people attended a demonstration outside Parliament House tonight to impress upon the Government the necessity of doing something to…

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'Wanting' in Loyalty' Sir George Fuller Moves Motion of Censure Last Nights Debate in Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 1

In the Legislatlve Attembly this afternoon, the leader of the Opposition, Sir George Fuller, by way of [?] on the Address-in-Reply moved at motion of censure on the Government on the grounds that:…

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Victorian Elections Country Party's Attitude "Will Support the Government" SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states it is on the cards that the Country party will support the State Government and enable them to carry on for the…

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Victorian Elections. No Marked Change. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 2

Latest Victorian ejection returns soon no marked change. The Liberal party are still hopeful they will win the Mornington seat, but some doubt is still…

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State Session. Parliament Opened

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 5

Sir Walter Davidson, in full Windson Court uniform, accompanied by Dame margaret Davidson, and two aides, who wore that brillion parade…

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State Parliament Opens. New Legislation

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 4

After a recess lasting eight and a half months the third session of the present Parliament was opened at noon on Tuesday…

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Cabinet Appoints Six Extra Ms'.L.C. Sixteen Approved by Governor. No Trades Hall Candidates Chosen

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 3

A surprise move was made on Tuesday, when the Cabinet recommended the appointment of six new M's.L.A., in addition to the ten…

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To Oppose Labor Party. at Next Elections. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 2

It was authoritatively staled at the Trades Hall to-day that an organisation of unionists was being formed to oppose the Labor Government at the…

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'Controlled by Extremists' Sensation in Queensland Parliament Labor Member Castigates the Party “A Cold Political Machine.” “Beguiling the Workers”

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 September 1921 · page 1

Mr. Peterson, a Labor member of the State Assembly, in announcing his resignation from the Labor Party, has bitterly criticised the…

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Victorian Elections. Liberals Defeated at Mornington. Government's Fate in Doubt MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1921 · page 4

The Mornington seat was won by Mr. Downward, the retiring Farmers' candidate, the voting being as follows: Downward 3836, Cook 3500…

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Shire Election

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 September 1921 · page 2

Our news in Friday's issue that three of the six councillors of Jindalee Shire had resigned, was rather startling. When half a council suddenly leaves…

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Victorian Election Government's Position. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 5 September 1921 · page 1

Returning thanks for his re-election the Premier said he wanted to tell the people that members of the Government would refuse to be…

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Queensland Politics Retrenchment Scheme Possible Early Election BRISBANE

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 1

Addressing the Queensland Natiional Democratic Council, the chairman stated there was a possibility, within the next month or two that an appeal…

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Victorian Politics Parliament Meeting. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 September 1921 · page 1

Owing to the fact that ten [?] [?] not yet been r[?]urned, the Le[?]lative Assembly did not proceed today with the swearing in of members…

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The State Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 2

Time was when eitquette forbade criticism of a Governor's actions, but even the staid metropolitan morning daily has thrown tradition to the four…

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LAMBERT, M.H.R. the Reduced Polling. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 1

The West Sydney Poll was declared today. Mr. Lambert in returning thanks, said that notwithstanding misleading…

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Victorian Politics Parliament Meets. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 1

Sir John Mackay was unanimously elected Speaker of the Victorian Parliament to-day on the motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr…

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Federal Parliament. Will Re-assemble on September [?]. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 2

Sir Joseph Cook definitely announced to-day that the House of Representatives will re-assemble on September [?]…

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