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Politics & elections, 1921

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Questions in Parliament

The Daily Express · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

In Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Oakes asked the Acting Premier whether he bad noticed statements in the daily press concerning happing in…

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The Kidnapping Questions in Parliament .Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Sir Thomas Henley inquired whether the Government intended taking action against the ruffians who…

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State Parliament. the Partridge Case. An the Wheat Pool. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 2

In the Assembly this Afternoon Sir Thomas Henley asked what action had been taken in bringing to justice the persons who kidnapped Miss…

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State Parliament. Many Matters Ventilated. Wheat, the A.L.P., and Wild Dogs. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Wearne asked the Treasurer in view of the fact that over 156 branches farmers' organisations throughout the State have…

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Parliament or Stadium

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 4

Pandemonium was uppermost in Parliament House last night. During a debate on the Wheat Bill the Opposition stonewalled and there were…

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Illegal Betting Questions in Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 1

Mr. Fitzpatrick, in Parliament to-day complained of the large amount of illegal betting in the city and declared that shops in all the suburbs…

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The Bramston Case Question in Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Dr. Arthur directed the Acting Premier's attention to an editorial in the “Workers” newspaper, calling upon…

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Architects' Bill. Is It Democratic? Debate in Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 1

The Legislative Council to-night continued the debate In Committee on the Archltects Bill the Government measure which the A,L.P. has ordered…

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State Parliament. Licensing Betting Shops Casual Vacancies Bill. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice in view of the fact that the city was reeking with unlicensed betting…

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British Emigration the Government Scheme Debate in Parliament. London, Nov. 4

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons, Mr. Gideon Murray complained that the supplem[?]tary [?]nate of £350,000 for overseas se[?]ment would only…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Hughes's Surprise. Land in New Hebrides. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes told Mr. Bamford that the Commonwealth guarantee regarding the price of cotton dropped…

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Lively Proceedings. Excitement in State Parliament. An Early Morning Sitting. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 4

The Assembly sat until 4 o'clock this morning considering the Wheat Marketing Bull in committee. Mr. Chaffey moved an amendment to…

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Government Offer Irish Parliament and Councils

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 1

The "Sunday Times" which is well informed ministerially, is optimistic. It says that nothing is more favorable to peace than the draft agreement which…

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State Parliament. Avalanche of Questions. Debate on Wheat Bill. Not Concluded Yet. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day Sir George Fuller asked the Premier it he was in a position to give the House any Information in regard to the decisions arrived…

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State Parliament. Wheat Bill Carried, Legislation by Gagging. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Gardiner asked the Minister for Labor what action he proposed to take to protect the workers owing to the…

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City Council the Franchise Bill Scenes in Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 2

Scenes of great disorder occurred during the debate in Committee of the Legislative Assembly on the City Corporation Amendment Bill to…

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Federal Parliament. Commonwealth [?]. Laid Up Through Want of Cargo. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 2

Both the Houses met to-day. The Senate made progress in committee with the Public Service Bill and adjourned until next day…

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Scenes in Parliament

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly has bludgeoned the Wheat Marketing Bill through, also the City Corporation Bill. The closure was applied to every…

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Federal Parliament. Old Age Pensions. Increase Impossible. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Groom told Mr. Bamford that the works at Willis Island Cyclone Observatiory had been completed…

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Municipal Election Three Candidates

The Daily Express · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 2

The extraordinary va[?]ey in the Wagga Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. F. C. Stellway has called forth three candidates to…

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