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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Is an Election Near?

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 4

It is privately stated that the Government is likely to build every railway already commenced, thereby giving producers every facility for the…

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Band Carnival. Wamoon Candidate Busy for Queen Competition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 2

Evidently the young ladies of the Yanco Area wish to see the district bandsmen attired in neat and attractive uniforms as all are eager to lend…

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Grave Riots. at Re-opening of Italian Parliament. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1921 · page 4

The "Daily Mail's" Rome correspondent states that the reopening of Parliament was attended with grave riots. The cavalry charged the mobs, many of…

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Federal Parliament. Estimates Further Considered. Old Age Pension Item. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Massy Greene said that the experiments with pulp from hardwood a West Australia had proved…

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Ulster Still Obdurate Lloyd George Makes Further Overtures Ulster Parliament to Meet on Tuesday Sinn Fein Outrages in Belfast Seriously Affect Position London, Nov 21

The Daily Express · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 1

Sir James Craig, the U[?]ster Premier will son Mr. Lloyd George on Friday Pri[?] to the interview, Lord Birken[?]ad will see a number of the…

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Irish Negotiations. Hope Not Yet Abandoned. Early General Election Unlikely. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 November 1921 · page 2

Sir Gordon Hewart, in a speech at Leicester, said he would not abandon hope of a settlement as long as the Irish conference was sitting. The…

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Mt.hores a Polling-place

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 4

Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Chief electoral Officer:—Referring to previous correspondence, I have to…

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PARLIAMENT Long Recess Predicted Basic Wage Bid Deemed Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 1

It is rumored in political circle that there is a possibility that as soon as estimates are disposed of the House will go into recess for another long…

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Federal Politics. Talk of a General Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 4

Though strenuous efforts are being made by representatives of the Nationalist party in the Federal Parliament to come to a working…

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State Parliament. Leasing the Silos. Government Delay Unexplained SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon Mr. M'Girr moved that it was expedient to bring in a Bill to amend the law relating to industrial arbitration, to fix the…

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Commonwealth Ships. Warmly Defended by Mr. Hughes. Discussion in Federal Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 4

In the House or Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes replying to Mr. Charlton said the Government had decided to give £50,000 to the Russian relief…

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Ulster Parliament Meets Firm Statement by Sir James Craig Week More for Negotiations. British Cabinet [?]Ands New Scheme T O Sinn Fein London, Nov. 29

The Daily Express · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 1

Sir James Craig informed the U ster Parliament that by Tuesday [?] negotiations on the Irish question win have broken down, The Prime…

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Parramatta Seat. Candidates Nominated. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 2

Nominations for the Parramatta seat dosed to-day. The candidates were: Herbert Edward Pratten (Nationalist), Albert Bathurst Piddington…

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Sydney City Council Elections To-day Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 1

The City Council elections which take place to-morrow, are causing unprecedented interest due to ch[?]tic inteadministration by Labor aidermen…

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Federal Election Parramatta Seat Nominations. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 2

Nominations for the Parramatta fe[?]l vacancy closed at noon inday the following candidates being Submitted: —…

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Question in Parliament

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 1

Mr. M. Kilpatrick M.L.A. asked the following question in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd last:…

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State Parliament North Shore Bridge Elections Bill SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 1

The Assembly adjourned at 2.45 this morning. The North Shore Bridge Bill passed the third reading stage by 48 to 14…

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Federal Parliament. Defence Estimates Discussed. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Riley moved the adjournment of the House to discuss public service arbitration, but as not sufficient members…

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State Parliament. Several Budget Points. Further Explained. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 4

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Wearne asked in view of the fact that the senate vacancy would be filled by a joint sitting of both Houses was he in a…

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Senate Candidate

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 3

It is stated in political circles that Mr Hunt, M.L.C., will contest the Senate vacancy, in She Progressive interests The election is caused by…

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