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Politics & elections, 1921

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Election of Officers

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 6

The election of officers then took place. The following were nominated for the respective positions indicated: President: Mr. Waterford,…

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City Elections. Sweeping Victory for Civic Reform. Majority of Six Indicated. Ald. Lambert Squeezes In. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 2

The city Council elections (to-day, the most momentous held in the City for years, resulted in a sweeping victory for the Civic Reform Party. The…

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Election of Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 2

At the next meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, the election of Mayor for the forthcoming year will take place…

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City Council Elections Big Victory for Reform. Sydney, Friday Morning

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 2

The City of Sydney elections held yesterday caused widespread, interest and the polling was exceptionally heavy…

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Death-knell of Lambertism Result of Civic Elections in Sydney Labor Party Hopelessly Routed Lord Mayor Lambert Re-elected by 3 Votes Only Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 1

The Sydney Civic Elections were held to-day and occasioned deeper Interest than has been manifested for many years. Both partlet —Labor and Civic Reform—exerted their almost efforts to secure the victory. On Labor’s side the Lord Mayor gave…

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State Parliament. Early Morning Sitting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 7

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

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Wm Service Homes. Department's Administration Attacked. Debate in Federal Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day the Speaker agreed to Mr. Rodgers moving the adoption of the Repatriation Bill estimates. He spoke…

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The Day After City Civic Elections Labours Excuses, Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 1

Labour is duding excuse for its de foal at the city council Elections. The A.L.P. Complains that civil Refrainers pealed so strength where's later piled only…

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Local and Central Wagga Mayoral Election

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 2

The election of a Mlayor for 1922 will take place in the Wagga Municipal Council at its next meeting on December 15…

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Election Expenses. Georgeson's Reported Statement. Denied by Mr. Cann. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 December 1921 · page 3

The Minister for Mines and Local Government, Mr. George Cann, last night made the following statement: "I wish to give an emphatic denial to…

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Federal Parliament. Finalising the Tariff. Senate's Reqesuts Considered. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 December 1921 · page 2

When business opened in the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Fenton, as a matter of privilege, drew attention to Mr. Malony's attack on Mr…

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Senate Vacancy. Mr. H. C. Garland Chosen. As Nationalist Candidate. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 December 1921 · page 2

The Nationalist Party has definitely decided to nominate Mr. H. C. M. Garland for the vacancy in the Senate, caused through the resignation of…

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Passing Notes an Instructive Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 December 1921 · page 2

The election of aldermen to the City Council of Sydney would not ordinarily interest country readers very keenly. The one just held, however, has so…

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State Parliament. the Question of Pairs. Opposition Protests. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Molesworth asked the Attorney-General had he noticed that in view of the fact that the price of flour had been…

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Danny Does It. Resigns Speakership. a General Election Inevitable. Sydney, This Day, 9 a.m

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 2

Mr D. Levy has tendered his resignation as Speaker of the Assembly, which will take effect in 24 hours…

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Canadian Elections Ministry Mauled Badly Premier's Close Call LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 1

The Canadian Ministry was badly de-feated at the elections. Six Ministers were not returned. The Premier had a close shave…

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State Crisis Levy Resigns General Election Inevitable SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 1

Mr. Levy tendered his resignation as Speaker of the Assembly, which will take effect in 2[?] hours. A general election is considered…

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Mayoral Elections

The Daily Express · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 2

This is the month when every Municipality and Shire in New South Wales must elect its Mayor or President for the ensuring twelve months. This…

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State Parliament. Speaker Resigns. Election Probable

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. D. Levy speaker in the State Parliament, resigned his office yesterday and the House was adjourned until next Tuesday. Then the Leader of the…

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Commonwealth Parliament Both Houses Sit All Night £10,000,000 for Soldiers SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 1

Both Federal Houses sat throughout the night. The Bill to reimpose income tax passed all stages. The Minister stated that while there…

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