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Politics & elections, 1921

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Acute State Crisis Mr. Levy Vacates the Speakers Chair Parliament Adjourned Until Next Week Ministers Much Perturbed General ELECTlON Seems Unavoidable. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 1

As was announced yesterday the Government know on Wed[?]esday night that Mr. Levy wou’d not r[?]nain in the Speaker’s chair for more tha[?]…

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Yanko Shire Council. Election of President

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 4

A special meeting of the Yanko shire Council was held on Tuesday last for the purpose of electing a President for the ensuing year. There…

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Mr. Levy Resigns. General Election Considered Inevitable. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. Levy has tendered bis resignation as Speaker of the Assembly, which will take effect in 24 hours. A general election is considered…

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Mr. Levy Resigns. Tangled Political Impasse Reached. General Election Considered Inevitable Opposition May Attempt to Carry On. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. Levy resigned his position as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly this afternoon at four o'clock. Mr. Dooley (the Premier), after the…

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Lord Mayor. Labor May Support Reform Candidate. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 4

It is reported that the Labor party may nominate a Civic Reform candidate in opposition to Ald. W. P. M'Elhone at to-morrow's meeting of…

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Election by Groups

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 2

History is made rapidly nowadays. "Our little sytems have their day: they have their day and cease to be." When Tennyson so wrote, the world was…

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The Irish Free State How the Settlement Is Received [?]Lster Press Displays Resentment of Terms British Parliamentary Approval Is Assured Election Will Follow

The Daily Express · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 1

Mr. le[?]mel colling one of the thiefs of the Irish Delegation at the [?]cent conf[?]rence in an interview or the creation of the Irish Fre[?] stu[?]…

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Position Reviewed Prospects of Election Government Hanging on “Daily Express” Special. SYDNEY Thursday Night

The Daily Express · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 1

That the Government is anxious [?] bold on to office is shown by the Premier’s straight out statement [?] Paril[?]ment this afternoon and th…

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British Parliament Ceremonial Opening ELECTlON in March. London, Dec. 8

The Daily Express · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 1

The State opening of Parliament on December 14 will be impressive and spectacular and on a scale bo[?]tting the history of the occasion. The Irish…

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Federal Parliament. Members' Salaries. All Proposals for Reduction Defeated. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes told Mr. Lamond that the saw no reason to vary the decision arrived at by Sir Joseph Cook…

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London Labor Conference. Party's Election Programme. (Reuter.) LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 4

The National Labor conference at London has resolved upon insisting that unemployment be made a national charge, urging trade with Russia,…

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Dissension. in Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 3

It is stated that there is dissension in the Queensland Cabinet, and it appears that Mr. Fihelly resents the curb which the Premier seeks to place…

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Federal Parliament. Income Tax Assessment Act. Bill Passes Both Houses. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. L. E. Groom introduced his Income Tax Assessment Act. He pointed out that the Senate had…

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Will There Be an Election? "A Foregone Conclusion" Laborites in Two Camps SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 1

An election in looked upon by the rank and file of State Labor party as a foregone conclusion. It is like wise regarded as a certainty among the…

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Canadian Elections Situation Like N.S.W. OTTAWA, Dec. 10

The Daily Express · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 2

Revised election retures[?] leave the Libernts with only his seats against a combined Opposition of 117. If the Liberals appoint a Spearer the parties…

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Election Proposals Labor Preparing. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 1

There is a strong trend of opluion[?] that there will be a general election in a few weeks. Defeated Labor candidates are already preparing [?]…

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New State Movement Growing Enthusiasm in Wagga. Visit of Dr. Earle Page, M.h.r. Referendum Promised at Next Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 2

Dr. Earle Page, who is, perhaps, the most prominent figure in the New State movements of New South Wales, and who is the leader of the…

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Parramatta Election. Final Figures. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 4

The final figures in connection with the Parramatta by-election are: Pratten 20,768, Hutchinson 5626, Pidding ton 2787, Addison'2268, and informal…

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Parramatta Election Final Figures. Labor's Excuse. Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 1

The final figures in the Parramatta by selection were:— Pratten (Nationalist) 20,768; Hutchinson C[?]nson (labor), 5,626; Paddington…

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Where Ulster Stands Sir James Crag in Parliament Declares That Llord George Broke Faith De Valera Expla[?] and Defends the “Honor of Ireland. London, Dec, 12

The Daily Express · Wednesday 14 December 1921 · page 1

The Protestant Archbishop of Dublin (Dr. Gregg), in the course of a sermon yesterday, said:— "It concerns [?] all to offer the…

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