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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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South Australian Elections Government Wins Easily. Adelaide

The Daily Express · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 1

The only material alteration in to day’s eleotion figures has given Mr. O’Halloran (Labor) as third at Burra. with a lead of three votes ov[?] Mr…

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Federal Parliament. Cockatoo Island. Officials and Men Discredited. Dominions Conference Debate. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes informed Mr. Mahony that the report on Cockatoo Island reflected discredit on both the officials and…

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Wagga Golf Club. Election of Officers and Annual Report

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Wagga Golf Club was held at the School of Arts last night. There was a large attendance of members and associates…

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In Parliament “Wiser Counsels May Prevail” London, April 13

The Daily Express · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

Mr. Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that the railwaymen and transport workers decision to strike, but said the hoped wiser…

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The Crisis Mr. Hughes and Parliament Country Party’s Stand. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 8

When the House of Representatives met this morning the Prime Minister moved the ad[?]ment until Wednesday…

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In Parliament Mr. Hughes Concilitary

The Daily Express · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 1

When the House of Representatives met this afternoon Mr. Hughes submitted a formal motion to the effect that certain papers in connection with…

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HUNGARY Parliament Dissolved The Dynastic Question

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 1

The Hungarian Parliament has dissolved, and the elections will probably be fought on the dynastic question…

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Federal Parliament. "Alleged Working Men" Bring Reflection on Australia. Removing Darwin Trees. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day the Speaker and Treasurer both reproved Messrs. Brennan and Nicholls for asking questions respecting the present…

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Gift to Mr. Hughes Prime Minister Challenged Debate in Parliament Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 1

Mr.Frank Brennan moved the adjournment of the House of Representative today to discuss the position of the Prime Minister in relation to…

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Federal Parliament. Adjournment of House. to Discuss Gift to Mr. Hughes Flour Unfit for Consumption. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 4

The Senate spent the morning on the Air Defence Bill and the second leading was agreed to in committee. Progress was reported and the House…

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British By-election. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. S. Baldwin, formerly Financial Secretary to the Treasury, who was recently appointed President of the Board of Trade, thereby necessitating a…

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South Australian Elections. Farmers Score Another Seat. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 2

A recount of the poll in the Albert electorate of South Australia gave the Farmers' Party another seat…

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Federal Parliament. Wheat Pool Management Royal Commission Moved For. Mr. Parker Moloney's Notice. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

In the Senate to-day Senator Elliott moved the adjournment of the House to discuss grievances in connection with the recent military appointments…

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British By-election. Minister Re-elected. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

In the by-election for Bedford, which was necessitated by the promotion of Mr. F. G. Kelleway from the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign…

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Loss of Memory. Missing Member of Parliament Found. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

The missing member of the House of Commons was not the member for Harwich, but Captain N. Newton Knights the member for Camberwell…

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Federal Parliament. Government Economy. Denial of Extravagance Mr. Hughes's Farewell Statement. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes, in a statement lasting over an hour and a half, said that the Government fully realised the necessity…

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Sturt By-election. Not Until Assembly Meets. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Mr. Dooley, the Acting Premier, explained that the vaccancy in the sturt electorate, caused by the death of Mr. Percy Brookfield, will not be filled until…

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Municipal Elections. Labor Set-back in New Zealand Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

A decisive set-back to the official labor candidates is the outstanding feature of the municipal elections throughout New Zealand. At Wellington Labor…

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Federal Parliament. Financial Statement Discussed. Government Bungling. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

The Senate spent the day in a discussion of the Defence Bill in committee. Progress was reported and the House adjourned until Wednesday…

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Affairs in Ireland Important Debate in British Parliament Government Policy Condemned by Mr Asquith Prime Minister's Spirited Defence. London, April 29

The Daily Express · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 1

Sir Hamar Greenwood, in the House Commons, when moving the Budget for Ireland, said that owing to Fein threats of death many…

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