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Politics & elections, 1919

2,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 115

The R.a.s. Annual Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 7

The annual meeting of the members of the Royal Agricultural Society is called for May 26 next, when the annual election of office-bearers will take place. The system of voting…

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Progress Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 5

Already there are whispers of candidates for municipal honors in the Smithfield, and Fairfield Council at the triennial election, which may be held in January or…

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Premier on Peace Terms in Commons Lloyd George's Striking Speech Asks for Confidence of Parliament Attack on Northcliffe London

The Mirror · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 1

Mr. Lloyd George, in his speech in the House of Commons, said that representatives of the Great Powers had reached a complete understanding on…

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Scene in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 April 1919 · page 7

During the Pensions debate in the House of Commons, a woman in the gallery shouted: "You have not settled the last war, and are leading the people into another." She was…

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The Goeben Escape. Reference in Parliament. London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 April 1919 · page 5

Commander Bellairs, in the House of Commons, demanded the publication of the findings of the court-martial of Vice-Admiral Troubridge in reference to the escape of the…

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The Labor Candidate

The Sun · Tuesday 22 April 1919 · page 4

It is regarded as certain by Paddington Labor advocates that Mr. L. G. O'Hara will secure the selection for the Paddington seat, since Mr. Jack Power…

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Not As Bad As Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 2

During the hearing of a case at Richmond Court on Friday. Mr. Walker M.L.A. was petting [?] from one of his [?] The words "Yours a War."…

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Paddington By-election Labor Candidates Numerous

Evening News · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 2

A ballet will be taken among league [?] members at Paddington on Saturday to select a Labor candidate to con[?] the by-election rendered…

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Paddington By-election. Labour Nominations. Mr. Osborne, Ex-m.l.a., Censured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 11

Mr. P. C. Evans, secretary to the A.L.P., stated last night that the following nominations for the Labour selection in connection with the Paddington seat had been…

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Bat and Ball. Revival of Interest in Cricket. Comments on Candidates for Test Match. Sec[?] Eighest Aggregates in Grade Competition. Mosman a Candidate for First Grath Monore—gordon's Second and Teird Tams

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 6

The cricket season which has just [?] been a notable one from many [?] The cessation of the [?]the interstate…

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Paddington By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 8

Mr. Evans, secretary of the 'New South Wales branch of the Australian Labor Party, stated last night that the following nominations for the Labor selection for Paddington…

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Parliament. Further Prorogation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 6

No date has yet been fixed for the resumption of the State Parliamentary sittings. The following correspondence has passed between the Premier and Mr. Doyle, secretary to the…

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The New Irish Parliament. Socialist Declaration

The Australian Worker · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 15

The following is the democratic declaration of the "An Dail. Eireann," or Irish Assembly, which opened its proceedings in Dublin recently:…

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Coming Elections in Tasmania. the Labour Party. Hobart, April 22

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 37

A certain section of the press came out with a startling paragraph as to rumours as to a split in the Labour Party in Tasmania, but many are the opinions that the…

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News of All Nations. From International Labor Sources. Austria. Socialists Lead in Election

The Australian Worker · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 19

Final results of the election for the National Assembly, held in German Austria on February 17, have been officially announced as follows: Social Democrats…

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The Labour Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 8

Six candidates have been nominated for the Labour selection, and among those who are considered to have the best chances are Alderman L. J. O'Hara or Mr. J. E. Birt, there…

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Field of Politics N.s.w. Labor Party Want Parliament Called Together. Mr. Holman's Reply

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

The N.S.W. Premier (Mr. Holman) received a letter last week from the secretary of the N.S.W. Parliamentary Labor party (Mr. Doyle), requesting…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Annual Election

The Land · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 11

The mutual meeting of the members of the Royal Agricultural Society is called for May 26 next, when the annual election of office-bearers will take place. The…

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THE R.A.S. EXECUTIVE. The Annual Election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

The annual meeting of the members of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is to be held on May 26th, when the annual election of…

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The Paddington By-election The People's Party and the A.L.P.

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

The People's Party of Citizens and Soldiers has definitely decided to contest the Paddington (Sydney) by-election, rendered necessary by the…

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