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Politics & elections, 1919

2,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 115

What the British Elections Mean

The Australian Worker · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 13

What can be said of England's passionate lover of liberty, in face of the results of the recent elections? We have been told that England went into the war to…

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United States Elections. the Only Bright Spot

The Australian Worker · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 17

The elections in the United States are over, and from every indication it would appear that the Republicans have made large gains. The defeat of the Democratic…

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Petersham By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 5

Alderman Henry J. Morton has resigned the position of president of the Lewisham branch of the National Association, being a candidate for the National selection for the…

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Boolarro Races To-morrow Form and Prospects of Candidates

Arrow · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 5

The flags will be flying at the prettily-situated Boolsroc course to-morrow, when a six-event programme will engage attention…

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In Germany a Spartacus Set-back At Wurtemburg Elections [Australian Press Association] London Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 1

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Neglected Nomination Labor Candidate Loses Chance WAGGA

Evening News · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

[?] for the [?] closed at 5 p.m. yesterday. Mr. Hugh Gates, ex-elderman, was the [?] received. Considerable surprise…

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Petersham By-election. Mr. Loxton's Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 6

At a general meeting of the members of "The-Vigilants," held on Wednesday night the following resolution was adopted, in confirmation of the attitude previously taken by…

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Bavarian Elections London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 1

It was reported from Copenhagen on Tuesday that the party supporting Kurt Eisner (the Bavarian President) was heavily defeated in the Bavarian…

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Changed Flags German Election Parties New Names for Old Gangs LONDON, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent at Berlin telegraphs that the election campaign for the National Assembly is in full swing. The revolution has greatly changed the…

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The Speakership. Rival Candidates. Mr. Levy on Mr. Morton

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 4

The members of the State National party appeared to be more interested in the Speakership of the legislative Assembly than in the prospective elevation of Mr. Cohen to the…

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The A.w.u. Annual Elections. Central Branch

Labor News · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 4

The returns of the voting for officials and delegates of the Central Branch of the Australian Workers' Union are summarised as follows:—…

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The Impending By-election in Petersham. To the Editor, "Labor News."

Labor News · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 6

Dear Sir, Many charges have been levelled against he Nationalist party by its opponents, and also by its adherents, insincerity and…

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Spartacus Terror Thanks for Deliverance Government's Victory Election Results London, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 1

A Berlin wireless message, dealing with the Spartacus disturbances [?] further details, and says they were put down on January 12 with…

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Fire Brigades Election

Evening News · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 8

Mr. S. Fotheringham, Chief secretary's Office, the returning officer for the election by the City of Sydney and suburban municipalities and shires of a member…

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Germany. Wurtemburg Elections. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 13

Borne advices state that the Coalition Socialists and Republican Democrats obtained 90 seats out of 150 at the election for the Wurtemburg Constituent Assembly, which…

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Petersham By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 7

Ald. Henry, J. Morton has resigned his positions, president of the Lewisham branch of the National Association, he being a candidate for the National selection for the projected vacancy…

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Wurtemburg Elections London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 9

A message from Borne states, that the Coalition Socialists and Republican-Democrats have obtained 90 seats out of 150 in the election for the Wurtemburg Constituent Assembly…

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Mayoral Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 8

The usual counting of votes in connection with the forthcoming mayoral election at Ryde is receiving consideration; and it looks a s though the contest will be…

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Vengeance of the People on German Rebel Leaders Liebknecht and Rosa Luxembourg Killed Order Now Restored in Berlin, and Progress Election Returns Show Heavy Defeat of Extremists—Government in Full Control LONDON, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 January 1919 · page 1

A Berlin message says that soldiers killed Herr Liebknecht in the act of escaping from custody. An unknown person shot Rosa…

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Trial of Strength at Broken Hill Elections Will Decide Strength of Moderates and Labor extremists Broken Hill

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 January 1919 · page 3

Broken Hill is at present in the throes of two elections of more than local importance. A couple of weeks ago four Labor…

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