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Politics & elections, 1919

2,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 115

Government Ships Questions in Parliament Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 7

Questions indicating disapproval of the action taken by the Commonwealth Government in regard to the acquisition of ships were asked in the House…

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Federal Parliament. Wool and Wheat. Heavy Losses Alleged

The Land · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 8

The House of Representatives devoted last week-end to further discussion of the Commercial Activities Bill. Mr. Riley (N.S.W.) pleaded for…

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Taxes and the Season. Wool Money and Drought Losses Plea in Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 13

In the House of Representatives last week, Mr. Pigott (member for Calare) reminded members that New South Wales was up against a drought, and…

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Boolaroo To-morrow Candidates Discussed

Arrow · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 4

Excellent entries have been received for the Boolaroo races, to be held to-morrow and a large attendance may be expected…

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State Elections. Monster Test Ballot to be Held

The Propeller · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 1

The demand to know just how to vote and how the vote should be counted under Proportional Representation is growing as the…

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West Ward Election

The Propeller · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in West Ward, Kogarah Council, caused by the death of Ald. G. W. P. Hanigan,…

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Paddington Election Polling To-day

Evening News · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 2

The Parliamentary by-election for Paddington to all the vacancy in the Legislature Assembly caused by the death of Alderman L.J. O'Hars takes place…

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Paddington. Polling To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 13

To-day is polling day for the Parliamentary by-election for Paddington to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the death of Mr. O'Hara. The late member, who…

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Meeting of Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 2

The New South Wales Parliament has been further pro[?]gued until Tuesday August 18, on which sale it will reassemble…

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References in Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Friday.-- In drawing attention in the House of Representatives to-day to the proceedings of the New South Wales Wheat Commission…

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Government Ships. Questions in Parliament

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 4

Questions indicating disapproval of the action taken by the Commonwealth Government in regard to the acquisition of ships were asked in the…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament a Badge Fastener

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 23

A Badge Fastener has been invented by Alfred A. Abell, a returned soldier, whose address is 516 Miller St., North Sydney. On receipt of sixpence…

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Building or Buying Ships. Seeking Information. Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The new shipbuilding programme, which the Government announced to Parliament yesterday. is not wholly approved by members of the party, some of whom…

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Secret History State Trawlers -- Goulburn's Miscarriage -- Too Honest for Parliament -- Hughes & Pressmen -- Czar Walsh -- A Sporting Earl

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 18

R.O.: George Reid arrived late at a meeting one night, but the reason, was not given to the public. He had gone to the Union Club, and while…

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BY-ELECTION The Paddington Vacancy

The Sun · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 3

The by-election at Paddington, caused by the death of Alderman O'Hara, M.L.A., is taking place to-day. Alderman O'Hara was elected to fill…

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Paddington By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 11

There are three candidates--Mr. J. E. Birt, the official Labor nominee; Mr. Reardon, representing the Socialist Democrats: and Mr. Jones an Independent…

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At Parliament House

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 July 1919 · page 17

Everyone was very smart at Mrs. Holman's party at Parliament House on Thursday afternoon. Lady Coghlan and Mrs. Herring were the guests of…

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Birt Wins Easily at Paddington Little Interest Taken in the By-Election

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 July 1919 · page 2

There was little interest in the by-election yesterday for Paddington scat, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. L. J. O'Hara, returned, on May 24, to fill…

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Result of By-election at Paddington Yesterday Official Labor Canbiodate's Success Foregone Conclusion

The Mirror · Sunday 27 July 1919 · page 2

Mr. J. E. Brit was returned at M.L.A. for Paddington at the by-election held yesterday. The figures were :—…

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