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Politics & elections, 1919

2,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 115

This Morning's Cables. Irish Crisis. Republican Parliament Sits. Ignored by Authorities. London

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 5

The Irish Republican Parliament opened its sitings at the Dublin Mansion House this afternoon. The authorities at Dublin Castic have…

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Noteworthy Words On War Problems the World's Parliament of Peace the Plenipotentiaries of the Nations Inaugurating the New Reign of Truth, Justice, Liberty and Racial Harmony

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 1

One of the most momentous gatherings in the world's history is that assembly of statesmen that met for the first time on Saturday last in the…

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Political Crucible Germany's Elections Government Socialists on Top LONDON, Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 6

A copenhagen message states that nearly 40,000.000 voted in the German elections. The polls in Berlin and many provincial towns have been declared,…

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Labour Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 6

The following nominations have been received at the office of the A.L.P., and ordered to a selection ballot:—Hurstville: P. C. Donovan and B. W. Sheiles. Waverley: J. S. Campbell,…

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German Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 7

A Copenhagen message states that nearly 40,000,000 voted in the German elections. Complete returns are not available. The polls in Berlin and many provincial towns have…

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German Election Day. Heavy Poll in Berlin. London, Jan. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 7

The "Daily Telegraph's" Berlin correspondent, telegraphing on Sunday, stated: The polling is proceeding without trouble. There is feverish excitement in political circles. It…

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Fire Board Election Mr. Beswick Unopposed

The Sun · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 7

Nominations for the position of representative of the Volunteer Fire Brigades on the Board of Fire Commissioners closed at noon to-day at the…

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German Elections. 40,000,000 Votes Recorded. London

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 5

A Copenhagen message says that nearly 40,000,000 people voted at the German elections. The complete returns are not yet available. The polis of Berlin and many provincial…

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Farmers for Parliament

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

Melbourne, Saturday.--It was decided by the members of the Farmers' Conference before they left Victoria that the Federal Farmers'…

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Democracy. Imperial Parliament. Opening on February 4. LONDON

Labor News · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 8

The King will open the Imperial Parliament on February 4, when there will be a resumption of the old-time stateliness and splendor…

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German Elections Ordered Government Favored Candidates for Presidency LONDON, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 1

[?] from [?] says that [?] in the German [?]…

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Sinn Fein The New Parliament Only One Greybeard London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 5

Preceding the opening of the Sinn Fein Parliament in Dublin the street leading to the Mansion House was ablaze with Union Jacks and the flags…

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Ge[?]rman Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 13

According to a message from Amsterdam, out of 212 results in the German elections, the Majority Socialists scoured 96, Democrats 40, and Centre 35…

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German Elections. London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 11

Messages from Amsterdam state that out of 212 known results of the German elections the Majority Socialists have secured 95 seats, the Democrats 40, and the Centre 35. It is likely…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 5

The forthcoming election of Mayor is engaging attention. In some quarters it is anticipated that Alderman House will occupy the chair, while others anticipate the…

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Blacktown. Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 11

The following officers of Kildare Lodge M.U.I.O.O.F., have been elected:—N.G., Bro., C. Sykes; V.R., Bro. McMurtrie; elective secretary, Bro. J. Kelly, jun.;…

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Irish Parliament Meets in Dublin Members Pledge Themselves to Secure Independence—Irish Language Used LONDON. Friday Nightg

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 January 1919 · page 1

The Sinn Fein Parliament opened with much solemnity in Dublin. Twenty-three members of the House of Commons participated. Parliamentary usages were…

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Labor D Feated Barrier Municipal Election Broken Hill. [?]

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 3

[?] Party had a [?] in a municipal [?] aldermen [?] obey orders [?]…

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German Elections Hovel System Used Position of Parties LONDON, Sunday Evening

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1919 · page 8

A Copenhagen report says the final results of the German elections give the Government Socialists 169 seats, and the Independent Socialists 29. Several women…

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