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Politics & elections, 1919

2,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 115

Our Melbourne Letter. Mentone September Meeting. Gringalet Romps Away with the Handicap. Fancied Cup Candidate Drumore Breaks Down Badly. MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 17 September 1919 · page 5

Though there was opposition in the shape of a meeting on the "pony course" at Richmond, the attendance at Mentone on Saturday did not seem to be…

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Queensland Activity Getting Ready for Elections BRISBANE

The Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1919 · page 8

Mr. Ryan's contemplated entry into Federal politics has been the means of focussing attention on the approaching elections…

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Bankrupt Candidate "A Good Deal Of RACING" Anti-Conscription Address

The Sun · Wednesday 17 September 1919 · page 5

Richard Thomas Disney O'Halloran, examined to-day before the Registrar in Bankruptcy (Mr. Salsbury) by Mr. Palmer, official assignee, said he was…

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At Random. Chance for Outsiders. Election to Parliament. Weak Spot in New System

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 4

There is a possibility under the proportional representation system as at present regulated of a candidate getting in whom the electors do not want…

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State Parliament. Estimates for the Year. Protracted Discussion

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 6

The first night on the current Estimates in the Legislative Assembly last evening witnessed the usual protracted discussion. Progress was exceedingly slow, the committee…

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State Parliament. Wheat Scrip Issues. Discussing the Estimates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 9

When formal business and questions had been disposed of in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, the Government proceeded with the consideration of the…

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The Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying. Expose the Profiteers!

The Australian Worker · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 19

Dr. Ma[?]oney, speaking on the second reading of the Customs Bill, demanded that action be taken by the Government whereby the people of Australia could be…

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Fisticuffs Scene in Parliament Minister and Members Struggle Wrestling in the Chamber

Evening News · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 1

The consideration of the Estimates in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday led to the first all-night sitting of the session, which led in turn this morning…

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Peace Treaty. Before Federal Parliament. Speech by Sir Joseph Cook. What Germany Has Lost. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 9

A discussion on the Peace Treaty was commenced in both Houses of the Federal Parliament this afternoon. Arrangements have been made in expectation that it will continue…

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The New Magna Charta Debate in Federal Parliament. Review by Sir Joseph Cook. What the Treaty Means

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The debate on the Peace Treaty was opened in the House of Representatives to-day. The Senate heard a general explanation of the terms from Senator…

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Who Will Be Next President of the U.S.A.? Sidelight Lights on Probable Candidates. New York, September 12

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 3

Great interest is evinced in political circles regarding well-defined reports that Major-General Wood is preparing to resign from the army and…

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The Coming State Elections. Fears and Hopes of Politicians; All Eyes on the Federal Situation

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 11

One of these days, we may expect, there will be a sudden announcement that the State elections will be held on such and such an imminent date…

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Federal Elections Prospects in South Australia ADELAIDE

The Sun · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 4

The political parties in this State have been on the alert regarding the Federal elections. They consider it certain that Mr. Hughes will be…

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Labor Candidate's Bankruptcy. Insurance Premiums and Illuminated Addresses

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 8

Richard Thomas Disney O'Halloran, of Globe Point, whose estate was compulsorily sequestrated on August 18 last, was examined before the Registrar in Bankruptcy (Mr. F. H…

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No Pre-selection. Progressives' Policy. Endorsement of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 6

The Farmers and Settlors' Conference yesterday voted solidly against the pledge and preselection of candidates running under the Progressive banner in State and Federal…

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Federal Elections. Immediate Announcement Wanted. Mr. Ryan and Mr. Mahoney

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A rumor has been actively circulated that Mr. Mahoney, the member for Dalley, is to resign his seat so that Mr. Ryan may at 'once enter the Federal…

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National Association. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 6

The election of officers of the National Association of New South Wales resulted as follows:--President, Mr. Holman (State Premier);…

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Lithgow Industrial Socialists. Contesting Municipal By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 5

LITHGOW, Wednesday.--At a meeting of the Lithgow branch of the Industrial Socialists, the following officers were elected:--President, Ald. Watson; vice-presidents, Messrs…

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Cool Storage. Questions in Parliament

The Land · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 12

In the House of Representatives last week Mr. Blakely asked: In view of the congested condition of cool stores in Australia, and pending the provision of the…

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The Farmers' Parliament. SESSION, 1919

The Land · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 5

Epidemic, drought, even the shearing season, did not seem to materially lessen the number of delegates at the Annual Conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association which opened at King's Hall on Monday last. It was quite expected that owing to the long postponement from early July to middle September many…

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