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Politics & elections, 1919

2,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 115

State Parliament. Fisticuffs in the Assembly. Mr. Lang and Mr. Hall. Uproarious Scene

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 9

The sitting of the Legislative Assembly, which commenced at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday, has not yet ended. Shortly before breakfast-time yesterday morning there was a scene on…

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The Annual Election

The Land · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 10

Mr. T. I. Campbell (General Secretary) was appointed returning-officer for the purposes of the annual election of president, vice-president, and members…

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Graziers Confer Annual Meeting of the Association in Sydney. Election of Officers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales was held in Sydney last week, when Mr. John Mackey presided over a large…

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Bathurst Turf Club. Result of Election of Officers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 6

The election of the executive of the Bathurst Turf Club has been completed ballot, the personnel being as fo-lows:—Patron, Mr. John Meagher…

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Federal Elections Reviewing the Chances Victorian Position Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 5

Out of 20 seats possessed by Victoria in the House of Representatives, Nationalists hold 12, Labor 7, and the Farmers' Union 1, if Mr. Jowett…

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Parkes Federal Seat Mr. Ralston, K.C., a Candidate

The Sun · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

Members of the Burwood branch of the Nationalist Association, together with certain Nationalists of Summer Hill, have requested Mr. A. G…

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Soldier Candidates Sir Thomas Glasgow for Senate BRISBANE

The Sun · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 5

It is probable that Major-General Sir Thomas Glasgow will be a candidate for the Senate in the Nationalist interest. At a meeting of the People's…

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The Federal Elections

The Propeller · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 5

The Federal Elections will be held very shortly. Every qualified person should, therefore, see that his or her name is on the roll…

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University Senate. Women's Candidate Selected. Dr. Constance Darcy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

A women's candidate for one of the vacancies at the coming election for the University Senate was selected last night at a meeting of women graduates in the Women's Club…

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Federal Elections. Returning Officers Instructed. Early Date Expected

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

TEMORA, Thursday.--The Federal returning-officers in this part of the State have received instructions to prepare for an early election. This confirms the statement already published…

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Thinking It Over. Federal Election Prospects. Power of Soldiers'' Vote. Something Definite Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Federal Government has now too much other business on hand to meet its party. The caucus, usually set down for Thursday, did not take place,…

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The Dignity of Parliament

The Sun · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 4

Once again during the week has the Parliament of New South Wales produced a scene worthy of its ripest traditions. Fights between members in the Chamber always make amusing reading, but there is another aspect which our politicians would do well to remember…

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State Parliament. Debate on Estimates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 17

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday morning the estimates for the Chief Secretary's department and Minister for Health were agreed to at 2 a.m…

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Loss of the Restrevor. Questions in Parliament

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 4

The finding of the Court of Marine Inquiry in' regard to the loss of the steamer Restrover on the east coast of Victoria on August 27 was mentioned…

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GOOD F.A.Q. and Otherwise Our Political Front Line Standard of Federal Parliament Men of Mark and Marked Men With Federal elections in the offing a review of the personnel of the House of Representatives is timely

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 4

It is interesting as one sits in the Federal Parliament year after year to study the calibre of the men who comprise the membership of our…

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The Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Land, Immigration, Education The Powers Required by Mr. Hughes the Fight for Constitutional Amendment

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 23

"It is the popular belief that in those lean, nervous hands he holds the destinies of this continent."--Daily Paper…

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Railway and Tramway News Official Organ of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association. Railway Questions in Parliament. Some Inquisitive Labor Members

Labor News · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 11

There are some very inquisitive members in the Labor Party in Parliament who have particularly Interested themselves in the doings of the Government…

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The Two Cups Candidates Discussed Betting Market Views MELBOURNE

Evening News · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 2

Among there well qualified to express an opinion this year's Caulfield Cup which is just four weeks off, is generally conceded to be one of the best…

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Echuca. the Farmers' Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 17

It was enthusiastically decided at the Farmers and Settlers' Conference yesterday to send the following telegram to Mr. Hill, who is contesting the Federal seat of Echuca, in…

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Melbourne Training Many Good Gallops Spring Candidates' Work Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 7

At Flemington this morning Lucknow ran a mile and 3fur. in 2.38. Nightwatch covered the same distance in 2.37 12. Probation galloped a round…

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