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Politics & elections, 1919

2,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 115

Federal Election December 6 Likely Referendum at Same Time Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 7

It is generally expected that within, the next few days there will be a definite development in the Federal political situation, and that it will take the…

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N.s.w. Parliament

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 20

For many years there has been talk of erecting new Parliament Houses in Sydney; but the historic old buildings still do duty…

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State Parliament More Late Sittings

Evening News · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 5

The New South Wales Parliament [?] until 8 o'clock this morning in the consideration of the [?] The [?] General's Department was [?]…

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German Music Protest in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 6

In moving the adjournment in the Legislative Council last night to discuss the State Conservatorium's programme of German music at a recent concert, Sir…

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State Parliament. Pushing the Estimates Through

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 12

Ten minutes after being called to order yesterday afternoon, members of the Legislative Assembly settled down to further consideration of the Estimates. There was every…

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State Parliament. the Estimates. Mr. Grahame's Allegations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 7

It was sought by Mr. Booby, when the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon, to bring on, as a matter of urgency, his motion for the appointment of a Royal Commission to…

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State Parliament Long Hours Electoral Regulations To-night

The Sun · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly rose at 8 o'clock this morning, and will sit again this afternoon at 4.30. The railway estimates were under…

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Railway Pensions. State Revenue Drawn Upon. Matter for Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 6

The Auditor-General, referring to the Railway Superannuation Account, says that after the appearance of his last report it was initiated to him by the Works Department that…

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Outsiders Win at Aspend'le Alilat Vanquishes Cup Candidates [?] Royal Comedy Again[?]

Referee · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 5

Despite pony opposition, the meeting at Aspendale Park on Saturday was well patronised, and racegoers witnessed a full share of interesting sport. Though…

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Federal Elections. Definite Announcement Wanted. the Budget Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Mr. Watt, Federal Treasurer, as well as Mr. Millen, Minister for Repatriation, will go on holidays at the end of the week. It has been arranged that Mr…

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The Honor of Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 6

Though the schoolmaster has been Very much abroad in this age of enlightenment, it seems that it is possible to [?] his vigilance. Mr. Grahame, for instance, has shown now difficult it is for even a Minister of the Crown to express himself lucidly. During the Address-in-Reply, he…

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Frozen Meat. Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Lang asked:-- "Is the Premier aware of the fact that the graziers of this State have approached the…

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The Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 24

CENSORSHIP STILL IN FORCE. Mr. A. Blakeley drew attention to the fact that despite the official statements by the Government that the censorship…

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State Parliament. Another All-night Sitting. Consideration of Estimates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 6

The Legislative Assembly sat all Tuesday night in considering the Estimates. Very slow progress was made. From 4.40 p.m. on Tuesday till 2 o'clock…

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Echuca By-election. Nationalist Candidate Defeated

The Australian Worker · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 20

The Echuca by-election to fill the seat in the House of Representatives rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Palmer took place last Saturday, and resulted in the…

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Getting Rid of Forests. Parliament's Approval. How It Is Asked For

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 4

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Attorney-General asked members to approve of the dedication of certain State forests being revoked…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, September 25, 1919. the Duty of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 6

One of the effects of the war, inevitable, but, we hope, transitory in its nature, has been that everywhere Parliamentary institutions have suffered some loss of…

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Debate in Parliament. "No Cause Why the Law Should not be Set in Motion."

Watchman · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 6

The outspoken utterances of Sir Edward Carson roused the anger of the Irish members of the House of Commons to fever heat. Captain Rees asked if…

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Is Billy Losing His Wind? Hurry Up with the Elections

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 28

It is a matter of vital importance to tho Prime Minister that he should have a general election at the earliest possible date. It is all very well to go up and down the…

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Socialist Candidate for [?]warra

Evening News · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 3

Mr. George Burns. secretary of the Hotel. Club. Caterers and Restaurant Employees' Union. will contest the [?]warra Electorate at the forthcoming…

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