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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 118

Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

There is still a certain amount of sparring going on in regard to municipal movements in Parramatta. One thing is certain, though:—Mayor Simpson, together…

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Nomination, Woman Candidates and Bunches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

THERE is not much more time now for men who are willing to serve their country to get nominated. And yet there is time, and it is the duty of every man…

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State Elections. the Murray. Mr. Beeby's Position. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 11

The Murray Electorate Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association sat on Monday afternoon and evening at the Rock, considering the question of nominations in the…

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Pulling the Strings Sidelights on Deschanel's Election "Tiger" Injured by Canard Foch's Vain Effort to Help Old Friend London, January 17

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 1

The scenes at Versailles on the occasion of the election of the President rivalled the signing of the Peace Treaty; the soldiers lining the route…

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State Elections Mr. Ley's Campaign

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 5

At Sutherland (in the Cumberland electorate) last night, Mr. Ley addressed members of the men's and women's branches of the National Association…

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French Presidential Elections. Paris, January 17

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 9

The preliminary voting for the Presidency caused a sensation in Franco. M. Clemencean's return had been considered a foregone conclusion. Clemenceau and Deschanel offer a…

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Premier to Lead. National Caucus. Confidence by 38 Votes to 2. United Front at Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 8

The Caucus of the Nationalist Party, which met yesterday, by 38 votes to [?], recorded its confidence in Mr. Holman as leader of the party…

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In and Out of Parliament: Mr. Holman's "Victory" and the Coming Elections. Are the Workers "Bushrangers"? A Reply to the Profiteers. Mr. Holman's Victory

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 18

Mr. Holman has won another victory over ,the malcontents in his party, and the Nationalists will again face the country under his leadership. We…

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General Birdwood. Guest at Parliament House. Glowing Tribute to Australians. Australian Defence. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 7

General Sir William Birdwood had an arduous day to-day. The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, was indisposed, so that General Birdwood was unable to pay an official call at…

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Irish Elections Sinn Fein's Position Small Majorities Gained London, January 18

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 1

Sinn Feiners did not obtain the predicted sweeping victory at the Irish municipal elections, at which proportional representation was…

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South Australia. Election Aftermath

The Australian Worker · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 5

Everybody seems ashamed of the Scurilous and unseemly literature, as well as the untrue and bitter election advertisements, which were recently placed…

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French General Elections

The Australian Worker · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 17

The recent French general elections have resulted in a victory for extreme reaction, and have placed the destinies of that country in the hands of Chauvinists and militarists. Some exceedingly interesting particulars on the elections are contained in the…

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State Politics. Reconstruction of Cabinet. Probable New Ministers Election Date Not Decided

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 6

A much more decidedly optimistic frame of mind was noticeable among those Ministers who were available yesterday than has been the case for months past. The…

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Local Government. the Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 5

In the shires all candidates have already been nominated. In fact, in some cases they have been elected. At Kyeamba Shire there was no contest, and the six candidates were…

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Ballot-box Freaks Lights on Senate Election Much Cross-voting

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 4

If Mr. Zuill, of the State Assembly, ever aspires to a seat in the Federal Senate he may be well advised to change his name to Aarons or Abel…

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Nomination Day. Shires and Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 4

To-morrow will he nomination day in so far as the official declarations are concerned, but the latest hour at which candidates for municipal honors can submit their nominations is…

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Calmer Atmosphere. Clearing the Decks for Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 4

The political atmosphere, so far as Ministerial circles are concerned, was very much calmer yesterday, after Tuesday's long meeting of the Nationalist Party…

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French Presidential Election. London, January 17

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 5

M. Deschanel was elected president of France on the first ballot, securing 734 votes against M. Jonnart sixty-six, and M. Clemenccau despite his withdrawal, fifty-six…

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State Elections Selecting Progressive Candidates. the Anti-labor Party

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

The Progressives in the country electorates are conduct ing a vigorous campaign in favor of their candidates, and the organisers are confident that when…

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Maitland on Monday Chances of Candidates Discussed

Arrow · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 5

[?] attraction for Northern racegoers on Monday will be provided by the Maitland J.C. Good [?] have been received, and the meeting should be well attended. In the Novice…

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