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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 118

British Parliament. London, Feb. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 7

The Prince of Wales will accompany the King and Queen to the opening of Parliament on February 10. The King's speech will emphasise the importance of the financial…

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Economy Paramount Opening of Parliament LONDON, February 7

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 1

In order to give the lead in economy, the King and Queen have announced that P[?] will not wear their [?] and [?] at the…

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State Elections Selecting the Stalwarts to Carry the Party Banners. a Stiff Fight in Prospect

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

In the course, of a few days it will be possible to publish a full list of the candidates endorsed by the Nationalist, Progressive, and Labor parties, and to…

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Elections. Premier's Rejoinder. Wheat Position. Mr. Makes' Appointment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 7

In the course of a reply to a statement of the leader of the Opposition, the Premier yesterday challenged Mr. John Storey to say openly what he thinks about the general wheat…

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City Tatt's Election of Committee

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 7

At the annual meeting of members of City Tattersall's Club last night Mr. James Clarke was opposed for the first time in 24 yours for the position of…

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State Elections How to Vote Labor's Decision

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

At a conference between selected Labor candidates, the Australian Labor Party's executive, and the organising committee, it was decided that the…

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"Measure Your Parties." Archbishop Kelly on the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

Archbishop Kelly on Sunday afternoon, in the courre of an address at the opening of a now probytery and school hall for St. Joseph s, Enfield-Burwood parish, Liverpool Road, said…

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Treaty Evasion. the War Criminals. German Parliament Meeting. London, February 8

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 9

A message from Berlin states that the Government is summoning. Parliament regarding the Allies' surrender demands. Herr Scheldemann, in a letter to the…

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The State Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

The Premier will deliver his policy speech at Goulburn to-day (Wednesday). and that fact indicates that the State elections are not far off However, it seems…

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Parramatta State Election. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 1

Sir,—I notice Mr. James, Minister for Education, is getting footsore tramping around looking for a soft thing where on to lay his political head. Local Jealousy kept…

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Mayoral Election. Ald. Simpson Unanimously Re-Elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Parramatta Council on Monday evening, called for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months, there was a full…

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Australian Cup Latest Doings of a Few Candidates Chrome and Two Blues Still Most Fancied

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 3

Since our last issue a few Australian Cup horses have raced in Melbourne, and of these the ten-year-old gelding, Defence, and Clan Fingon have done most…

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Elections. Goulburn Nationalists. Mr. James Selected. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 10

At a conference of delegates this afternoon, representing Nationalist organisations in the Goulburn electorate, Mr. A. G. James and Captain Millard were selected to contest Goulburn…

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Williamstown Races. Many Oakleigh Plate, Newmarket Handicap, and Australian Cup Candidates Run. Defence Effects a Surprise in the Windham Handicap. Meritorious Victory of Curraween Over Frais and Tangalooma

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

As their own course was still unfit for use, owing to the heavy flooding it had last March, the Williamstown Racing Club had to again utilise the Caulfield…

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State Elections Mr. James Explains Peeling at Goulburn Goulburn

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

Sir George Fuller, Mr. James, and Captain Millard wore entertained at a social gathering in the Town Hall last night…

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"Very Much Pleasure" Correcting an Error Defeated Candidate's Complaint

The Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

There was an unusual incident at the meeting, of the Mosman Council last night. During the Jollification attendant on…

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Mr. Dooley As a Prophet How Elections May Result

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 10

Speaking at Wentworth Falls last evening, Mr. Dooley, deputy-leader of the State Opposition, said that the most optimistic Nationalist who had retained even an infinitesimal…

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War Gratuity. Parliament's Authority Necessary. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 7

The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, announced to-day that pending a settlement of the conditions of payment of the war gratuity and the necessary authorisation by Parliament,…

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National Policy Peemier at Gourburn Parliament to Be Dissolved Elections March 20 (By Our Special Reporters.) Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 7

Speaking to a large audience in the Majestic Theatre here to-night, Mr. Holman, in the course of his preelection policy speech, announced that…

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British Parliament King's Speech. Social Legislation. London, Feb. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 7

The King's Speech, which was delivered at the opening of Parliament to-day, after an allusion to the Peace ratifications emphasised the excellent relations existing with all our…

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