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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 118

Mr. J. Storey's Challenge. "Convene Parliament and Pay Up."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

"I notice," said Mr. John Storey last night, "that Mr. Grimm's first public statement has to do with the Scandalous mismanagement and losses in connection with wheat committed to…

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Paisley By-election. Candidates' Chances. London, February 9

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

Intense public interest is being taken in the Paisley campaign, and the lending newspapers are devoting much space to daily reports and the prospects of candidates from…

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King's Speech. Opening of Parliament. the Prince's Tour. Economic Problems. London, February 10

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

The King, speaking at the opening of Parliament, after referring to the Peace ratifications, emphasised the excellent relations existing with all the Allies and the necessity for…

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All the Old Glamor King Opens Parliament Great Peace-time Ceremonial London, February 10

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 1

parliament was opened in drizzling rain with all the pomp and circumstances of a peace time opening The route from Buckingham…

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Critical Times Ahead England's Problems Parliament on Its Trial Brilliant Opening in State London, February 10

The Sun · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 1

The state opening of Parliament to-day was the first since 1914 in which full ceremonials were revived, the King and' Queen driving in state…

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In and Out of Parliament: Is Mir. Holman Getting an Attack of "Princeitis"? Notes and Reflections on the Shipping Strike

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 26

"We did not, expect Mr. Holman to Contract "Princeitis" in any form, but he has evidently been handling the badly infected "Sun" and now has…

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How to Lose the Election

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 4

"Lady Voter" writes:—I read your instructions to voters as to how to get their names on the roll. I am one of a household of your voters. All of us…

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Date of Elections Advance Information

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

Alderman Meagher, at a meeting of the City Council to-day, made a passing reference to the early date of the elections…

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State Elections. Labor Campaign Opened. Selections Completed

The Australian Worker · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

The Labor campaign in connection with the forthcoming elections will be officially opened by Mr. John Storey, State Labor Leader, at Drummoyne, this (Thursday)…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 9

BERRY.—Aid. Richard Shepherd re-elected for the tenth consecutive term. CAMDEN.—Alderman George Turner r-elected. COROWA.—Alderman John Chivell…

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Paisley By-election. London, Feb. 9

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

Mr. Asquith's chances at Paisley are enormously improved, and be enters the final stages a strong favourite. It is believed that he has largely unified the local Liberal party by a…

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The Elections. Soldiers and Citizens' Party. Policy Explained

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 6

Captain Carmichael, M.C., supported by his fellow candidates for Balmain, opened the campaign for the People's Party of Soldiers and [?]tizens in the Balmain Town Hall last…

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State Elections. Campaigns Commence. Activity in Electorates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 6

The selection of candidates for the respective political parties is now practically finalised and the country side is about to be deluged with oratory and the views of the candidates…

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March 20. Date of State Elections Premier at Goulburn. Government Policy. Endowment for Mothers. £2,000,000 for Main Roads

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

The Premier announced at Goulburn last night that the State elections would take place on Saturday, March 20. The writs will be issued on Saturday, February 21…

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Asquith's Chances Polling To-day the Paisley By-election London

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

Polling in the Palsley by-election taken place to-day Yesterday activity annual all parties was tremendous [?] as to be the…

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The First Duty of Parliament

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The recent unwarranted use of the War Precautions Act will be disapproved by every democrat. It constitutes a precedent so dangerous to liberty that every citizen should resent it. The first act of the new Parliament should lie to see Unit it is put out…

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Parliament Opened Stately Ceremonial. London, Feb. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 7

Parliament was opened at noon to-day. during drizzling rain, with all the pomp and circumstance of a peacetime opening. The route from the Palace to Old Palaco yard was…

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Late Cable News. British Parliament. London, Feb. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 7

In the House of Commons, after the Address in Reply had been proposed and seconded, Sir. Donald Maclean (Liberal) said the time for coalition had come to an end. The…

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Parliaments and Political Policies State Elections Candidates Endorsed the Nationalist Executive. the Country Electorates

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Holman) delivered his policy speech at Goulburn on Wednesday evening, and at the same time announced that the election for the announced that the elections for the…

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Pomp and Ceremony. Opening of Parliament. Brilliant Spectacle. London, February 10

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

Parliament was opened in drizzling rain, with all the pomp and circumstance of a peace time opening. The route from the Palace to the old Palace yard was thronged, while…

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