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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 118

Federal Affairs the War Gratuity to the Returned Men. Opening of Parliament

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

The Commonwealth, parliament will be opened by the Governor-General on Thursday, February 26th,a nd one of the first bills to be introduced will be…

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End of Coalition Prophesied By "Times" New Note in Parliament Is Lloyd George's Star Declining? London, February 11

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 1

The lobbyist of "The Times" regards the Government's programme as obvious window-dressing. The paper, in a leading article,…

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Shire and Municipality. Shire and Municipal Elections

The Land · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The triennial elections which took place on the 31st January last, being the first under the new Local Government Act, 1919, passed off in the…

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Racing at Wallsend Prospects of the Candidates

Arrow · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

Northern [?] are promised a good afternoon's sport at wallend to-morrow. The six events [?] down for [?] have filled well, and a good number of the horses engaged have been…

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Nationalist Candidates

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

The following candidates have been nominated for the Eastern Suburbs electorate and endorsed by the Nationalists —Mr. C.W. Oakes (Minister for…

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"Political Deadbeats" Country Progressives Suspicious, the City Candidates

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

In Some country districts there is a disposition to regard with suspicion the city man that are standing as Progressive candidates, and at the monthly…

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Elections. Labour's Reply to Premier's Speech. "Mr. Holman a Promiser-general."

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

Mr. John Storey (leader of the State Opposition) addressed about 500 electors in the Masonic Hall, Drummoyne, last night. Replying to the Premier's policy speech, which…

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National Candidates

The Propeller · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

The National organisation has decided to run three National candidates in St. George, and Messrs. Bagnall and Arkins, M's.L.A., and…

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The Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament a Woman's Bitter Fight How a Home was Saved Stringent Protective Legislation Needed

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 23

"My name is Katherine Baxter, and I am the wife of Sgt. Robert Moore Baxter, late 4th Battalion (bombing platoon), and mother of Pte. Thomas…

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Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Lidcombe Council was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of election of Mayor. Present: Aid. James (chair), Whiting,…

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The State Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 6

The State Elections will be held on Saturday, March 20—five weeks from now. So Mr. Aug. James is not retiring in a pet from politics after all. The Ryde…

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Blue Mountains Shire Candidates Nominated

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 1

Friday, 6th instant, was nomination day for the Blue Mountains Shire election which takes plaoe on Saturday, 28th inst. In only one riding (A) will there be a…

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Elections. a Flying Campaign Premier's Plans. to Traverse His Electorate by Aeroplane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 14

Mr. Holman announced yesterday that he proposes to conduct his own election campaign for the greatly-enlarged constituency of Cootamundra by aeroplane…

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Another Pledge. for A.l.p. Candidates. to Release I.w.w. Prisoners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 12

The New South Wales Labour Council has decided to forward the following pledge to ench Labour candidate who is seeking election to the State Parliament, and requesting…

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Paisley By-election. London, Feb. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 13

Queues of night-workers awaited the opening of the polling booths at Paisley. Large numbers of women voted. Students, including women from Glasgow, attired in fantastic…

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Paisley By-election. London, Feb. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 13

Polling will take place to-day for the Paisley by-election. Yesterday's activity among all parties was tremendous. Anticipations regarding the result remain cautious. It is…

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National Candidates. for the New St. George Electorate

The St George Call · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

The National Association has decided to run three National Candidates in St. George, and Messrs. Bagnall and Arkins, Mjs.L.A. and Alderman Fred Reed,…

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Coalition Wins Ashton By-election LONDON, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 1

Sir Walter de Frece, the Coalition candidate, has been elected for Ashton-under-Lyne by a majority of 737. The by-election was rendered…

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State Elections the Cootamundra Fight Mr. M'girr Labor's Elect

The Sun · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. Greg M'Girr has been selected as one of the candidates to curry the Labor banner in Cootamandra against the Premier…

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State Elections. Premier at North Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 11

Speaking to a crowded meeting at the North Sydney School of Arts last night, Mr. Holman declared that be had been in office for some considerable time, and in and other country…

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