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Politics & elections, 1920

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State Elections. To the Electors of St. George. Ladies and Gentlemen

The Propeller · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 3

It is my intention to submit my name for your approval at the forthcoming election as one of the representatives in the State Parliament…

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State Elections. Counter-attacks. Premier on Mr. Beeby. Rebuttal of Charges

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 5

WAGGA, THURSDAY. -- Mr. Holman, addressing a largely-attended meeting here to-night, charged Mr. Beeby with having, during his election campaign, suppressed facts in connection…

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Election Notes. Polling Day, Saturday March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 12

A correspondent writes pointing out that thousands of returned soldiers believe that there is no need for their names to be on the electoral rolls, and that they will be entitled…

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A Mock Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 10

For the information of his staff and the senior pupils of the High School, Inspector W. M. Kennedy has arranged to hold a mock election at the Parramatta High…

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Late Shopping Night Labor Candidates' Promise

Evening News · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Frank Dwyer, one of the Labor candidates for the Eastern Suburbs, addressed a meeting at Allison-road, Randwick, last night…

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Elections. Premier Gratified. Result of His Tour. National Prospects Bright

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 13

A decidedly optimistic note was struck by the Premier last night, when reviewing the two weeks' tour of the country which he completed at Wagga on Thursday night, and from…

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Election Echoes

The St George Call · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 3

Mr. Dooley, Deputy Leader of the Political Labor Party described "Mr. Beeby, the only possible leader of the Progressives" as "the thimble and pea…

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State Elections. Nationalists' Chances. Mr. Holman on His Tour. Favorable View of Prospects

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 11

Mr. Holman is very gratified with the results of his country tour. "I think," he says, "that the position of the Government is definitely improving day by day,…

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Tennis Split. Election of New Council. Question of "Unsatisfactory Methods."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 10

Three hundred players and supporters of lawn tennis met at Aarons' Exchange Hotel last night to consider the position created by the recent upheaval in the New South Wales…

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Federal Capital Agitation for Removal "Majority in Parliament"

The Sun · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 2

"If the question of removing the Federal capital from Melbourne to Canberra were made the subject of a division in the Federal House, it would…

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The Methodist Conference Election of District Chairmen

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 3

The Methodist Conference continues its sittings during the week. On Friday night the final reading of the stations took place, and the ministers were…

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"Washing Day" Mr. Minahan and A.L.P. Executive and Candidates

The Sun · Sunday 7 March 1920 · page 1

The A.L.P. executive held a special meeting at Macdonell House yesterday afternoon for the purpose of dealing with several candidates who, it was…

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Election Notes. Polling Day, Saturday. March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 6

The Nationalist Government does not come to the electors with a record of promises unfulfilled. Mr. Holman claims, and rightly so, that in spite of the immense difficulties which…

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The Disturbing Question Labor and I.W.W. MR. MINAHAN's POSITION Candidates and a Pledge

Evening News · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 5

"Is it a fact that you have [?]ed the pledge of another political today for the release of the twelve I.W.W. meat"…

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Elections. Premier at Epping. Danger of Multiplicity of Parties. Stable Administration Needed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 7

In an address at Epping on Saturday evening in support of the Nationalist candidates for Cumberland, Mr. Holman emphasised the danger of Parliamentary government being…

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What the Election Narrows Down To

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 4

Replying to the charges, rumors, and innuendoes spoken," written, and hinted with which the political air is now thickening, as it does in every election, Mr. Holman said…

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State Elections. Awakening Interest. Dependence on Organisation

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 5

Within the past few days there has been a marked increase in the coming state elections, all parties enjoying large,and, generally speaking, acquiescent audiences…

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Labor Party and the I.w.w. Conflict with a Candidate. Summoned by the Executive Attitude of Resentment

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 4

The statement by Mr. P. J. Minahan, one of the most prominent members of the Labor movement, that he had signed a pledge, issued by the Sydney Labor Council. favoring the…

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The Progressives a Bold Prediction of the Result of the Polling. Twenty Farmers' Men

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 3

It la part of the policy of electioneering agents to boast that when the poll closed their own candidates will be in the lead with the rest nowhere…

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Parliaments and Political Policies Federal Affairs the Maiden Speeches of the New Members of Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 3

At the opening of every new parliament great interest is ovineed in the new members, and the maiden speeches in the House of Representatives attract…

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