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Politics & elections, 1920

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State Elections. All Writs Returned

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

A supplement to the "Government Gazetto" yesterday announced, over the signature of Mr. Dooley, Chief Seciotary, the return of the writs for the general election in all the 24…

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Election Writs

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 April 1920 · page 6

All the write for the recent State elections have been returned, and yesterday the Governor by proclamation, declared elected the 90 candidates who obtained quotas in their…

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Soldiers Want Cash Gratuity. Demonstration Before Federal Parliament House

The Australian Worker · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 7

That at least a large percentage of returned soldiers want the War Gratuity paid in cash instead of non-negotiable bonds was made plain last Wednesday…

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Soldiers' Gratuity. Discussion in Parliament. Senate Rejects Cash Payment

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 5

"MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The soldiers' bills were the main business before both Houses to-day. Progress was painfully slow. Sheaves of amendments were brought forward,…

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Politics in Queensland. the Herberton By-election. Brisbane, April 21

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 25

The Herbert by-election has been fought and won by the Labour candidate, with however, a very narrow margin of votes. The drop from nearly a thousand majority…

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Candidates for the Presidency of U.S.A. Who Will Replace Wilson ? Wood, Persbing, Hoover, or a Dark Horse, New York, February 7

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 7

The advancing year reminds us that before it is over we shall have to replace Mr. Wilson with another chief magiatrate. His career has shown the…

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Not a Calamity. Farmers' View of Labor Government. Early Election Possible

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 3

CARCOAR, Wednesday.—In a general circular to branch secretaries, Mr. T. I. Campbell, general secretary of the Farmers and Settlors' Association, after advising all branches as to…

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Coalies' Parliament Mr. Beeby's Scheme Urgency of Conciliation

The Sun · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 5

Mr. G. S. Beeby, M.L.A., gave evidence before the Coal Commission this morning. Replying to Mr. J. A. Browne, who…

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Women in Politics Activity at Election Time in England. Valued Pasty Helpers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 11

The extension of the franchise to women over thirty years of age, and the election of Lady Astor to the House of Commons as member for Plyo[?]…

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British By-elections Coalition Victories LONDON

Evening News · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 1

At the by-election for North Edunburgh, made necessary by the appointment of the sitting member, Mr. Clyde, as Lord President of the Court…

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Enthusiasm Killed Echo of the Elections LISMORE

Evening News · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

At the last meeting of Teranta Shire Council, Cr. W. J. Missingham rendered his resignation as the council's representative on the North Coast Local Government…

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If Another Election Big Labor Majority Confident Member DUBBO

Evening News · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 4

Mr R. E. O'Halloran, M.L.A., and Mr. Jos Clark, M.L.A., visited Dubbo yesterday, and Mr. Clark returned thanks to his constituents…

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The Graziers' Publicity Page. Points From the Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 5

The political situation is charged with uncertainty. The deputy—leader of the Labour Party says there "may be an election much sooner than people…

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Elections and the Lesson

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 12

Mr. Wm. Smith, would make the Federal Government work overtime:— "In my letter that appeared in your Friday issue, it should not have read…

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A Labour Recruit. Former Progressive Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 6

Mr. John Fitzpatrick, who unsuccessfully contested the Cootamundra seat as a Progressive candidate at the recent State general election, has now joined the Illabo branch…

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State Parliament. Tuesday's Meeting. the Speakership

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 10

The question of the Speakership in the new Parliament continues to be an absorbing topic in political circles. From time to time two or three Opposition…

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The Sailors and Soldiers Parliament The Morning of April 25, 1915

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 23

The ships surge towards the two great stars gleaming against the pallid sky, now showing the first flush of dawn…

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The Tote. Postponement of Tax Suggested. Question in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 13

The Acting Treasurer, Sir Joseph Cook, replying in the House of Representatives yesterday, to Mr. Jackson (Tas.), said the Government had not the power to bring in a bill…

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BY-ELECTIONS Two Edinburgh Seats LONDON, Thursday Night

The Sun · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 1

The by-election for North Edinburgh, rendered necessary by the appointment of Mr. J. A. Civde, K.C., as Lord President of the Court of Session,…

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U.S. and Ireland Sinn Feiner's Warning Issue of Presidential Election LONDON, April 22

The Sun · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 1

Mr. Lynch, a Sinn Fein member of the House of Commons, warns candidates to respect American opinion regarding Ireland, inasmuch as the…

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