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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 69 of 118

The Upper House Women Candidates

The Sun · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 2

A number of women, it was stated at Macdonell House yesterday, have forwarded their names for appointment to the Upper House…

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Final Figures Ballarat By-Election MELBOURNE

The Sun · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 2

The ballot at the Ballarat by-election was declared at noon to-day. The voting was:--McGrath 15,058, Kerby 11,443, Troup 2,413, Callow 186…

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Discussion in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 7

Mr. Tudor moved the adjournment of the House of Representatives this afternoon to call attention Act in regard to the…

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Demonstration Outside Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 7

At a low estimate fully 5000 people assembled outside Federal Parliament House to-night, ostensibly for the purpose of protesting against the deportation of Father…

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The Catholic Federation a Federation Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 13

At the last State Council meeting a proposal to establish what may be called a Federation Parliament, for the purpose of discussing public questions…

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Jerger Case. in Parliament. Minister Gives Reasons. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 7

In the Senate yesterday Senator Pearce said that those who had brought Father Jerger's disloyal acts under the notice of the department were, with…

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Sectarianism Fails. the Federal Government's Lost Majority. Melbourne "Age" on the Ballarat Election

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 38

Melbourne "Age" (views expressed by Geo. Cockerill thus discourses on the result of the Ballarat election:— Mr. Kerby, whose fine services for his…

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Randwick Gallops Amberdown Sprints Smartly Spring Candidates Go Usefully

Evening News · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 3

Following were the [?] this morning:— lan Or. 3 in 42 [?]…

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Ready for Any Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 5

WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.--At a meeting of the Maitland Labor Council, correspondence was received from the general secretary with regard to organisation, and the secretary…

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Double Dissolution of Parliament

The Land · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 13

Subscriber writes: (1) Would you kindly toll me if there has ever been a double dissolution of the Federal Parliament, and if so who was Prime Minister at the time,…

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Public Service. Wide Reform. Proposals Submitted to Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 9

The proposals of the Commonwealth Government for the reform of the Commonwealth Public Service were, in part, submitted and explained to the Senate this afternoon in two…

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Jerger Case. Another Debate. in Parliament. Mr. Hughes Explains Delay. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 9

As soon as questions without notice had been disposed of in the House of Representatives to-day, the leader of the Labour party, Mr. Tudor, moved the adjournment of…

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Boolaroo To-morrow Prospects of Candidates

Arrow · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 3

Although the fields for the Boolaroo Jockey Club's meeting to-morrow are not likely to be on the large aide, the entries are such us to ensure a good afternoon's sport provided the…

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The Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament the Man in Grey Forty Per Cent, of His Bond Insurance Company's Bargain Tragedy of a Broken Memory

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

Some of my people have the idea that I'll go mad some time; .... I don't think I will, though. ... All doctors say I have a wonderful constitution. . . . And I'm "not…

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A By-election

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 5

An extraordinary election, as a result of the recent ousting of Mr. T. Savage on a point of law, will be held in A Riding of the Blue Mountains…

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Queensland Elections Opposition Leader's Opponent. BRISBANE

Evening News · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 6

Mr. W. J [?] the leader of the Opposition is to be opposed by Mr. Hugh [?] Primary producers [?] for Daiby at the next elections…

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Dignity Assailed British Parliament Lady Astor Attacked "Laws Infinitely Looser"

The Sun · Monday 26 July 1920 · page 8

Some time ago, writing from the detached position of an onlooker In the Parliamentary arena, I pleaded for sincerity in politics, and argued that the…

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State Parliament. Proposed Lottery Bill. Increased Salaries and Day Sittings. Mysterious Political Whisperings

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 July 1920 · page 4

With only a fortnight to go before the reassembling of Parliament, the State Cabinet and the Caucus are showing increased activity. Ministers will meet to-day further to consider…

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English Xi. Picking the Team Many Candidates LONDON, July 23

The Sun · Monday 26 July 1920 · page 5

The cricket writer on "The Times", states that it is expected that the English team will be picked on Monday, and adds that the task will be…

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Next Elections. Under What System? Labour Caucus Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 July 1920 · page 10

The question of an early amendment of the electoral law formed the principal subject of discussion at the weekly meeting of the Labour Parliamentary caucus yesterday at…

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