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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 70 of 118

South Australian Parliament. Agricultural Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--The third and final session of the [?] was opened today. . The Governor's speech indicated' that,…

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South Australian Parliament Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 9

The third and final session of the twentythird Parliament was opened to-day. The ceremony was performed by the Governor, Sir Archibald Weigall. The Governor's speech…

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Unlawful Assemblies. Protection of Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The promptitude with which tho Government and Parliamentary authorities countered the threatened demonstration the previous night outside Parliament…

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Muddled China Parliament Meets Dissolution Discussed SHANGHAI, July 27

The Sun · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 6

A message from Pekin yesterday stated that the Pekin garrison head-quarters were being prepared as a temporary residence for Chang Tso Lin…

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Polling Stations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 5

A deputation from Fairfield had an interview with the Chief Electoral Officer a few days ago regarding tile question of polling stations., At the last general…

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Federal Capital. Debate in Parliament. Government's Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 13

On Thursday night Mr. Marr (N.S.W.) intimated his intention, when the Supply Bill was under consideration in the House of Representatives, of forcing a decision on the…

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The Jerger Case. Reference in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 13

When the Supply Bill was in committee in the House of Representatives to-day Mr. J. T. Ryan (N.S.W.), in order to test the feeling of the committee, moved to add to clause 2 the…

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Ballarat Election. Recompensing Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- In view of the voiding of the Ballarat election in the first instance, Mr. Tudor to-day urged that the Government should recompence the two candidates…

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The Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Pitfalls of Pitt Street The Spider Extends His Web "Whereased" Out of £50

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 23

The dud partnership agency shark is lengthening his barrage. In previous issues we have pointed out to the returned soldier the necessity of acting…

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Bright Prospects for the Agricultural Society. Big Interest in Annual Meeting. Pig Breeders' Offer. an Election for the Committee

Nepean Times · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 3

A deep interest in the affairs of the Nepean District A.H. and I. Society was manifested at the annual meeting held on Monday evening in the Foresters…

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Rockdale Ward Election

The St George Call · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 3

The following gentlemen have been nominated as candidates for Rockdale Ward, of Rockdale Municipality :- Browne, Morris Joseph…

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Why Women Fail As Politicians They Must Wheedle the Men if They Wish for a Seat in Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 August 1920 · page 2

After practically leading the world as the pioneers of womanhood suffrage, the Australian women have dropped behind in the race for women's rights. Ten…

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"Is Parliament Played Out?" Mr. Churchill on Tyrants

The Sun · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 5

Is Parliament played out? Mr. Churchill (says the "Daily Sketch") replica that it would be an ill day for Britain if it were…

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Belgian Soldiers. Scenes in Parliament. London, July 30

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 5

A message from Brussels states that dissatisfied ex-soldiers made a disorderly demonstration, broke through a cordon of police', and entered the Chamber of Deputies during the…

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Two Derby Candidates

Evening News · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 5

Mr. Maron, trainer of Gloaming, who arrived at Sydney with his Charge to-day has referred to on Page [?] stated this afternoon that has another herby…

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Speeding Up Spring Candidates at Randwick Sydney Damsel in Form

Evening News · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 2

Following are the fastest times recorded at [?] this morning:— Dragon Fly, 3 to [?] Sydney Damsel, 4 to 51…

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Prisoner Candidate. for U.S. Presidency. Washington, Aug. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 7

Eugene Debs, Socialist candidate for the Presidency, writes from prison an open letter to his friends requesting, them to stop attempts to secure his freedom, and to…

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West Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 8

PERTH, Tuesday.--Parliament is to meet on Thursday. No sensational developments are anticipated, and the principal line of legislation to be announced in the Governor's speech…

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Parliament Rulings Valuable Handbook

The Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 7

"We have received the "Manual, of Procedure in Committee of the Whole" (N.S.W. Legislative Assembly), by Mr. S. G. Boydell, Clerk Assistant,…

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British Parliament. London, August 3

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 9

Mr. Bonar Law, speaking in the House of Commons to-day, said that he hoped that the House would rise towards the end of next week unless anything unforeseen happened. The…

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