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Politics & elections, 1920

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Mirror of Parliament

The Sun · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 7

The great Scotch poet Robert Burns once wrote these lines, "Could we but see ourselves as others see us it would from many an error free us." Could…

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State Parliament. Government Business. Murray Vacancy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 8

The Premier, Mr. Storey, announces that it is the Government's intention to conclude the debate on the censure motion, moved as an amendment to the Address in Reply, in the…

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This Week's Parliament the Murray Vacancy

Evening News · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 5

Although it is [?] to [?] the bate upon the consure roollon to-morrow night, this will depend [?] upon [?]…

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The Moving Picture Show Parliament Decides

The Sun · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 4

"And so, Mr. Storey," said Peter, Persnurkus, "it is not true that you are going to force a regulation through Parliament giving the…

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Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 4

WAGGA, Sunday.--An extraordinary election, was held on Saturday to fill two seats on the 'Wagga Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Aid. B, J. Moin and D. S. Cameron…

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By-elections Proposal for Parliament "Cabinet Decision Unchanged"

The Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 8

"It is not correct to say that the Cabinet has changed its decision as to its scheme for filling the vacancy in the Murray representation caused by…

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Proportional Representation. Petition to Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Bruntniell on Thursday presented to the Legislative Assembly a petition from preportionalists. The points contained therein are:…

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State Parliament. the Murray Vacancy. Government Still Undecided

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 7

Even though it may mean an all-night sitting, the State Government proposes to keep the Legislative Assembly in session to-night until the debate on the censure motion is…

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League Denounced. Republican Candidate's Views. What He Will Do If Elected Vancouver, August 28

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 5

The United Press Agency's correspondent at Marion (Ohio) states that Senator Harding, Republican nominee for the Presidential election, in the course of a speech, said: "The…

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Popular Place. Crowds at Parliament. Many Turned Away

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 September 1920 · page 8

Parliamentary debates are attracting large crowds to the Legislative Assembly Chamber nowadays. Last night the rush for admission was…

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Palmain Election Petition Against Returned Members

Evening News · Wednesday 1 September 1920 · page 7

The [?] and [?]…

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The Spring Campaign. Candidates Considered. the New Zealand Contingent

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 1 September 1920 · page 1

Saturday's racing threw a little light on tome horses' chances. The Liverpool Mile, at Warwick Farm, brought out among others Remmon, Gambler's…

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Our Melbourne Letter. Williamstown Races. Alilat Beats Luteplayer in the Principal Event. Cup Candidate Toison d'Or in Form. MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 1 September 1920 · page 5

Favored by a delightfully bright pleasant afternoon the Spring Meeting of the Williamstown Racing Club was successful beyond [?] A good…

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Queensland's Election Issue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 September 1920 · page 10

Queensland's Labour Government has obviously resolved on a desperate political gamble in connection with the election to be held next month. It is at the end of…

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The Catholic Federation Federation Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 13

The Federation offices were crowded by the members of the Federation Parliament on Wednesday, August 20th. The subject debated was introduced by…

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Ireland's Interest in the Usa. Presidential Elections: the Candidates and Their Prospects

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 3

The Democratic Convention at San Francisco far exceeded that of the Republicans at Chicago in noise and excitement. In good part this was due…

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Balmain Election. Seats Challenged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 6

An Inquiry was opened yesterday by the Elections and Qualifications Committee at Parliament House into the complaint made on petition by Mr. Robert Stopford and others…

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Cuban Presidential Elections. Havana, Aug. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 7

The American, Legation has issued a warning that America will prevent violence or revolutionary activities at the forthcoming Cuban presidential elections…

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Balmain Election Petition Against Members

The Sun · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 5

The first meeting of the Elections and Qualifications Committee to deal with the petition lodged by five electors at Balmain against the return of the…

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Election Protest. Meeting of Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 5

The first meeting of the Elections and Qualifications Committee to deal with the petition against the return of the five members for the Balmain electorate, was held at Parliament…

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