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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 88 of 118

New South Wales Parliament. Points From Labor Members' Speeches

The Australian Worker · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 19

There are in the medical profession What are known as 'skinners,' who from time to time exact very unfair charges from their patients, especially in the case…

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In the Australian Parliament What Labor Men Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 7

When the Arbitration Courts have given the men more wages immediately the producing section, the boot manufacturers, the clothing manufacturers, the…

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The Queensland Elections. Candidates. a Few Candid Character Sketches. Brisbane, September 28

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 27

Nomination day, although it was said to be unsuspectingly sprung upon those interested in elections, revealed a plenitude of self-sacrificing patriots, ready to offer their…

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Not an Election Cry U.S.A.'s Japanese Problem

Evening News · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 8

NEW YORK, Wednesday Evening. The Washington correspondent of the New York "Evening Post" states that Government officials have…

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Secretive Election (?) Local Government Officers

Evening News · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 7

"I want to protest against the acr[?] with which the elections of officers was carried on."—Alderman Prenme, of Prospect…

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The Queensland Elections. a Forced Issue. Novel Electioneering

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 8

In the Queensland election campaign which will come to an end with next week the Labour Government parly is making a very interesting experiment. It is endeavouring to…

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Statement in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 9

Replying to a question asked him in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by Mr. Fitzpatrick, the Treasurer, Mr. Lang, said that the award made by the Court had been…

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Women in Parliament. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 8

The Assembly carried, by an absolute majority of the House, the second reading of the bill to enable wom[?]n to sit in Parliament…

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The Queensland Elections. Real Issues. Desperate or Sane Finance?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 8

Having by means of repudiatory and other vicious legislation and administration closed the doors of the British capitalists against the State, the Queensland Government was…

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Moderate Party General Smuts's Appeal Early Election Possible CAPETOWN, September 2[?]

The Sun · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 1

The attempt at reunion by the Dutch parties having failed at the recent congress, owing to the Nationalist insisting on the ideal of a republic,…

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Health Inspectors' Society. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 9

At the annual congress of the Health Inspectors' Society of New South Wales, held in the Southern Cross Hall, yesterday, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:--…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Especially for Diggers Robinson's Half-A-Crown Schemes for Independence "Second to None"

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 23

Included in the list of people who are trying to do the Digger a good turn is C. S. Robinson, of 16 Beaconsfield Road, Mosman, Sydney; but why,…

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The Queensland Elections. Parties and Prospects. Uncertain Factors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 12

Given several conditions which should be present in every appeal of the kind, or which should be a first care, there would be little cause for doubt about the result of the…

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National Council of Women. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 9

The National Council of Women held its half-yearly meeting on Thursday afternoon in the B.M.A. building, Elizabeth Street. There was a large attendance, and much interest…

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Election Prospects Government Anxious—Ryan and the Beef Barons—Another Deficit

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 October 1920 · page 1

BRISBANE, Saturday.—The State election contest so far has been marked by the apathy of most electors. Close observers have recalled that similar…

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Katoomba Elections Katoomba

The Sun · Sunday 3 October 1920 · page 2

The election to fill the vacancy in the Katoomba Council, caused by the retirement of Alderman John Allan (Mayor), this afternoon, resulted:--…

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Metropolitan Day To-Morrow's Racing Programme Acceptances and Tips Candidates' Chances Reviewed (By "Poseidon")

The Sun · Sunday 3 October 1920 · page 2

A different complexion was placed on the Metropolitan, the chief event on to-morrow's programme, by yesterday's racing at Randwick…

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State Parliament. Wheat Bill. Caucus to Meet To-day. Vacant Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 4

Unless some unforeseen hitch occurs, the Wheat Marketing Bill will be proceeded with in the Legislative Assembly to-night. Private members may have their "fling" until 6.20, but…

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Senator Wants Damages Against Labor Candidate ROCKHAMPTON

Evening News · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 6

The solicitors for Senator Foil have served on Harold Hartley, Labor candidate for Fitzrey, a writ for £1000, damages for defamation, which is alleged to…

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Katoomba Election Private or Municipal Lighting ?

The Sun · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 8

Mr. B. A. M'Bride, one of the candidates at the Katoomba municipal election last Saturday, writes to deny the published report that he was in…

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