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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

2,035 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 102

Irish Affairs Lord Derby's Visit Attempt at Settlement Sinn Feiners' Parliament LONDON, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 1

A lively political sensation has been caused by Lord Derby's visit. It is regarded as the most serious move made to bring about a settlement for…

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British By-Election Minister Retains Seat London, Monday Evening

Evening News · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 1

The re-election for the Bedford Division of Bedfordshire, readered necessary through the siting member, Mr. F. G. Ke[?]way, having been…

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Football Managers Nine Candidates

Evening News · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 5

Two managers of the Australian Rugby League footballers to tour England this season will be appointed next Monday evening The following nominations have…

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Air Force. Rush of Candidates. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 7

The Australian Air Force has attracted a large number of candidates for enlistment as flying officers, mechanics, and tradesmen, and the Director of Air Personnel and Training,…

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Protestant Federation. Meeting at Maitland "Prepare for Elections." West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 7

The Rev. W. Touchell and Mr. R. E. Barton, grand master of the L.O.L., addressed a crowded meeting of the Protestant Federation in St. Paul's Parish Hall on Saturday evening…

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Bedford' By-election Mr. Kellaway Wins LONDON, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 1

The Bedford by-election rendered necessary by the appointment of Mr. Kellaway, the sitting member, as Postmaster-General, resulted:--…

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The Managers Candidates for Reins of Tourists English Clubs Very Keen on Meeting Australasians

Referee · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 12

The following nominations have been received for the positions of joint-managers for the team to tour England : Messrs. S. G. Ball, W. A. Cann, W A Chascling, R. R. Craig, L. Dargan, Er Dermody, H…

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New South Wales Davis Cup Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 8

NORMAN PEACH WATCHES A SMASH. CLARENCE TODD FINISHING A FOREHAND DRIVE…

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N.Z. Municipal Elections Wellington

The Sun · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 3

The municipal elections are proceeding throughout New Zealand to- day. A feature of the campaign has been the exceptionally vigorous efforts of the…

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Election of a Delegate. Post and Telegraph Association

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 9

Delegates from all the branches of the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Association will meet in conference in Sydney on May 2. A ballot of the general division members of the association…

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Catholic Federation. Organising Notes. Federation Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 9

The meeting of the Federation parliament—postponed from last Wednesday, on account of the meeting convened for the Chapter Hall, will take place on the second…

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The Catholic Federation. Notes and News. Federation Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 13

The meeting of the Federation Parliament— postponed from last Wednesday, on account of the meeting convened for, the Chapter Hall— will…

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In the Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 9

"The Labor Party is the only party whose programme and platform safeguard the interests of all workers, whether engaged on the land or in our secondary…

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The Wheat Pools Workmen for Russia Questions in Parliament MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Parker Moloney (N.S.W.) gave notice of his intention to move on May 10. "That a Royal Commission be…

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South Australia. State Elections

The Australian Worker · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 5

The results from all the constituencies are now in, and the Conservatives have had a victory. Before the elections the State of the parties was: Liberal 22, Labor…

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W.A. By-elections. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 8

Mr. Maley, M.L.A., the newly-appointed Minister for Agriculture, was to-day returned unopposed for Greenough. Mr. Willmott, ex-honorary Minister, who…

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N.Z. Municipal Elections. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 7

The municipal elections were held throughout New Zealand to-day. For the Wellington Mayoralty there was a straight-out contest between Mr. Robert Wright and Mr. Patrick…

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Labor Set-back N.Z. Municipal Elections Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 11

A decisive setback to official Labor is the outstanding feature of the municipal elections throughout the Dominion…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 9

Mr. Hughes said:—"In regard to finance the Ministry has long recognised the need for economy and the Treasurer will show the House later that it has practised economy…

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Sturt Seat. Vacant Till Parliament Meets

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

The vacancy in the Sturt electorate caused by the death of Mr. Percy Brookfield. M.L.A., was considered by Cabinet yesterday. It was subsequently announced that there…

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