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Politics & elections, 1921

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Sturt Vacancy. No Appointment Possible. Till Parliament Meets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 8

Mr. Dooley, Acting Premier and Chief Secretary, has discovered that his own measure, the Parliamentary Casnal Vacancies Act, contains a clause which prevents the filling of…

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Bad Flour Injuring Australia's Name. Discussion in Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

The necessity for the Commonwealth Government taking more stringent steps for the protection of Australia's good name as an honest trader was…

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Labour Set-Back. N.Z. Municipal Elections

The Land · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 1

A decisive set-back to official Labour is the outstanding feature of the municipal elections throughout New Zealand…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 8

One feature of yesterday's municipal elections was Labour's setback. In Wellington City Council the Labourites lost two seats, having now only two representatives. In…

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Harmony. Federal Parliament. Wool and Finance

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The effect of the departure of Mr. Hughes was noticeable immediately the House of Representatives met to-day. There was no rushing or bustling,…

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National Problems. the Wool Crisis. Debate in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 13

Members of the House of Representatives to-day discussed the many problems mentioned by the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, before his departure on Thursday, particular…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Reverend Ashley Teece Paid Protector of the Poor "Give an Account of Thy Stewardship"

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 23

"And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward."--Luke, 16th Chapter, 2nd Verse. A few days before the anniversary…

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City Elections. Employees' Fighting Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 13

It was asserted at the Town Hall yesterday that the subscriptions of City Council employees to the "fighting fund" to assist in securing the return of Labour aldermen at the…

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After the Elections. a Broken Promise. Hitting the Bookmakers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 12

During the last State election, said Mr. James Clarke (chairman of City Tattersall's Club), in proposing "The Day We Celebrate," at the annual picnic at The Avenue, Lane Cove,…

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Federal Features the Week in Parliament Conciliatory Mr. Hughes Wool and Defence Bill MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 1 May 1921 · page 5

It has been a dull week in the Federal Parliament, and one almost barren of practical achievement. Mr. Hughes, always the most interesting personality…

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Derby Candidates Discussed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 5

As a result of the Two Thousand Guineas, Alan Brock's prospects for the Derby are viewed in a favorable light. Although backward In condition, the colt made a resolute…

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Debate In Parliament Various Suggestions. "Appoint a Committee."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 7

In the House of Representatives on Friday the Prime Minister's speech was discussed. Mr. Tudor, Leader of the Opposition,…

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"More Disclosures" Victimised Officers Revelations in Parliament Chivalry of Diggers Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 7

More sensational disclosures are expected in the Senate this week regarding the treatment of officers in the A.I.F. during the war…

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City Elections. Preparing the Rolls. Police Engaged in the Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 12

Mr. Mitchell, Inspector-General of Police, stated yesterday that every possible care is being exercised to ensure that the municipal register now being compiled by the police…

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Elections in Tasmania Hobart

The Sun · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 7

At the Legislative Council elections Mr. Joe Darling, the famous cricketer, was elected to the vacancy created in the Cambridge district by the death of…

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Sturt Vacancy. No Appointment Till Parliament Meets

The Australian Worker · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 20

The matter of appointing a successor to the late Mr. Brookfield for the electorate of Sturt in the N.S.W. Parliament was before Cabinet last week. A close…

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The English in Ireland. President De Valera Addresses English Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 8

President De Valera has sent a letter to all members of the British Parliament, last they "under plea of ignorance should disclaim responsibility for what is being done…

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Wool Problem Stabilising the Market Hoarding Suggested Discussion in Parliament Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 6

"I put forward this proposal with no sort of enthusiasm, but because the Government cannot find anything better. It is an experiment in the…

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Discussion in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--It has been assumed that in fixing a minimum reserve of 8d a pound none of the Bawrai wool stocks are to be sold below that figure. This is not so…

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Federal Parliament Echoes. War Pensions

The St George Call · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 3

During the past week the numerous complaints associated with administration of the Pensions Board lias been referred to in Parliament. From…

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