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Politics & elections, 1921

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In and Out of Parliament: the Hopes of Federation- and Twenty Years After. Notes On State Politics. Twenty Years of Federation

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 3

We have completed twenty years of Federal Government, and it would be interesting to know how many of the surviving "Yesses" would vote "No"…

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British By-election "Anti-Waster" Beaten LONDON, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 1

The by-election for Hereford resulted:—Roberts (Condition Unionist), 9677: Langford (Anti-waste Liberal), 7411…

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Fire Brigades Board. Election of Member

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 9

Regulations have been gazetted for the election by the councils of the municipalities and shires enumerated in the schedule to the Fire Brigades Act, 1909, of a member to serve on…

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South African Parliament. Pretoria, January 13

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 5

Speaking at Petersburg, General Smuts. Prime Minister, said he was absolutely convinced that the South African Party would go back to Parliament with a majority over all…

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Labour Crisis. A.L.P. Asserts Authority. Mr. Storey on the Carpet. Shall Parliament Meet Early?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 9

A critical position has arisen between the State Ministry and the A.L.P. executive, although Ministers profess to make light of the situation. Negotiations are proceeding between the executive and…

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Western Australia. Elections for Legislative Assembly

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 2

The elections for the Legislative Assembly in Western Australia have been fixed for March 18, the nominations [?] on February 22. A local…

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Parliamentary By-election London, Jan. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 9

Polling for the Hereford by-election resulted:— Roberts (Coalition Unionist).... 9670 Lungford (anti-Waste Liberal).. 7411…

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Hereford Bye-election Surprise Result LONDON, January 12

The Sun · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 1

Though the Coalitionist majority was reduced in the Hereford bye-election, the defeat of the Anti-Waste candidate was striking, as Mr. Langford…

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"Standing Disgrace" Parliament Must Work

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 6

Strong views were expressed at the last meeting of the Propaganda Committee of the Australian Labor Party concerning the closing down of…

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Economy. Dover By-election Result. Anti-waste Candidate Returned. London, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 13

Polling for the Dover by-election resulted:— Sir Thomas Poison (Anti-Waste candidate................ 13,947 Astor (Coalition)........ 10,717…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament the Fatal First Tale of Pence and Ha'pence. Tragedy of Dependents of the Dead

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 23

In July of last year the War Pensions system was absorbed into the Repatriation Department. The legislation which brought this about. amounted in reality…

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To-Day's Election. At Prospect and Sherwood

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 1

An extraordinary election of one alderman for Wentworth Ward of the Municipality of Prospect and Sherwood, rendered necessary by the resignation of ex-Ald. A…

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Auburn Municipal Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 6

An election has been rendered necessary in the West Ward of the Auburn municipality through the resignation of Ald. Ashton, who is leaving the district. Nomination of candidates to fill the vacancy…

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Late Cable News. South African Elections. Capetown, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 13

To-day is nomination day for the South African elections. The only party leader to be returned unopposed is General Hertzog, who has been nominated as Nationalist member…

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The Latest Cables. South African Elections. Capetown. January 14

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 11

To-day is nomination day for the Union Parliament. The only party leader returned unopposed is Mr. Hertzog, Nationalist, for Smithfleld…

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A Coalition Defeat. the Dover By-election. London, January 13

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 11

The Dover by-election resulted:-- Poison, 13,947: Astor (Coalition. 10.717. LONDON, January 14. The newspapers express the opinion that the…

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A Page of Interest Mk&®®®®®^ 1 Ev the Case for the Mothers Demand That Parliament Pass the Endowment Bill

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1921 · page 15

Anyone who mad the opportunity, as I have during the last few weeks, of reading several hundred letters from the mothers of large families in this State would be left with the fixed conviction…

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Compromise. Cabinet and A,l.p. Parliament May Meet Early

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 4

It seems now practically certain that, as was suggested in these columns on Saturday, a compromise will be arrived at between the Government…

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Cracking the Whip. A.l.p. Determined. Parliament Must Meet

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 6

As indicated in Saturday's "Daily Telegraph," the decision of the A.L.P. executive was against the Government. Although it was not officially announced, the motion carried by the…

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