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Politics & elections, 1921

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Epsom Candidate Speciality Physicked

The Sun · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 7

The Epsom Handicap candidate Speciality who rules as one of the favorites has not been on the training track so far this week. One of his legs…

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A.j.c. Committee Another Candidate

The Sun · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 7

Mr. Herbert S. Thompson, proprietor of the "Oakleigh" Stud, Widden, has been nominated by Mr. John Williamson, and seconded by Mr. L[?]angloh…

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Railway Control Election by Employees Estell's Determination

The Sun · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 10

Reference was made by the Minister for Railways (Mr. Estell), this afternoon to the Government's intentions in regard to the filling of the vacant chair…

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A.j.c. Committee Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 7

Mr. Arthur Bowman, who races under the name of "A. Sydney," is a candidate for election to the A.J.C, committee. Mr. Bowman, who is an experienced sports man and horseowner, has been a breeder for many…

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West Sydney Labor's Polling Hours

The Sun · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 4

The ballot to select a Labor candidate for West Sydney will be held to- morrow, The polling booths will be open from 10 am till 8 a.m…

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Farmers' Parliament Concluding Sessions Wednesday Morning. (Continued from last issue.) New States

The Land · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 2

Mr. Drummond, M.L.A. (Myall Creek) moved: That this conference is of opinion that an amendment of the Federal…

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Canterbury Park Divisions Make Programme of Eight Races Prominent Candidates in Action

Arrow · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 2

(By CARDIGAN) Canterbury is a popular course, and with no opposition in the shape of a pony or trotting meeting there should be a great crowd present. Racing is…

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The Blue Ribbon Riddle Candidates Discussed

Arrow · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 1

Already the entrants for the A.J.C. Derby that have legitimate chances can be fined down to a select few, and, somehow or other, I do not think this year's…

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West Sydney Candidates Get Busy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 5

Although, nominations for West Sydney will not close until next Thursday with the Federal Returning Officer, several candidates are not losing any time in their campaign work. The…

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When Parliament Meets

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 1

"Things are bad in the cities of all of the States," Say the strangers and pilgrims, who enter our gates;…

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State Parliament. No Pre-sessional Speech Expected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 14

A further meeting of the State Cabinet was held yesterday, and was devoted to the consideration of bills which it is proposed to introduce to Parliament, next session…

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A Violent Outburst. Dail Eireann to Members of Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 13

The Dail Eireann, so its head, Mr. De Valera, has said, cannot and will not accept the offer of the British Government of dominion Home Rule for Ireland…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Four Useless Inches of Leg Equals £22- a Week Another Ruling of Cyanide Gang Is This "Keeping Promises" to Diggers ?

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 23

In a Candid Communication to the Rev. Ashley Teece, published in last issue of "Smith's Weekly," we promised him to quote more cases from official documents in the possession of his own department, in furtherance of our Cyanide campaign…

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Scouts' P. and C. Association Election of Officers. Widening the Interest in the Association

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Penrith Scouts' Parents' and Citizens' Association was held at the old school building, Henry Street, on Monday evening…

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Another Ugly Man Candidate

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 2

Mr. C. Gibson, of St. Marys, has been nominated as a candidate for the ugly man competition in connection with the forthcoming A.H, and I. Society's…

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Victorian Elections Nominations Close 24 Elected Unopposed MELBOURNE

The Sun · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 4

Nominations for the Legislative Assembly general elections closed at noon to-day. In addition to the 65 retiring…

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Real Estate World Granville District Becoming Increasingly Important Franchise in Local Government Elections Subdivision Sale This

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 20

GRANVILLE DISTRICT There is one feature in particular connected with the Municipality of Granville that is of special interest to those…

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City Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 9

The Citizens' Reform Association of Sydney is calling for candidates for tho next municipal elections for the City of Sydney, which take place on December 1. The association…

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The West Sydney Election. a Plethora of Candidates. Labor Party's Selection Ballet

Truth · Sunday 21 August 1921 · page 8

The by-election for the West Sydney seat in the Federal House of Representatives, to fill the vacancy brought about by the death of Mr. T. J. Ryan,…

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Spring Candidates Fickle Form at Canterbury Bad Time for Backers

The Sun · Sunday 21 August 1921 · page 2

Canterbury Park was dusty yesterday. Racing folk who flocked thither were quite satisfied that they had seen the last of the winter. But, as is…

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