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Politics & elections, 1921

2,035 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 102

The New Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 October 1921 · page 7

Mr. W. W. Warr is well-known in Belmore ward, which he is to contest. He has been in business in Sydney on his own account for the past 12 years. He has lived all his life…

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Service Federation Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 October 1921 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--At the conference of the Australian Public Service Federation on Saturday the following officers were elected: President, Mr. A. A. Watson (N.S.W.); senior…

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Workers' Parliament Decision of Unionists Trades Hall Conference

The Sun · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 2

Officials connected with the conference of trade unionists, which is now sitting at the Trades Hall for the purpose of discussing the future policy of…

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In Federal Parliament Condolences of Mr. Hughes MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 7

In the house of Representatives this afternoon the Prime Minister (Mr. Hushes) deeply regretted the death of Mr. Storey, whom he described as a…

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Questions in Parliament State Fish and Meat the Loan Money

Evening News · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon. Mr. Wea[?] Mr. Dooley [?]…

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Parliament Adjourns House Rises for Fortnight Sir G. Fuller's Condolences

The Sun · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 7

The Legislative Assembly had not proceeded far with business this afternoon when Mr. Dooley, the Acting- Premier, rose, and in a low voice said…

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Swedish Elections. Socialist Gains. London, Oct. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 11

A message from Stockholm says the general election results indicate a considerable turnover of political opinion in favour of the socialistic parties. The Social Democrats secured 95…

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Senate Candidates A.L.P. Selection Ballot

The Sun · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 3

Over 70,000 ballot papers are now being sent out from Macdonell House to the various A.L.P. branches and affiliated unions in connection with the…

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Ministry Dissolved Another Caucus Election

The Sun · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 7

In ordinary circumstances, on the death of a Premier the Commission held from the Governor automatically expires, and the whole Ministry is…

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Federal Parliament Opens

The Australian Worker · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 7

After an adjournment of over two months the House of Representatives met again last Wednesday. The sitting occupied only an hour, and the House…

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State Members and Federal Elections. Will Federal Parliament Interfere?

The Australian Worker · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 2

Several of the State Parliaments have passed legislation to remove the obligation for State members to resign their seats before contesting a seat in the Federal…

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Organising Notes. Federation Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 9

These was a large attendance at the Federation rooms on Wednesday, 28th ult., to hear a discussion on the "White Australia Policy." Representatives of the New South…

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Parliament Adjourns. an Emotional Scene

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 9

The Acting Premier, entering the Legislative Assembly at 2.45 yesterday afternoon, announced the death of the Premier: "I cannot say anything just now, but move that we…

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Speeches in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 9

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, made reference to the death of Mr. John Storey. He said that he had known Mr. Storey intimately for 32 or…

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Irish Parliament the Coming Conference Belfast. October 4

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 5

Parliament has adjourned till December 13, the Speaker having power to call a special meeting if unforseen events arise necessitating such course being taken…

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Canadian Elections. Fight for Protection. Ottawa, Oct. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 9

The Premier, Mr. A. Melghon, in a manifesto following the announcement of the dissolution of Parliament, says. The election is wholly a fight against the free trade policies…

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Canada's Election Issue Ottawa, October 5

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Meigben, in a manifesto following his announcement of the dissolution of Parliament, says that the election will be wholly a fight against the free trade policies of…

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City Elections. Reform Candidates. Two More Endorsed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 8

The executive of the Citizens' Reform Association has decided to endorse as candidates for the Phillip ward in the coming City Council elections Alderman L. T. Courtenay and Mr…

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Menangle Pony Meeting Recent Form of Prominent Candidates

Arrow · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 3

Fields of fair proportions are promised for the pony meeting at Menangle to-day, and, judging by the attendance at the last two gatherings on this course,…

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Political. Probable Early Election. Mr. Ley's Forecast

The St George Call · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 4

Addressing a meeting in the Protestant Hall, Dubbo, last week, says the "Herald," Mr. Ley outlined the Progressive policy, and predicted that…

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