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Politics & elections, 1921

2,035 stories in Sydney's papers · page 70 of 102

Doings on the Track Form of Spring Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 5

Fine and bright weather prevailed at Flemington on Thursday morning. Gringalet pleased with six furlongs in 1.18[?] the first three of which took 38½sec…

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What Candidates for the Caulfield Cup Have Done Their Form at a Glance and Other Particulars

Referee · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 9

VIOLONCELLO (imp.), 8-13, ch h, 8yrs., by .Valens-Catgut. Owner, Sir Samuel Hordern; trainer, C. H. Bryans. Colors: White, red sash, light blue cap…

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The Next Election Coalition Policy Lord Grey on Irish Position London, October 11

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 7

Viscount Grey made his first political speech since Ills retirement in 19.15 at Berwick-on-Tweed. lie said that the next election would he fought on issues which had boon made…

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Parliament to Meet New Cabinet Meets

The Sun · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 7

When the House meets on Tuesday it will probably adjourn again after certain formal announcements have been made, as a mark of respect to…

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State Parliament. Continuous Session. Special Resolution Necessary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 8

Arising our/of the statomont of the position made in yesterday's "Herald," Ministers [?] cussed the problem of doaling with the business paper of the Legis[?]tive Assembly whe[?]…

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No New Session Reassembling of Parliament Simple Enabling Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 4

The fact that when Parliament assembles next Tuesday it will be under technically an entirely new Government will not affect the business of the session…

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Was There Collusion ? Biloela and Cockatoo Charges in Parliament MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 8

A[?] charge of collusion in connection with the hiring of the ferry boat B[?]la from the Commonwealth Government, by the Island Transport Company, was…

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Federal Politics Is Election Imminent? MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 7

Because of the fact that the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) is not available to go to the Washington Conference, it is thought in Bendigo that…

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Civic Reform Selection of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 9

"It is very inspiring to the executive that so many indications are becoming apparent of alertness on the part of electors generally in respect of the forthcoming municipal…

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Parliament in 1921. Constitutional Government

The Propeller · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 3

The following paragraph clipped from "Hansard" this week will give an idea of what Parliamentarians are doing for their money--great deeds for the…

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State Parliament. Short Sitting on Tuesday. Goulburn Vacancy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 8

At yesterday's meoting of the Slate Cabinet Ministors discussed the resumption of the Parliamentary session on Tuesday next. Tho House, it was decided, will meet at 2.30 p.m.,…

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Another £5,000,000 Authority to Borrow Discussion in Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

Evening News · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 7

Authority to borrow [?] was asked by Sir Joseph Cook [?] Representatives to-day. The [?]…

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What Is Wrong with the Commonwealth ? Is the Public Losing Interest in the Federal Parliament, and If So, Is There a Reason?

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 1

It is a remarkable, and no less regrettable fact, that there appears to be growing up, among tho ordinary citizens, a feeling of detachment from any…

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An Election Impasse

The Land · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 11

The ridiculous position which has arisen in connection with the vacancy in the Goulburn constituency, through the death of Captain…

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Cup Candidates Go Well Purser and Laddie Blue

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.-- There was a large attendance of visitors our to see the final Caulfield Cup gallops, but there was nothing sensational done, although Sister Olive shaped very well in her trial over a mile…

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Cat in Parliament. Scene in Queensland Assembly. Brisbane

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

Mr. J. C. Peterson, who recently lett the caucus party to join the Country party, spoke for the first time this session in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon. As he rose to…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Weeding the Sheep From the Goats. Prefixes Before Military Titles

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

An order should Issue that the plain military title should be reserved for the exclusive use of those ex-members of the A.I.F. who have seen active…

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The By-election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 9

Polling takes place to-day for the vacancy in the Fairfield Municipal Council. Five candidates have been nominated. A good deal of interest is being displayed in the…

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Sydney and the Country Parliament "Overwhelmed" by City Vote Public Opinion Inert on Practical Problems

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 October 1921 · page 4

When the neglect of country interests is spoken of in Sydney by superior persons what is meant generally is that somebody else ought to go and attend to…

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Filling Gap Goulburn Vacancy Is It By-election?

The Sun · Sunday 16 October 1921 · page 1

There is much speculation about the solution of the Goulburn vacancy puzzle. The latest possibility is a…

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