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Politics & elections, 1921

2,035 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 102

Doings on the Track How Spring Candidates are Faring

Referee · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 5

A heavy mist obscured some of the early gallops at Flemington Thursday morning, but when it lifted bright and pleasant weather was experienced. Not…

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Derby and Cup Candidate

Referee · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 8

MR. D. U. SEATON'S B C HONEY BEE, BY. KENILWORTH (IMP.)—BUSY BEE, WHO WON THE A.J.C. GRANTHAM STAKES…

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The Melbourne Cup. Victorian Candidates Reviewed

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 1

The King is dead, long live the King. The Caulfield Cup is won what will win the Melbourne Cup? The following are my notes on the horses…

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Progressive Party. Candidates All Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 5

At a joint meeting of the members of the central council of the Progressive Party and members of the Parliamentary Progressive Party, after a general review of the political…

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Victorian Racing Sydney Candidates Moonee Valley Cup

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 8

Within a few days all the Sydney horses Which have engagements at the Victorian spring, meeting should be out of the State, it they-intend, to. take their planes at the barrier…

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Lunacy Reform Petition to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 9

The Lunacy Reform League intends to present a monster petition to the State Parliament next Tuesday, through Mr. Gardiner. It is to ask for certain amendments of the…

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Looking for Rats! Cat in Queensland Parliament

The Australian Worker · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 7

Mr. J, C. Peterson, who recently "ratted" from the Queensland Labor Party to join the Country Party, spoke for the first time since his change of…

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Unemployment Matter Before Parliament London, October 18

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 5

Mr. Chamberlain, speaking in the House of Commons, said that the work of the present session would be confined to the unemployment problem, unless some unexpected emergency…

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In the Australian Parliament. What Labor Members Are Saying

The Australian Worker · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 9

"Lam not a Protectionist because I am a Labor man, but I am a Labor man because I know that the workers are the only persons in a country worth…

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ECONOMY. Demand in Federal Parliament. Country Party's Attack. Labour Amendment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 7

In the House of Representatives yesterday, the deputy leader of the Opposition moved a reduction of £1 to the first item of the Estimates…

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Back to Work Bills Before Parliament North Shore Bridge Good Brands and Bad Seeds

The Sun · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 9

The Legislative Assembly rang again yesterday with the oratory for which its members are famed. As usual petitions in opposition to…

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At Work Again Parliament is Playful Mr. Fitzpatrick Devoul—The New Minister.—Micro-Organis[?]s.—Private Members' Business.—A Notable Division.—Country Orators

Evening News · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 6

Parliament stooped to business again yesterday after its long adjournment, and resumed its interrupted programme with its customary vig[?] and elan, which can…

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Candidates for Priesthood French Hierarchy in Vigorous Campaign

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 6

Paris, Aug. 12.—one of the chief preoccupations of the French Hierarchy is the campaign for increasing the number of candidates for the…

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City Elections Government's Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 4

Among the notices for to-day's business in the Assembly is one of a preliminary motion by Mr. Dooley in connection with a bill providing for the qualification of citizens voting…

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Stock Brands Bill in Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 16

Stockowners will hear with approval that the Stock Brands Bill is now before the N.S.W. Parliament. It will simplify branding, by releasing sixty…

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Company Law. Need for Amendment. Debate in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 9

Sir Thomas Hughes, just before the Legislative Council adjourned last night, called attention to the clamant need for an amendment of the New South Wales company law. Such…

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Estate Agents' Registration Bill to Come Before Parliament Protecting the Public

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 12

Notice of the Estate Agents' Registration Bill has been given in the N.S.W. Parliament, and the Bill probably will come before the House at…

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Melbourne Cup Horses Possible Runners The Latest Form of the Candidates Discussed

Arrow · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 2

It does not seem a year since Poitrel won the Cup, and yet on Tuesday week another Cup will be decided, and I wonder whether Eurythmic will lower the…

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Second Grade Jottings Candidates for the First Grade

Arrow · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 10

Despite the short day's play on the opening Saturday of "the second round, the whole of the eight games were decided. But in no single instance was an…

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Election Possible Goulburn Vacancy House To Decide On

The Sun · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 7

The Premier (Mr. Dooley)gave an unqualified denial this afternoon to the statement that he had arranged to ask tho leader of the Opposition to…

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