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Politics & elections, 1921

2,035 stories in Sydney's papers · page 76 of 102

Goulburn Vacancy Problem for Opposition Rush of Candidates

The Sun · Friday 28 October 1921 · page 7

Secrecy is being observed in Nationalist circles in regard to the nominee for the Goulburn vacancy. According to the Bill which has…

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Not a Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 October 1921 · page 4

Mr. D. R. Hall, replying to Mr. Loxton's attack on him on the debate on the Casual Vacancies Bill, points out that he was never rejected at the polls. He also adds that he…

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City Council Plot to Prolong Life Government's Amazing Bill to Postpone Election Till January

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 October 1921 · page 4

Labor is at the last ditch in the defence of its determination to retain control of the Sydney Municipal Council. The bill to amend the City Corporation Act…

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Debate in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 13

The House of Representatives yesterday debated the proposals of the Ministry regarding the formation of a wheat pool for the coming season, as outlined by the Prime…

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Fiji Parliament Opened by Governor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 14

SUVA, October 27.--The Legislative Council opened this morning. The Governor, in his address, expressed pleasure that the Indian strike bad ended and the…

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Home by Car When Parliament Sits Late a Big Bill for the Taxpayer

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 11

State parliamentarians must have a fleet of motor-cars to take them home after an all-night session. The expense is no consideration; the poor taxpayer pays…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament the Brennan Test Real Fair Deal the Digger and the Benefit of the Doubt

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 23

"Smith's" fight against cyanide has been a long one, but it is no longer a lone one. Indications of the nation's revulsion at the Shameless…

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Honoring Sir Joseph Cook Getting Ready for an Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 6

On Tuesday night last, a meeting of delegates from the Parramatta Federal Electorate was held in the National rooms, York-street, Sydney, to get the…

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Goulburn. Candidates for the Seat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 14

The following are amongst the candidates whom Sir George Fuller has been informed would be willing to accept nomination for the Goulburn vacancy in succession to the late…

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City Elections. Life of Council. Only a Month's Extension

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 12

Yesterday the Premier, Mr. Dooley, took exception to the statement that the new City Corporation Bill prolonged the life of the present City Council…

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Goulburn Vacancy Many Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 10

The following are among the candidates who, Sir George Fuller has been informed, would be willing to accept nomination for the Goulburn vacancy, in succession to the late Captain…

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Parramatta Seat Federal Interest Probable Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The approaching departure of Sir Joseph Cook for London has, with the disposal of the no-confidence proceedings, revived interest in the prospective…

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Our Political Patriots. Peeps at the Parliamentary Puppets the Antics of the Anti-election Party

Truth · Sunday 30 October 1921 · page 6

There is one thing which can be written in the favor of the Hon. D. Levy, B.A., LL.B., Speaker MR. SPEAKER'S of the 25th…

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"Parliament Degraded" Federal Labor Member's View

Evening News · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 7

The Federal Government's victory on the no-confidence motion cannot be regarded as a guarantee of its security, according to Mr. Mabony. M.P., a member…

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State Parliament. This Week's Business. City Council and Wheat Pool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 9

Although there will be four Stale Ministers absent from this week's silling of tne State Parliament, it is understood that the Legislative Assembly will push right ahead with…

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Norwegian Elections. London, Oct. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 9

Advices from Chriatia[?] state that the voting at the general election shows that the Conservatives polled 299,000 votes, Communists 184,000, Liberais 176,000, Farmers' Union…

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City Elections Agents Want Representation

The Sun · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 8

The agents trading at the Municipal Market are endeavoring to obtain direct representation on the City Council. With this object in view Mr. J. Moss,…

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Censure Motion Parliament Supreme Secrecy Defended "Grim Announcement" LONDON, Monday Evening

Evening News · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 5

Continuing his speech on the censute match. Mr. Lloyd George said. "The motion complains the Government for entering into negotiations…

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Federal Convention Election in March ? "Prime Minister Serious". ADELAIDE

The Sun · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 7

The Minister for Home and Territories (Mr. Poynton) states that all the electoral machinery is being assembled in anticipation of elections, which will…

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Cup Candidates Rate Oe Favorites

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 6

The minds of the great sporting community of Australia will be on the Melbourne Cup which is to be decided at Flemington to-day. So far 28 arc left in the race, but one or…

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