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Politics & elections, 1921

2,035 stories in Sydney's papers · page 77 of 102

Candidates on the Track

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The weather was fine cud warm at Caulfield this morning, when the sand track was in good order. David and King of the Forest were not out…

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In Parliament. Mr. Speaker's Statement. Matter Sub Judice

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, after a number of questions had been asked on the subject of allegations respecting a City Council contract, the Speaker…

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Wright's Rights Tangle in Parliament Points and Disorders Two Hours of Bluff

The Sun · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 9

An extraordinary situation, in which the knowledge of members concerning Parliamentary procedure was severely tested, arose in the Legislative…

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The Irish Crisis. Debate in Parliament. Censure Motion Fails. Premier's Emphatic Speech. London, Nov. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 11

The censure motion of the Unionist "die-hards" in the House of Commons against the Government for its policy regarding the Irish Conference was defeated by 439 votes to 43…

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Red Cross. Election of Executive

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 10

The annual meeting of the general committee of the New South Wales division of the Red Cross Society, was hold yesterday at 34 Jamieson-street, for the purpose of electing…

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City Elections. Proportional System. Rejected by Labour Vote

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 11

The Labour aldermen, by 10 votes to 8, defeated, a proposal to have proportional representation included in the provisions of the City Council Amending Bill. The motion was…

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The Sun Stop-press Labor Gains English Municipal Elections London

The Sun · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

Polling in 300 municipalities resulted, in the case of 80 of the principal towns, that Labor showed a nett gain of 36, and…

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In Parliament

Watchman · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 5

Sir Thomas Henley brought the matter before Parliament directly the House met on Thursday afternoon. He asked the Attorney-General what action…

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Summer Has Come Signs in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 4

"All in white."—Who's the lady:—The [?] box.—The adjournment motion.—The row begins.—Mr. Price's…

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Vacancies in Parliament Bill Before House

The Sun · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Parliamentary Vacancies Bill came down front tho Council with an amendment. The bill in its original…

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A Free Fight. in Parliament. Assembly in an Uproar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 7

Another grossly disorderly scene occurred in the Legislative Assembly last night, while the Wheat Marketing Bill was being considered in committee…

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Our Parliament Preserving its Dignity "Ginger Mick's" Method Bernard Shaw's Adjective

The Sun · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 8

"A lot of barbarians," was how a Ministerialist referred to members generally and Oppositionists particularly. in the Legislative Assembly last…

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City Elections. Belmore Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 7

Alderman P. Stokes and Aldermnn Bramston addressed a large gathering last night at the corner of Albion and Commonwealth streets, Surry Hills, in support of their…

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Women and Parliament. Victorian Proposal Shelved

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 12

The bill [?]o enable women to become members of the Victorian parliament was carried by thirteen votes to nine in the Legislative Council last week…

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After the Storm Parliament Calm Again

Evening News · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 6

The Little Box Again—The K.Ca., Speak.—On the Brushing of Brains.—The Glebe Pointer.—wheat Bill Again…

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Wheat Grab Bludgeon in Parliament. Members Fight

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 18

On Wednesday night, the Labor Government endeavoured to bludgeon the Wheat Grab Bill through Parliament at one sitting. There were angry…

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Pairs Refused. Party Bitterness. Development in State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 8

As a result of the bitter dispute which arose in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night in regard to the arrangements made between party whips for pairs, the Opposition…

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More Home Rule. Opening of Maltese Parliament Malta, November 1

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 5

The Prince of Wales inaugurated the era of home rule in Malta to-day, when be opened the new Parliament in the ancient palace, The Grand Master of the Knights of Valetta…

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Great Britain and America. Debate in Parliament. Professor's Lecture. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 8

A visiting American chautauquan lecturer addressed members of the Federal Parliament in the Senate Clubroom last night, which provoked an…

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Armageddon. to Come in 1934. Remarkable Speech in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 9

A remarkable speech was made in the House of Representatives to-day by Mr. Marks (N.S.W.). He urged earnest consideration of the trend of world affairs, and reminded…

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