Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

109 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 1 of 6

Stroud Shire Council Election of President

The Northern Champion · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 3

The first, meeting of the newly-elected coun[?]ors of the Stroud Shire Council took place at the Shire Chamhers, on Monday, 11th…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sidelights on the Recent Federal Election. Defeat of Mr. Fleming

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 1

The defeat of W. M. Fleming, for Robertson, is taken in two ways, according as the observer views the matter. Sympathisers with the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Hastings Shire Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

The election or a Councillor for A. Riding of the Hustings Shire took place on Saturday, the result being that Mr. W. H. Bransdon was elected;…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Free Fights in Parliament. From Heated Debate to Spirited Combat

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 7

In a recent "battle" in the Hungarian House of Deputies, a member attempted to shoot the President of the Chamber, and actually drew a…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Qualifying Certificates Successful Candidates

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 3

The following is a list of the names and the aggregate marks gained by those pupils of the West Kempsey District School who were successful in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parliament Prorogued

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 4

THE State Parliament has been further pro­rogued until March 6th…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Federal Puzzle Confidence in Mr. Hughes. Who is Determined to Meet Parliament. Dr. Page's Opinion. Sydney

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 4

At the meeting of the National Caucus on Wednesday, it was decided by 34 votes to 4 that the demand for the retirement of Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Election Protest

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 4

A petition is being prepared on behalf of the Country Party candidate, Mr. R. Wilkins, for presentation to the Court of Appeal, asking it to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

An Election Day Incident

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 2

Adolph Crausaz was charged that on December 16th, at West Kempsey, he did carry away liquor from licensed premises when these premises were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Officers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. Watts said he had experienced much pleasure in occupying the position of President during the past year, but he had now come to the time when he had to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

First Meeting Held. Parliament Metts Feb. 28th. SYDNEY

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 3

A Melbourne message says the new Federal Ministry held its first Cabinet meeting yesterday and decided that Parliament shall be sworn in on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fares and Freights. Election Promises

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

Is there likely to be a reduction in week-end tram fares, and in railway fares and freights. Official railway opinion is to the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ousted! Kempsey Council Resigns. Another Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 3

The Kempsey Municipal Council has resigned in a body. This is in consequence of the notices of ouster received from Mr. William Quinn…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Municipal Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

Next Friday is nomination day for the election of nine aldermen for the Kempsey Municipal Council. Nominations must be lodged with the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New Parliament. to Meet on Feb. 28. MELBOURNE

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

The Governor-General issued a proclamation to-day summoning the Federal Parliament to meet on February 28th…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Election. Thirteen Candidates

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 5

The field for aldermanic honors in the extraordinary election of nine aldermen to fill the vacancies left by the resignation of the Kempsey Municipal…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

M. R. Jockey Club. Election of Officers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Manning River Jockey Club took place at the Belmore Hall on Tuesday Night last. Present:—Messrs. J. J. McDonell, H…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Telegrams. Federal Parliament. Speakership Offered to Mr. Watt. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 3

The Speakership of the Federal Parliament has been offered to Mr. Watt. It is understood he has agreed to accept. The Address-in-Reply is not…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cup Candidates. Latest Form. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 3

Rosina slipped over the tun for five furlongs, at 1¾ sees outside the record for the track at Flemington. The Cypher went exceptionally well at…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Aldermanic Election. Candidates Talk

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 5

At Commandant Hill on Monday night Dr. J. B McElhone and Mr. W. O'Meara, both candidates in connection with the election of aldermen…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →