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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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State Parliament. How the Session Ended. Estimates Rushed Through

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 3

After an all-night sitting the Legislative Assembly adjourned at 8.30 on the morning preceding Christmas Eve until that afternoon…

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The Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—The State Cabinet will assemble on Wednesday, and on the same day the Parliamentary Labor party will meet. It is likely that…

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Mr. Hughes Uneasy. Prospects at Bendigo. the Next Federal Elections

Northern Star · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The Labour members in the eastern suburbs who profess to have inside information state that Mr. Hughes does not like his present prospects of…

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A Political Sensation. Selection of Labour Candidates. Encroaching on Rights of Leagues

Northern Star · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The announcement of the proposal that the A.L.P. should endorse the sitting members so as to obviate the expenses to the leagues caused a sensation…

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General Election Probable. After an Affirmative Vote. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—After an extreme diatribe proclaiming that the Empire has been ruined by bombs and bayonets the "Daily Herald" balances the pros and…

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"Expensive Farce." the State Parliament. Opinion of Mr. Bruntell. M.l.a

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—''The State Parliament of New South Wales as it is run to-day is [?]n expensive farce. It might be better described as expensive tragedy." This…

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Oxley Candidates

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

The list of candidates for Oxley is growing. Recently it was mentioned that Ald. H. C. Henderson (Mayor of Kempsey) had definitely stated his…

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English Elections. Feobably in February. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.—The '' Times'' correspondent says the possibility of a general election in February has become almost a probability…

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Balmain Seat. Woman Candidate Mentioned

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—It was stated at Maedonnell House to-day that Miss Lizzie O 'Sullivan will contest the Balmain seat at the next general elections. She has been…

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State Elections. Labor Party to Consider Date. Not Later Than April Favoured

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—The State Cabinet and Parliamentary Labour Party will hold special meetings on Wednesday, when it is understood the date of the elections will…

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Oxley Candidates

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

The list of candidates for Oxley is growing. Recently it was mentioned that Ald. H. C. Henderson (Mayor of Kempsey) has definitely stated his…

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Election in England Rumors of Early Appeal. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 5

The newspapers are giving prominence to the likelihood of an early general election to enable the electors to approve of the Irish settlement which the law…

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[?] Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

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M[?]girr's Spleen. the Coalition Attacked. Labour's Election Cry

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Minister for Health (Mr. McGirr) stated to-day: People with comparatively short memories will understand the meaning of Carruthersism. It…

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Taxation Bills. Must Go Through Parliament. Elections Before May

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A deficit of nearly £3,000,000 faces the State Government if it fails to get its taxation Bills through Parliament early in May, in time for the…

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Not a Candidate. Mr Estell's Announcement

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Estell, Minister for Works, announced to the Newcastle Electorate Labour Council that he would not he a candidate at the next election…

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Faked Election Ballots. A.w.u. Conference Resolution

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The A.W.U. annual conference, which will meet this month, will discuss among other the gs the Namoi selection ballot of 1919-20…

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Coalition Party Meets. Elections Organisation Discussed

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A meeting of the Coalition party was held to-day and matters in connection with organising for the coming elections were discussed…

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The Coalition Ministry. Sir George Fuller in Explanation. Mr. Drummond Indulges in More Personal Abuse. Effective and Dignified Reply by Mr. Perdriau. Date of Elections Shortly to Be Announced. Sir George Fuller Reminiscent. Conversations with Governor

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Sir George Fuller relates the conversations between himself and the Governor when the short lived Coalition Ministry was formed…

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Date of Elections. Premier Non-committal. Boosting His Party

Northern Star · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

LITHGOW, Wednesday.—Mr. Dooley interviewed at Lithgow said he could not prodict when the elections would lake place. As far as Labour was concerned he said…

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