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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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MR. McGIRR Not a Candidate. Will Wait for Federal Elections

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—It is understood that Mr. McGirr has indicated to his party that he will not be a candidate at the nex[?] State elections, but will probably contest…

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Forthcoming Election. Premier Non-commital

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 1

When seen after a Cabinet meeting, the Premier was questioned us to whether the Cabinet had decided when the elections would be held…

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The Pre-election Ballot

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—Representatives of several unions and leagues are strenuously opposing any interference with their rights to select candidates by…

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The Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.-It is considered probable that the State elections will take place on Saturday, March 18. Parliament has been prorogued until…

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Possible Election Debacle. the Roman to the Roman

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 8

In a leader Sydney "Sun" states there is a danger that the parties opposed to "McGirrism," "go-slowism," "States doles to idleness," and the "…

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British Elections the Asquith Party. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 3

In view of the prospect of the general elections being held shortly Lord Gladstone is taking charge of the election arrangements of the Asquithites. He is to…

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State Elections the Latest Prediction. Mr. McGirr for Federal Seat. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 3

It is regarded as highly probable that the State elections will be held on March 18 or 25. Mr. J. J. G. McGirr, Minister for…

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British Politics. Impending General Election. Leadership of the Parties. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Arising out of rumours of an imponding general election Reuter learns that Mr. Churchill returns from Cannes on January 9th…

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Endorsing the Candidates. Position of the Leagues

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The general opinion in political circles is as forecasted this morning—that the elections will be held late in March or early in April. The Premier will…

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Board of Control. Election of Representatives. Peculiar Position Arises

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 4

KYOGLE, Thursday.—A peculiar situation has arisen in connection with the election of representatives to the Tick Board of Control. Ballot papers issued have on them…

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Federal Parliament Long Holiday for Members. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 5

By proclamation issued to-day by the Governor General the Federal Parliament is prorogued until March 15. This means that the long drawn out session…

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State Politics Elections to Be Held in March Farmers Condemn Coalition. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 5

The date of the State elections has not been fixed. It will either be the last week in March or the first week in April. The Progressive party has decided to…

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Tick Board Election

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 4

A peculiar situation has arisen at Kyogle in connection with the election of representatives to the Tick Board of Control. Ballot papers issued have on…

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Federal Seats Gains and Losses. Candidates' Prospects

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 7

In the Brisbane-division, part of the [?] has been taken from Brisbane [?]aroo Point has been added to it. Ithaca is at present represented in [?]…

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Out. Wearne Removed. Progressives and the Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- The date of the State elections has not been fixed, but it will either be the last week in March or the first week in April…

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New Men. Chance at Elections. Country Interests and New States

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

William Ager, Clarence River, writes: The country has been prostrated for years over the party battle manoeuvred, by the machine heads centred in the…

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Tick Board Election. Nominations That Were Late

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

An extraordinary position has arisen in connection with the election of a Kyogle representative to the Tick Board of Control The…

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Exit Mr. McGIRR. Contesting Federal Seat. Candidates for Deputy-leadership

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. McGirr has confirmed the statement that he is retiring from State politics to contest the new Federal seat of Granville…

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Touting for Votes. Premier's Pre-election Promises. Police Deputation Succeeds

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—A deputation from the Police Association waited on the Premier to-day. Representatives of the Police Officers' Association also were present. They…

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Close the Ranks. the Election Prospect. Anti-labour Differences. New Voting System. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 4

To-day the Labour caucus is sitting to consider Cabinet's proposal with regard to the date of the elections, and the result will be known to you before this letter is…

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