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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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The Latest News. International. Southern Ireland Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—President Griffiths is summoning the Southern Ire-land Parliament, elected last May, to meet at the Mansion House, Dublin, on…

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De Valera's Followers. Will Not Attend Parliament. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The Dc Valeraites, have decided not to attend the southern Parliament meeting on January 14…

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The Elections Support for Coalition. Mr. Harry Morton a Candidate

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 2

Mr. Henry Morton, formerly member for the Hastings,-Macleay, has returned to Sydney from a tour of the North Coast. He announces that he will be a…

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The Democratic Party. Candidates for Next Election. Secretary Outlines Platform

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Democratic party which ran a number of candidates at the last State elections Under the wing of the Catholic Federation intends to run…

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Getting to Work Griffith and His Cabinet Southern Parliament Called. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 3

President Griffith has decided to summon the Southern Irish Parliament on Saturday for the establishment of the provisional Government…

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New Concessions to Germany. French Parliament Will Never Consent. Important Resolution to Premier. (Reutcr.)

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

PARIS, Wednesday.—That M. Briand is not a free agent was powerfully demonstrated in an important Republican combination in the Chamber of Deputies numbering 240…

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Southern Parliament. at Dublin Mansion House. Summoned for January 14. Forming Provisional Government Ratification of the Treaty. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Griffiths is summoning the southern Parliament, elected last May, to meet at the Mansion House, Dublin, on January 14 for ratification of the treaty…

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The Political Situation. Mr. McGIRRI'S Surprise Packet. Effort to Delay Elections. Sydney

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 4

The State elections may not now be held in March. Mr. McGirr surprised the [?] yesterday with notice of motion to rescind its previous decision…

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A Split in the Camp. Me. Catts As Campaign Director. Labour's Election Fight. the "Worker's" Condemnation

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The appointment of Mr. J. H. Catts, M.H.R., as the real campaign director in Labour's election fight, has caused a split in the movement…

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Chamber of Commerce. Election of Officers. Presentation to the Secretary

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 2

The Lismore Chamber of Commerce committee held their first meeting of the current year at the offices of the A.M.P. Society yesterday afternoon, under the presidency…

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United Front Essential. Wild Legislative Proposals Feeling on the North Coast. Mr. H. D. Morton a Coalition Candidate. Hostility to Basic Wage

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. H. D. Morton, who for many years represented the Hastings and Macleay in Parliament, will be a coalition candidate in the coming election…

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Political Sensation. Mr. M[?]girr's Surprise Packet. Suggested Postponement of the Elections. Forcing the Issue with the Upper House. Would Mr. Levy Resign Speakership? Excitement at the Caucus. Mr. McGIRR'S Notice of Motion. Postpone Elections Indepinitely

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—At the Caueus meeting when Mr. Catts appointment came up for discussion that portion of the party which supports the A.W.U. vigorously…

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Dooley on Unemployment. Cheap Electioneering Talk. the Red Herring Trick

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. Dooley, says the remedy in connection with unemployment at Newcastle steel works and at Newnes rests with the Federal Nationalist…

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Cooper's Creek Polling Place

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 4

Mr. Massy Greene has been advised that the Commonwealth Electoral Office has recommended the appointment of a polling place at Cooper's C eek for the…

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A Fitting Reward. Return to Parliament. Mr. Wearne to Mr. Ferdriau

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 5

The following is a copy of Mr. Wearno's acknowledgment of Mr. Perdriau's letter withdrawing his resignation from the Progressive party:—"I have your letter of the…

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McGIRR'S Bombshell Adjourn Elections for a Year Caucus to Decide Next Tuesday. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 5

At the meeting of the Labor caucus yesterday Mr. J. H. Catts was relegated to a subordinate and powerless position in the campaign committee…

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McGIRR'S Proposal. Postpone the Elections. Will the Labor Party Agree ?

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- It is expected that Mr. Catts will resign from his subordinate position at to-night's meeting of the A.L.P., and that Mr…

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State Elections Rows Rumors and Reports. All Parties Active

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 6

A new departure m the A.L.P. exc-[?]eutive organisation is the appointment of a special committee to draw up the Premier's policy speech for him. In…

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Kyogle Tick Election Fiasco

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 2

Kyogle "Examiner" says that considerable interest is being manifested in the extraordinary turn of events in connection with the election of a…

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"We Would Not Be Game." Proposal to Stave Off Elections Mr. McGIRR'S PLANS

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—A leading member of the A.L.P. stated this morning that the Labour supporters know full well that Mr. McGirr never lost sight of the Premiership…

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