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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

1,366 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 69

Southern Parliament Meeting

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday,—;The Southern Parliament met at Dublin and Unanimously ratified the Angle-Irish treaty. The Do Valeraites were absent from…

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Southern Parliament Ratifies. Anglo-irish Treaty. Provisional Government Appointed. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Southern Parliament met at Dublin and unanimously, ratified the Anglo-Irish treaty. The De Valeraites were absent from the proceedings,…

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Political Position. Elections May Be Postponed. Members Do Not Relish Contest. Sydney Laughs at Burlesque. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 3

The political outlook is most uncertain and exasperating. Although it is generally believed that the State elections will be held early in March neither the forces…

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Tick Board of Control. Election of Additional Member. Dissatisfaction Among Kyogle Stockowners. Illegality of Ballot Papers Alleged. Heated Discussion at Public Meeting

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 3

Arising out of the ballot for an additional stockowners' representative on the Tick Board of Control from the Kyogle and Woodenbong quarantine areas and the fact…

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British Politics. Preparing for Elections. Price of Labour Paper Reduced

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—In preparation for a general election the Labourite paper, the "Daily Herald," hitherto 2d, will be reduced to 1d from 23rd January…

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A Rush Election. Mr. McGIRR States His Objection. Danger to the Labour Party

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Mr. McGirr, addressing a meeting of the A.L.P. executive last night declared there was no reason for holding an election, and that the party could…

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If Parliament Reassembles. Mr. Levy Will Resign Speakership

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Levy emphatically stated that if Parliament assembled again and the Government tried to carry on and evade a general election he would…

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Adverse Political Winds. Likely Postponement of British Elections. Crisis in Lloyd George's Career. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Undoubtedly Lloyd George's good ship, the Cabinet, had its sails full set for a general election in February, but adverse political winds have…

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Collins' Creek Polling Centre

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 2

Mr. R. Perdriau is in reciept of a letter from the Chief Electoral Officer stating that inquiries are being made with regard to the…

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Tick Board Election. the Disqualified Candidates

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 1

A very large and representative meeting of stockowners was held at the Shire Chambers on Friday, with the purpose of trying to…

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The Political Situation. McG[?]RR'S Bombshell Withdrawn. Early Elections Now Certain. Sydney

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 3

The latest bombshell in the Labor ranks, a vitriolic attack by Mr. McGirr on Mr.Dooley, was the chief topic of conversation to-day. Mr. McGirr said…

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Immediate Election Not Justified

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 5

In the coming contest money will be no object. Mr. Stuart Robertson, who is supporting Mr. McGirr stated:—"Having shown during the passage of the estimates…

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MR. McGIRR Foiled. Motion to Postpone Elections Withdrawn. Heated Exchanges in Caucus

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. McGirr came off second best at the meeting of the Labour Caucus this afternoon. There was a full attendance of members when Mr. McGirr…

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Public Servants. Want to Sit in Parliament. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 3

The Public Service Conference was opened to-day. Conference considered the question of Parliamentary representation. It was considered that public…

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Progressive Candidates. Mr. R. D. Meagher Mentioned

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Barton Adamson, president of the metropolitan branch of the Progressive Party, is the member of the Central Council who…

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National Candidates. Bathurst Selects Two. Mutual Voting Method Rejected

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the annual meeting of the Bathurst National Association it was decided by a majority of one to run three candidates for the elections, including…

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Metropolitan Progressives. Want City Candidates

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The decision of the council of the Progressive party not to run candidates for the metropolitan electorates will probably meet with stiff…

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Quite Immaterial. Elections Cannot Hurt Trade. "So Bad It Cannot Be Worse." (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Arthur Balfour, managing director of Arthur Balfour and coy. Ltd., steel manufacturers, Sheffield, addressing the Association of the Brtish…

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English Elections. May Not Be Long Delayed. Unionists Oppose Dissolution. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 8

LONDON, Tuesday.—The "Times" lobbyist says he is practically certain there will not be a general election in February, but it may not be long delayed. Nevertheless…

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The Elections. Extremists Still Busy. Making Room for McGIRR. Minahan May Retire. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 3

There is a feeling in Labor circles that if Mr. McGirr stands for the Sydney seat he will receive the endorsement of the A.L.P. executive. He will represent the…

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