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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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English By-election. Arthur Henderson Elected

Northern Star · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The Newcastle byelection, vice Ball, deceased, resulted:— Arthur Henderson (Lab.) 11,066, Barnes (Independent. Liberal) 6480, Gee (Conservative)…

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A.l.p. Leader's Advice. Another Election Forecasted

Northern Star · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Harry Brown, a member of the A.L.P. executive, addressing the Ryde Labour League, advised them not to allow their organisation to slacken. He…

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Fight in Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 2

During a debate in the Chamber of Deputies on the report of the committee appointed to inquire into the statement of Moral Cachin, a…

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An Exchange of Abuse. Scene at French Parliament. Arrest of M. Cachin

Northern Star · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 5

PARIS, Saturday.—The debate in the House of Deputies on the question of with-drawing M. Cachin from immunity of arrest was of the rowdiest description. When the…

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Return of Election Writs

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 2

Although the late fixed for the return of writs issued for the last Federal elections is January 31, it is expected that they will all be received by the…

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Building Up a Fund. Another Election Expected. A.l.p. Executive

Northern Star · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The A.L.P. executive is of the opinion that there will be a crisis in the Federal Parliament and that another election will take place at an early…

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Fights in Parliament

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 4

It is hinted that there is going to be a lively time when the Federal Parliament meets. Let us hope it will not be as lively as some foreign Parliaments…

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Two Men Fined Mr. Hughes's Election Bills

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.--At the North Sydney Police Court to-day two men were each fined £1 on the charge of having pasted election bills on telegraph…

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Early Election Predicted

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 3

There are very good reasons for ing that the conference will prove abortive, deliberately so. A member of the Progressive party…

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A Liberal Win. South Australian By-election

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.—The by-election for the South Australian Assembly resulted in au easy win for the Liberal candidate who secured a majority of about 1500 votes over…

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Parliament Further Prorogued. Until March 6

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Cabinet decided yesterday to further prorogue Parliament until March 6. The Premier will not return from London until July…

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Federal Government. No Coalition. Eakly Election Predicted

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 2

There are very good reasons for believing that the conference will provo abortive, deliberately so. A member of the Progressive party in the State…

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State Parliament. Prorogued Until, March 6th

Northern Star · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The State Parliament has been further formally prorogued until March 6th…

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World of Labor the A.W.U. ELECTIONS. Opposition to Red Internationale

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The election pf officers for the central branch of the A.W.U. resulted: President, Mr. J. Bayley…

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Australian Workers' Union. Election of Officers

Northern Star · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The election of officers for the central branch of the A.W.U. resulted:—President, Mr. J. Bailey, M.L.A. vice-presidents, Messrs. T. Arthur and John…

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Building of Canberra. Transferring Parliament Not for Three Years

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Mr. Foster, Federal Minister for Works and Railways, referring to-day to the construction of Ganberra, said he did not think practicable…

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Unruly Reds. Rough Election Meetings

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 12

The election in London was a curious blend of apathy and violence. Voters in places like Hampstead, Brixton, Ohelsea, Ealind, and Camberwell were scarcey aware…

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General Botha Defamed by Nationalists. Free Fight in Parliament

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 3

CAPE TOWN, Saturday.—Nationalist utterances derogatory of the late General Botha in the Assembly last night, caused feeling to run high during the no…

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Federal Elections Victory for Good Government Influence of Country Party

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 3

E. H. Collis, Merton Street, Gladesville, Sydney, in an article in the current issue of "The Forum": -- The results of the Commonwealth…

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Labour Council Elections. Extremist Section in Power

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. J. Beasley has been elected president of the Labour Council and Mr. Gardner was re-elected secretary. All the other officers elected also belong to…

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