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Politics & elections, 1922

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State Parliament Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 1

A special “Government Gazette” notice prorogues the State Parliament till Tuesday. February 7. It is understood that further prorogations will…

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State Elections. Miss Fourdrinier a Candidate for Cootamundra

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

The fourth woman to offer herself as a parliamentary candidate is Miss. Florence Fourdrinier, who hopes to stand for Cootamundra at…

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PROGRESSIVES. Preparing for an Election. Mr. Main against a Coalition. Nominations to be in by 2nd February

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

A MEETING of the Electoral Council of the Progressive Party in the Cootamundra Electorate was held at Harefield on Wednesday night,…

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Miss Lizzie O'sullivan. to Contest Balmain Seat. at Next Elections. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 1

It was stated at Macdonell House to-day that Miss Lizzie O'Sullivan will contest the Balmain seat at the next general elections. She has been a…

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British Elections Soon. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

"The Times" Parliamentary correspondent states that the possibility of a general election in February has become almost a probability. Mr…

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Mr. Estell Retiring Not a Candidate for Re-election SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 1

Mr. Estell, Minister for Works, announced to the Newcastle Eloctorate Labor Council that he would not be a candidate at next elections…

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To Stabilise Parliament Why Federal Ministers Resigned. No Friction Between Members. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

Speaking at a social gathering at Sale, Victoria, Mr. Wise, ex-P.M.G., said he considered it essential that Parliament should be stabilised. He…

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The Elections Likely on March 18 Parliament Prorogued till February 7 SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 1

It is considered highly probable that the State general elections will be held on Saturday, March 18. Parliament has been prorogued until…

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New Electoral Law. Compulsory Enrolment Now Enforced State Cabinet Preparing for Election How the Dissolution of Parliament Was Ordered

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 1

A meeting of the Cabinet was held this afternoon, but contrary to expectations, it was not for the purpose of deciding the date or the elections…

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Need for Money Parliament Must Meet. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 1

The nearest approach to a guarantee that there will be an election early in April is found in the fact that the State Government will be face to…

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MR. J. Estell. Will Not Stand at Next Election. Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 1

Mr. J. Estell, Minister for Works, who is a member for Newcastle, announced to the Newcastle Electorate Labor Council that he would not…

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Coalitionists. Discuss Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 2

A meeting of the Coalition Party was held to-day, and matters in connection with organising for the coming elections were discussed; After a…

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Elections. Appeal to People in March or April. Date Left in Hands of the Premier. Taxation Bill Must Be Passed in May. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 2

The Cabinet decided to-day to leave the matter of fixing the date of the elections in the hands of the Premier, and it is believed that an appeal to…

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State Elections Caucus and the Dissolution Parliament Prorogued Until February 7 Disturbing Element in Anti-socialist Ranks

The Daily Express · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 1

Parliament is prorogued until February 7 and Caucus hag already decided that there shall not be any further prorogation…

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Mr. M'girr. Will Stand for Federal Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

Mr. J. J. G. M'Girr, Minister for Health and Motherhood, will probably contest the Granville seat at the next Federal elections…

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Telegraphic News. Sydney, Thursday. Election Rumours

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 3

It is the general opinion that the State elections will be held on Saturday, March 18th. It is reported that at yesterday's…

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ENROLMENT. Compulsory Clauses for State Election Purposes

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

MR. DOOLEY Premier, in a statement on Wednesday, said the Cabinet had that day decided to pat into immediate operation the…

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"CARRUTHERSISM." Election fry for Labor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

"CARRUTHERSISM" is not such an easy or catchy word as " Holmanism," which coined term had a Jot to do with the success of Labor at…

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British Politics. L.G. Favors Election Unionists are Shying LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 1

Unionist opinion generally is hardening against an early election. It is understood that Lloyd George strongly favors an appeal to the…

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Elections. Probably on March 18. Mr. Dooley Amused. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

It is considered highly probable that the State general elections will be held on Saturday, March 18. Parliament has been prorogued until…

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