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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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Important Contest. P.p. Board Election

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 4

In making the announcement that I intend to stand for election on the P.P. Board, I am placing my services at the disposal of the ratepayers…

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The New Parliament

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 2

The twenty-sixth Parliament of New South Wales will be formally opened to-day, and will, it is hoped, inaugurate the return of the Stats to…

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State Parliament Opening To-day Forecast of Proceedings Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 2

The new State Parliament will assemble to-morrow with the u[?] The president of the Legis[?]…

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Parliament Meets Levy Again Speaker No Nominations from the Other Parties Members Sworn In SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened at noon to-day, when the members were sworn in. Subsequently Levy was proposed for…

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State Parliament. Opened by Commission. Mr. Levy Re-elected Speaker. the Business of the Session. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1922 · page 2

Parliament was opened by a commission at noon to-day in the chamber of the Legislative Council. The Commissioners were Mr. Flowers…

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N.s.w. Parliament Preliminary Short Session Commenced Urgent Financial Measures Only Proposed Assembly Discusses Reduction of Members’ Pay

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 April 1922 · page 1

The new State Parliament was formally opened at noon to-day on a commission from the Governor. The proclamation calling…

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P.p. Board Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 27 April 1922 · page 4

In making the announcement that I propse to stand for election on the P.P. Board, I am placing my services at the disposal…

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WIRES & Cables This Afternoon State Parliament All Night Sitting Super Tar Through Treasurer Heckled Speaks of the Losses to be Faced Hoskins and Weaver Aggressive Gag Eventually Applied SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 April 1922 · page 1

The Assembly rose at 5 o'clock this morning, after pissing the Super Tax Bill through all stages. Criticism of the Government came…

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Latest Telegrams. SYDNEY, Thursday. State Parliament

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 5

Parliament reassembled yesterday. Mr D. Levy was elected Speaker. After accrimonious discussion bills to reduce the salaries of members and…

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Parliament All Night Sitting Super-tax and Members’ Pay Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 1

The B[?] mposing for the present year an additional tax of [?]xpence in the pound on all taxable incomes was passed through all its stages in the…

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Super Tax Bill. Carried in Parliament. Reduction of Salaries. Opposed by Labor Party. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

The House sat throughout the night debating the Super Tax Bill. Mr. Co[?]ks was subjected to lively criticism which he endeavored to…

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Elections in [?]Ine. London, April 27

The Daily Express · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

At a full meeting of [?]he Dall E[?]ann, Mr. Gri[?]ths complained of the obstructive tactics of opponents of the Treaty, and he [?]stanced the…

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[?] Politics P[?]es Preparing Early Elections Likely. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

Under the scheme form[?]ted by the Prime Minister, by which [?] [?] Nationalist Party could visit different parts of the country…

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[?] Election of [?]Rs Only One Change

The Daily Express · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

The [?] of [?]tors [?] the [?] protection [?] took [?] yesterday. [?] through…

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The P.p. Election Two New Directors

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 1 May 1922 · page 2

The triennial election of directors for Gundagai P.P. Board was held on Saturday last, and resulted in the return of six of…

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Federal Election. Dr. Earle Page Hopeful Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1922 · page 3

Dr. Earle Page when interviewed, said he was not perturbed and the Country Party would be found ready foe a surprise election should [?] it…

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Questions in Parliament. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day a large number of questions were put to Ministers. Sir George Fuller assured Mr. Dunn…

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Members' Salaries. Government's Changed Attitude. the Matter Left to the House. Debate in State Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 2

There was another long list of questions asked in the Assembly to-night, some being answered by ministers. The Premier informed Mr. Keegan,…

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Parliament Adjourns

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 2

After adjourning until the Salaries Bill had passed through the Upper Chamber, the Assembly met again and received the Bill from the Council, and…

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The Gag. Extensively Used in Parliament. Reduction of Sauries Bill Passed. Strong Opposition From Labor Party. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat until 7.30 this naming discussing the Parliamentary Salaries' Reduction Bill. At midnight Mr. M'Tieman…

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