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Politics & elections, 1922

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State Parliament. Long List of Questions. Land Valuation Act Discussed. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 July 1922 · page 2

There was a long list of questions answered by members in the Assembly to-day. | Mr. Lazzarini was informed by the Premier that Judge Edmund's report…

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The ‘Honors List’ Recent Appointments Questioned Debates in Both Houses of Parliament Imputation of Scandals Leads to Promise of Royal Commission London, July 17

The Daily Express · Wednesday 19 July 1922 · page 1

There was a final attendance In the House of Commons for the debate on the question of the distribution of titles and other honors, the…

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Federal Parliament the Wireless Agreement Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 20 July 1922 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes told Mr. Chanter that the Government was co-operating with the States in regard to…

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State Parliament. Questions on Wheat Pools. The House Liquor Bar. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1922 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the Minister for Agriculture, in reply to Mr Butten-shaw, said up to the present he had not been informed that farmers had…

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Batlow Settlement. Soldiers' Grievances Discussed. Statements in Parliament. Cultural Allowance System Condemned. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1922 · page 2

Mr. W. J. O'Brien moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the instructions issued by the Department of Labor and Industry, at the request…

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Drinks at Parliament Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 21 July 1922 · page 1

According to a statement made by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly the consumption of interacting liquor in the Parliamentary…

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Federal Parliament. Wireless Scheme Debated Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1922 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes told Mr. Burchell the Government had determined to give Indians the old age pensions and would…

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State Parliament. Murray Lands Questions. The Culcairn Coroner. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1922 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night Mr. M[?] asked the Premier that since the Railway Commissioners had given a promise to give effect to any…

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Increasing Prices Motion in Parliament Not of Public Importance Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 21 July 1922 · page 1

Mr. Molesworth obtained permission this afternoon to move the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly to discuss the Government’s…

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Riverina Electorate. Country Party Candidates

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1922 · page 2

A meeting of the Riverina Electorate Country Party Council was held at the Mechanics' Institute yesterday (Thursday). There were present…

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Elections Qualification Inquiry Messrs. Ashford Dunn and Thorby Concerned

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1922 · page 2

The Elections Qualifications Committee has opened an inquiry into the petition of J. J. Clark, asking that the election of W. J. Ashford…

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Weather Reports Action in Parliament Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 22 July 1922 · page 1

It is the intention of Mr. Chapman (N.S.W.) to move the adjournment of the House of Representatives at the first convenient opportunity to…

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Sugar Accounts. Mr. Rodgers' Statement. Discussion in Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1922 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Rodgers, Minister for Customs, made the following statement regarding the Federal sugar control:—Balance…

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Farmers' Party. Wins Manitoba Elections. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1922 · page 2

The Province of Mani[?] has taken on the Farmers' Government with a vengance. The recent elections resulted in the return of the Agrarian Party…

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State Parliament. Children's Relief Department. Mr. M'Girr Fires a Dud. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 July 1922 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the Opposition members again, by frequent questioning of Ministers, evinced great interest in the Murray Lands scheme…

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St. John's Wort. References in Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 July 1922 · page 4

In the Upper House, the Hon. B. B. O 'Conor, on behalf of the Hob. G. A.| Dewar, asked the Vice-president (1) Is the Government aware of the serious…

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State Parliament. Mr. Ashford Loses His Seat. Mr. Clarke's Appeal Upheld. Repeal of the 44 Hours' Week. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 July 1922 · page 2

Mr. W. G. Ashford has los[?] his seat as member for Wammerawa, as a result of the decision of the Elections and Qualifications Committee of the…

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Working Hours Forty-four Hours Act Repeal Bill First Reading Moved in Parliament Labor Members Offer Vigorous Opposition Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 27 July 1922 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly tonight Mr. Bavin (Attorney-General) moved for leave to introduce a bill to repeal the 44 Hours Act passed by…

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South Australian Parliament. Big Accumulated Deficit. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1922 · page 3

The South Australian Parliament opened to-day. The Governor's speech stated it had been decided to appoint a special board to control, subject to…

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Federal Parliament. Move for Postage Reduction. Electorate Distribution. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1922 · page 4

The Senate passed all motions relating to the treaties signed at Washington and adjourned to next day. In the House of Representatives, Mr…

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