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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

453 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 23

Wires and Cables State Parliament. Re-Opened to-day at Noon. the Governor's Speech. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 1

The State Parliament was re-opened at noon to-day. The Governor's speech read as follows: Economic conditions have…

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Damaged Wheat Progressive Leader Returns to the Charge Flat Denial of the Government Policy Will Not Hesitate to Have a General Election If Necessary Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 1

Mr Bruxner M.L.A., to-day returned to the attack on the wheat pool. He said the Progressives had held a meeting to-day and refused to…

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Preference in Parliament Sympathy Motion Carried Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 1

When members gathered in the Legislative Assembly to-day sir Geo Fuller moved a mtlon of sympathy in connection with the death of…

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Parliament Opens. the Governor's Speech. an Ambitious Programme. Country Interests in Forefront. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 2

At the opening of the New South Wales Parliament at noon to-day, by His Excellency, Sir Walter Davidson, the Governor's speech was read as…

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N.S.W. Parliament New Session Commenced Yesterday Governor’s Speech Discloses Large Program. Practically All the Government Policy Included in the List Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened to-day with the usual pomp and ceremony but the weather was dull and showery…

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State Parliament. More Questions. The Tick Problem. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan (Western Suburbs), asked the Premier if he could express an opinion, as a result of his…

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Sugar Purchases Promised Inquiry Excites Political Circles Many Questions Asked in Parliament Secretary of Prime Minister’s Department Relieved of Duty Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 1

Federal political circles are excited over the decision of the Prime Minister to appoint a Justice of the High Court as a Royal Commission to…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Killen & Day Labor

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 3

Recently Mr. Killen. M.P. for Riyerina, moved in the House of Representatives— That in the opinion of this House, all…

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People Who Migrate Speech in Parliament Melbourne

The Daily Express · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 1

Condemnation of the system under which unsuitable Immigrants are brought to Australia, was expressed by Mr. Hill (Country Party) in the House…

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State Parliament Re-opened on Tuesday. the Governor's Speech

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 4

The State Parliament was reopened on Tuesday. The Governor's speech read as follows:—Economic conditions have…

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State Parliament. Mr. Lang Attacks Government—the Premier Replies, SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 2

Mr. Dooley advises Labor supporters to stand solidly behind Mr. Lang, who was a very able man, and work for the defeat of the…

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Federal Parliament. Estimates Debate. a Lively Sitting. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 4

In the House of Representatives. In committee, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) moved that the estimates be treated as an urgent matter, which was…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne Amount 10

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 3

Practically the whole of this week has been devoted in the House of Representative to the Budget Debate-Critics of the Government complained…

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"Farmers' Parliament." Began To-Day. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 1

The annual conference of the Farmers arid Settlers' Association was opened this morning, at the Railway Institute…

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Federal Parliament. Forcing the Estimates Through. An All Night Sitting. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 2

The House of Representatives sat all night debating the estimates. During the debate on the Home and Territories Department item there, was…

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Municipal Elections Progress Association to Contest. Nominations Called for

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 3

A special general meeting of the Wagga Progress Association was held at St. John's Hall on Saturday night. Mr. W. G. Wenk, vice-president, being…

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A Close Election. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 2

The final figures of the count of preference votes in connection with the Day[?]ford State election as as follow: M'Donald 2138, M'Leod 2136,…

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"The Farmers' Parliament." Argument for Separate Entity. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 1

The Farmers' Conference decided that in order that the Country party should occupy its rightful place in State and Federal politics, it was…

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Farmers’ Parliament F. AND S. Association Annual Conference Wheat Compensation Payments Discussed Delegates Urged to Demand Reversal of Government Decision Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 1

The Farmers’ and Settlers’ Conference was opened at the Railway and Tramway Institute to-day, about 350 delegates being present…

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Municipal Elections

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 2

A special general meeting of the Wagga Progress Association will be held at St. John's Hall at 8 o'clock to-night. The business of the meeting is…

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