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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 159

Election Day

Truth · Sunday 1 January 1922 · page 6

Parliament stands adjourned till next Tuesday, but the paid politial patriots elected in March, 1920, are not likely to gather again in the historic…

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"Empire Ruined" Labor Paper's Claim Pros and Cons for Elections LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 1 January 1922 · page 11

After an extreme diatribe proclaiming that the Empire was ruined by bombs and bayonets, the "Daily Herald" (Labor) balances the pros and…

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MURRUMBIDGEE Progressive Candidate CONDOBOLIN

The Sun · Sunday 1 January 1922 · page 7

Harry C. Moulder, Mayor of Condobolin, has been nominated by the local branch of the Farmers and Homers' Association as the Progressive…

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Fresh Faces Likely the Labor Candidates New Politicians Favored

The Sun · Sunday 1 January 1922 · page 4

There is a strong feeling amongst unionists that practically a "new set" of Labor politicians should represent the workers in the…

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Will Contest Ballot Labor's Woman Candidate

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

Labor is likely to have a women candidate for the next general election It is stated at Macdonell House that Miss Lizzie O'Sullivan will contest the…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 3

ASHFIELD—Aid, G. Watson. BURWOOD.—Aid. F. Reed. CANTERBURY.—Aid. G. F. Hocking. CONCORD.—Aid. T. O. Correy…

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The Elections. Caucus This Week. to Consider Date

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 7

The State Cabinet will meet on Wednesday morning, and at 2 p.m. on the same day there will be a meeting of the State Parliamentary Labour party…

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Against Coalition Progressive Feeling Nominations of Candidates

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

The Electoral Council of the Progressives in the Cootamundra electorate has carried the following resolution:--…

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The Elections Labor Caucus to Meet

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

There was a full in matters political at the week-end. Caucus will make the next move. A meeting of members of the Parliamentary…

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General Elections Expected in Britain Caused by Irish Treaty [?]

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 1

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The Elections Party Meeting To-morrow Labor's Chances

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 4

The date of the New South Wales elec-tions will be settled finally to-morrow by the Labour party. in the morning there will be a Cabinet…

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French Politics. Fewer Elections. London, Jan. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 7

A[?]vices from Paris state that after sitting continuously from Friday, the Chamber of Deputics passed the Budget on Sunday morning…

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Another Parliament Italy Makes Concession LONDON

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 1

A message from Rome says that a degree has been promulgated granting a constitution to Tripolitans. Under this constitution a…

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A Race for Three Millions Mr. Dooley and the Moving Finger Prize Lost If Elections Are Delayed

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 7

An exciting [?] is in progress. The stake is £3,000,000. One [?] is the Government, and the other—the clock. If the clock wine the super-tax of [?] in the [?] will not be added to income tax next year—this means £1,000,000, and in addition to this…

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The Swimmers Miss Fanny Durack to Race Again Victoria's Difficulties: Special Training for N.S. Wales Candidates for Championships

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 14

Followers of swimming will be delighted to know that Miss Fanny Durack has decided to compete again…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 13

PENRITH.—A[?]d. J. Adams (re-elected). ST. MARYS.—A[?]d. T. W. Brooker (re-elected). CASTLE[?]EAGH.—A[?]d. E. L. R. Ecech…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, January 4, 1922. Election Prospects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 10

Whether the coming general election De held soon or late, an early public appreciation of the fact that some changes have been made in the law under which it will…

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British Politics. Election Rumours. London, Jan. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 11

The newspapers are giving prominence to the likelihood of an early general election to enable the electors to approve of the Irish settlement, which the Crown law officers…

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Elections. State Governor's Intention. "Early As Possible."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 11

Sir George Fuller stated yesterday that when the State Govornor finally commissioned Mr. Dooley to form an Administration, it was with a view to…

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