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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 159

Important Session the King's Speech Irish Position Acute Bills for Parliament London, February 7

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 7

The King opened Parliament to-day. In a short speech his Majesty stated that the bills to be presented would include:--…

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The Elections. The Time Drawing Near

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 5

Mr. McGirr has been given another chance to be selected as one of the Labor bunch for the Sydney electorate. The A.L.P. executive, at a special meeting,…

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Elections and Prohibition Three Country Resolutions

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 9

[?] by the headquarters of the New south Wales Alliance indicate that an attempt is being mede to make [?] one of the issue of the…

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The Elections "Black Thursday." Sir George Fuller's Warning. Trend of Labour Rule

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 13

The leader of the Opposition (Sir Geo. Fuller) stated last night that another three years of Labour government on the present lines would most certainly…

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Yarra By-election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 14

Nominations for the election of a member of the House of Representatives for Yarra in succession to the late Mr. Frank Tudor will close to-morrow. Up to to-day only two…

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Selecting a Candidate. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 10

Sir,—Does "Woman Nationalist" suggest that women should necessarily join general branches of the National Association? If so, this is not the view of the National…

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The Election. Thirteenth Ballot. Blessing the People. London, Feb. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 12

A message from Rome states that Cardinal Rattl was elected Pope at the thirteenth ballot, receiving 38 votes. The new Pope, breaking all precedents,…

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Dissolution in Sight Preparing Machinery for Elections Levy Says He Will Top Poll

The Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 7

It is confidently expected in Government quarters that Parliament will be dissolved a few days after the Premier has delivered his policy speech on…

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Girls Are Sports Candidate Cannot Talk Yarra Nominations Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 7

Nominations closed today for election as member of the House of Representatives for the Yarra seat, made vacant by the death of Mr. Frank…

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Arrogant Candidate Threatens Electors BATHURST

The Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 7

Mr. Johnston, M.L.A., is not perturbed by the threat that the Labor leagues may hold an independent selection ballot. "I have my…

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Maitland Candidates West Maitland

The Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 7

Messrs. Cameron, M.L.A., and Geo. B. Waller, of Wallarobba, Dungog, have been selected to contest the Maithland electorate in the National interests,…

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Sporting Review Chances of Candidates for Oakleigh, Newmarket, and Australian Cup Discussed-- Yesterday's Gosford Meeting Oakleigh, Newmarket, and Australian Cup the Handicaps Discussed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 10

The fourteen horses encased in both the Oakleigh Plate and the Newmarket Handicap who were allotted less than 7st for the former event have been left with a better change…

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The Elections Premier's Policy Speech at Bathurst, February 16 BATHURST

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 7

The local body, has arranged for Mr. Dooley, the State Premier, to deliver his policy speech at Bathurst on Thursday. February 16. Ald. Beddie, Mayor of Bathurst. will preside…

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A Premier's Widow as Candidate for Labor Seat BRISBANE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 7

Mrs. T. J. Ryan, widow or Queensland's, former Premier, is the latest person mentioned as a likely canidate for the plebiscite…

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The Imperial Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 4

It is generally agreed that the session which his Majesty, opened on Tuesday last will be the last of the present House of Commons. The Parliament which was…

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The Next Parliament "Evening News" Prize Competition

Evening News · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 8

everybody is talking about it How many of the present members will get bach? Who will the new members not…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, February 9, 1922. British Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 8

The King's Speech at the opening of the British Parliament indicates that this session, which will probably be the last, will also be one of the busiest. Some of the…

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King's Speech. Opening of British Parliament. Irish Treaty. Government's Stand. London, Feb. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 9

Notwithstanding the bitter weather, crowds cordially greeted the Royalties along the route to Parliament, which was opened to-day. The King's Speech occupied 9 minutes the…

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King's Speech British Parliament Opens Reform of the Lords Urged Angry Scene in the House London, February 7

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 5

The King opened Parliament to-day. In a short speech his Majesty stated that the bills to be presented would include:--…

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Cardinals who Took Part in the Election of the New Pope

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 16

His Eminence Cardinal Gasparri. His Eminence Cardinal Sbaretti. His Eminence Cardinal Bourne. His Eminence Cardinal Vannutelli…

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