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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 159

Murray Progressives Unnamed Candidates ALBURY

The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 8

The disruption in Labor circles, consequent on the executive ignoring the recommendations of the Murray Electoral Council, is spreading, and a…

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Candidates "Open Go" a Woman's View

The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 8

Mr. McGirr's advocacy of "an open go" for all Labor candidates at the elections as a way out of the existing difficulty connected with the A.L.P…

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The Moving Picture Show Election Day

The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 6

Elaborate preparations had been made at the polling booths of Sydney electorate for election day. The intense interest taken by Labor in this…

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New Faces the National Candidates Some of the Recruits

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 6

When the National ranks are finally consolidated for the coming election fight, many new faces will appear in the fighting line…

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The Elections Coalition Agreement Progressive-coalition Selection Today. Leaders Give Assurances

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 8

Some astonishment was caused upon a the publication of the Nationalist-Coalition candidates yesterday at the omission of such vigorous Progressives…

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Labor Dissension What Is the Cause? Mr. M'girr Says Rush Election "Solution Is No Preselection"

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 7

This is the time for the A.L.P. executive to consult the Labor movement in order to find a way out of the dissension created by the recent methods…

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UNEMPLOYED Taxing Employers Bill for Parliament Labor Council Solomons

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

The New South Wales Trades and Labor Council executive has drawn up a scheme, which will be discussed at tonight's meeting of the council,…

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Candidates for the State Elections. Coalition Selections Not Completed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 10

Until Mr. Wearne submits the names o[?] the Coalition-Progressive candidates to the Coalition Campaign Committee, and that committee has considered them in…

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The Democratic Party Campaign. the Candidates

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 26

The list of candidates who will carry the banner of the Democratic party at the coming elections are:— EASTERN SUBURBS: Dr. C. J. Fallon…

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Democratic Candidates. Dr. Fallon's Fighting Speech at Communion Breakfast

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 32

The ideals of the Democratic candidates who are contesting a number of seats at the next elections were outlined by Dr. C. Fallon (selected for Eastern…

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Real Estate Institute Election of Officers

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 10

At a general meeting of members of the Real Estate Institutes the following officers were elected for the year. President, Mr. James Gregg (Richardson and…

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State Elections. A.L.P. Leagues Up In Arms. Sydney Selection Ballot. Wild Scenes at Macdonell House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 9

The conflict between the A.L.P. executive and some of the leagues respecting the selection of candidates is becoming accentuated. There were wild scenes at Macdonell House last night when the A.L.P. executive confirmed the Sydney selections…

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Political Outlook. Election Rumours. "Die-hards" Strengthened. London, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 9

It is rumoured in the lobbies that Mr. Lloyd George intends to resign shortly. The "Westminster Gazette" states that the rumour emanates from Coalition Liberal circles, and…

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Coalition Label Next Election to See Finish LONDON, February 14

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 9

At the next election the Coalition label will be dropped, the Conservatives and Coalition Liberals standing separately. There will be only an…

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Another Candidate Armidale

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

Mr. G. B. Ring, ex Mayor of Inverell, met the Armidale Nationalists by invitation, last night and announced to a big meeting that he intended to…

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COALITION -- PROGRESSIVES To=day's Decision Selection of Candidates

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

A meeting of the Coalition Committee at which Sir Joseph Carruthers, Sir George Fuller, Mr. Oakes and Mr. Wearne were present was held this…

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The Elections Mr. M'girr, Communist Criticised by Mr. Oakes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 6

Mr. C. W. Oakes, deputy-leader of the Opposition, bad something to say yesterday concerning Mr. G. M'Girr's statement regarding unemployment…

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The Next Parliament

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

The "Evening News" competition will commence on February 26. A coupon will be published daily, setting out the names of candidates…

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Andrew Fisher British Elections Report Candidate for Kilmarnock LONDON, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 1

The "Daily Standard" says that Mr. Andrew Fisher is likely to be the Labor candidate for Kilmarnock at the forthcoming general elections…

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Selection of Candidates. (To the Editor of "The Land.")

The Land · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 3

Sir,— Everyone recognises the evils of party selection, but put up with the method believing it is necessary as the lesser of two evils…

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