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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 159

Plays and Players Managers in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 7

Sir Benjamin Fuller's candidature for the State Parliament is a reminder that the first theatrical manager to stand for Parliament in Australia was Mark .Last King, silk mercer,…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament War Bond Wallingfords Getting Rick Quick at Soldiers' Expense W.a's Grim Record How the Promise Was Kept

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 27

In West Australia a Select Committee of the Legislative Assembly has been investigating the transactions in War Gratuity Bonds, which have been…

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The Elections. Returning Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 6

Mr. Hardwick, C.P.S., Liverpool, has gone to Moss Vale to act as returning officer for the Wollondilly electorate, and is being relieved by Mr. Mahoney, of the…

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Current News. the Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 6

It does not matter whether you are a Nationalist or Labor supporter, Pye's Corn Solvent males no difference; it will remove your corns in a few days. It differs from…

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Hospital-Memorial Carnival the Queen Candidates

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 5

The following have been nominated for the queen competition to be hold in connection with next month's carnival (17th to 25th. March) in aid of…

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State Elections Opening the National Campaign. Messrs. Carr, Walker and Fitzsimons

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 1

The National campaign for the forthcoming elections was opened in Penrith on Friday night last by Messrs. Carr and Walker, M's.L.A., and Mr…

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Eastern Suburbs Election Mr. Sautelie's Campaign

Evening News · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 6

"Mr. Dooley speaks modestly of bursting up big estates; he is more likely to burst up the country." Mr. Edwin S.Santelle [?]…

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Candidates for the Ministry

The Methodist · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 2

EACH year as we have attended the examination committee dealing with candidates, we have been conscious of palpable oversight on the part of those who are responsible for…

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Editorial Notes the Elections

The Methodist · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 1

PARLIAMENT has been dissolved, and New South Wales is in the throes of a general election. The rival leaders have delivered their policy speeches, and candidates are…

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Elections. Premier's Tour. Mr. Dooley at Wentworth Falls. Nationalists and the Railways. [From Our Special Reporter.] Wentworth Falls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 14

The Premier (Mr. Dooley) addressed two large meetings tonight at Wentworth Falls and Leura. Mr. Dooley said that he had read in the…

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The Elections and Civil Servants. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 16

Sir,—Kindly allow me space to endorse the remarks of your correspondent, "Civil Servant," In to-dny'a issue of the "Herald," sounding a timely warning in connection with…

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Water Board. Sitting Members to Be Opposed. Forthcoming Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 12

During the coming month there will be an election of two representatives on the Water Board. Their term of office having expired, Sir Thomas Henley, at present vice-president…

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Labour Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 14

The A.L.P. executive yesterday endorsed Alderman Green, of the Paddington Municipal Council, as the fifth candidate to content the Eastorn Suburbs electorate at the forthcoming…

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State Elections Nominations To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1922 · page 11

To-day candidates who aim to contest the forthcoming State elections must lodge their nominations…

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THE £875 STAKES Aspirants for Parliament Record Entries 14 Independents for Sydney !

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1922 · page 2

The profession of "legislator" at £875 a year is attracting a boom. Nominations for the General elections closed yesterday with 297 entries for the 90 places…

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Park Beauty Marred Election Stunt Destroying Flower Beds

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1922 · page 2

The N.S.W. Government, in its demonstration of city railway building before the elections, is turning parts of remodelled Hyde Park into dusty…

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Labor Set-back a Brisbane Election BRISBANE

The Sun · Sunday 26 February 1922 · page 2

No definite returns are yet available of the Water and Sewerage Board election, but from the earlier progress figures it would appear that Labor is…

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Can You Pick the Ninety New Members of Parliament ? in the State General Elections "Evening News" Prize Competition First £1Oo-second £5O-third £25

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 3

The "Evening News" has launched this unique competition to [?] public [?] in the issue of the elections and to give the people an…

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Over 300 Starters Ninety Wanted Election Candidates Twenty-five for Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 5

When entries for the Election Stakes of 1922 closed on Saturday at noon, Mr. Harkness, Chief Electoral Officer, had presented, to him no fewer than 302 candidates for 90 vacancies…

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Signed in Blood Petitions For Manhood Suffrage Act Great Turmoil in Japan 200 Detectives in Parliament House Tokio, February 24

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 1

Yesterday's police activities, which resulted in one hundred and fifty-six arrests on various charges of disturbing the peace,…

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