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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 159

The Elections A.l.p. Undecided Favors Selection Ballots Another Meeting To-night

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 9

The central executive of the A.L.P. met last night to discuss the political situation in the light of recent events. Practically the whole of the State…

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British Elections. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 13

The "Daily Chronicle" says that Mr. Chamberlain is supporting Mr. Younger's objections to a general election, but Lord Birkenhead and Sir Robert Herno favour it, any…

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Must Come to Heel No Dictation Allowed A.L.P. and Parliament Labor Selections by Leagues

The Sun · Sunday 8 January 1922 · page 2

In the big meeting room of the A.L.P. at Macdonell House last night the executive, in the presence of many members of Parliament, including Mr…

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Dooley Rushes the A.L.P. Labor Leagues May Select Candidates, but Must Complete by January 28 Premier's Tactics Outwit Friday's Resolution

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1922 · page 2

On Friday night the A.L.P. Executive threw a bomb at the sitting Labor Members of Parliament, by resolving that for the coming elections there must be a selection of Labor candidates by Labor Leagues…

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Rush Election Views of Caucus Prevail Excitement at Meeting

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1922 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Dooley, won a signal victory at the meeting last night. Not only was Friday night's resolution to await selections by the Leagues…

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Minister for Works Not a Candidate for Newcastle Selection

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1922 · page 2

Mr. J. Estell, M.L.A. for Newcastle and Minister for Works, will retire from politics with the dissolution of the present Parliament…

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W.A. Parliament. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 10

Sweeping amendments made by the Legislative Council to the Grain Elevators Bill were strenuously opposed by the Assembly on Thursday night in committee. The Premier…

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Labor's Leaders for Coming Election Messrs. Dooley and Calls

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 5

Mr. Dooley, Premier—their organiser. Mr. J. H. Catts. M.P—Assistant Organiser…

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Labor Ballots to Select Candidates In Several Districts

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Not since the recent political crials threatened a sudden election has the headquarters of the A.L.P. been as busy as it is to-day…

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City Council Election of Committees

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6
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The City Council will meet to-morrow night. It is not planned that any business. other then the election of committees…

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Elections. A.l.p. Takes Charge. New Aspect. Early Date Desired

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 9

As a result of the A.L.P. executive practically taking charge of the political situation over the week-end, the outlook is considerably changed…

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British Politics. Election Prospects. London, Jan. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 9

The "Observer," explaining the political situation, states that Sir George Younger argues that before the election there must be clearness at any cost, whether by a split of the…

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Coalition Intent To Avoid Election Premier Quotes Report

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 7

The Premier (Mr. Dooley) was asked this after noon if he wished to make any comment on a statement by Mr. Ley, M.L.A., that the first move for the…

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"Wants a Spell" Estell's Retirement Active Labor Career Will Not Contest Elections

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 7

"I want a spell!" was the declaration made by the Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Estell), this afternoon, when asked by a representative of "The…

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Election in March Official A.L.P. Statement Labor Selections League's Must Hurry

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 5

At the special meeting of the central executive of the AL.F. on Saturday night Mr. Dooley announced that the elections would take place early in…

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Mr. De Valera Resigns Motion for Re-election Defeated "Taking Over Ireland From the English" London, Monday, 1 p.m

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 1

Mr. dE Valera and his Cabinet have resigned. LONDON, Monday, 6.30 p.m. Mr. de Valera offered himself to the Dail Elreann for re-election as leader. He was rejected,…

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Labor Busy Endorsing Candidates. How Mr. D. Watson Stands

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 5

Endorsement of Labor candidates for the forthcoming elections has been commenced by the A.L.P. At last night's meeting of the…

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Elections in March Mr. Dooley's Announcement Leagues to Select

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 6

At a special meeting of the central executive of the A.L.P. on Saturday night Mr. Dooley announced that the elections would take place early in…

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Labour Candidates for Newcastle. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 10

A meeting of the Newcastle State Electoral Council, which was held in the Trades Hall, Newcastle, decided to admit the names of the following candidates for the endorsement…

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