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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 159

Polling Fashions

The Sun · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 5

"I'm sorry, but I can't see your name on the roll."--Incident in one of the suburbs yesterday afternoon…

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Elections Over, Prospects Are Good For Real Estate

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 6

A glimpse of the Jewel-like beauty of the scenery around Price's Estate, Woronora River, to be sold by Mr. C. Monro on Easter Monday…

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Public Opinion During the Election Campaign

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 4

IT is impossible, In the early hours of this morning, to review the results of the election as though they were complete, and so to prophesy the course of government during the next three years. Yet the onlooker has been able to detect, in the course of the…

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Sheisms. His Ex's Jocularity—even a Governor May Find Life a Bore—millicent Threw Down the Gauntlet—candidates "Silent" and Unsilent—plea of "Coercion" Saves Wipe—dame Margaret Escapes a Horrid Bump—why No Women Doctors on Monorary Hospital Stapps?—australian's Climate Rest for Babes

Truth · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 8

In Government House grounds on Tuesday a picturesque ceremony took place, when Governor Davidson presented Imperial Medals to 12 men in…

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Dimpled Darlings Baby Show at Taronga Gruelling Election

The Sun · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 5

May of Maroubra was undismayed, at the critical gaze of the curious throng at her chubby legs, with their shapely calves, dimpled, knees, and…

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Melba's Family Party Forgetting Elections

The Sun · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 5

Apparently the happy family party at the third of Dame Nellie Melba's People's Concerts last night in the Town Hall…

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Election Thrills Scenes at Newcastle Speaker Cheered and Hooted NEWCASTLE

The Sun · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 2

The final week of the election campaign in Newcastle was the most bitter for 60 years, owing to different issues arising from the number of…

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Unsettled Market Waiting for Election Results Demand for Industrial Stocks

The Sun · Sunday 26 March 1922 · page 4

Now that the excitement of the elections has subsided, and there is less uncertainty as to the political outlook, the market should show a steadier…

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Black Bull. Charges Polling Booth. Wingham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 9

One exciting incident occurred this morning during the voting at the Wingham booth. A black bull charged towards the polling booth, and there was a general scatter…

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Bull in Polling Booth Excitement at Wingham Wingham

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 11

A remarkable incident occurred at the Wingham polling booth to-day. Voting bad proceeded till 9 a.m., and there was only one voter in the booth at the time…

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The Polling a Round of the Booths Women Keenly Interested

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 8

"We have had twice as many women voters as men," remarked" a presiding officer in charge of a booth at Botany, late on Saturday afternoon…

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New Faces in Parliament--certainties and "Perhapses"

The Sun · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. W. R. Fitzsimons (Cumberland) Mr. M. F. Morton (Wollondilly)…

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Date of Parliament Writs Returnable April 19 Upper House Leadership

The Sun · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 1

The writs in connection with Saturday's election are returnable on April 19. The new Parliament will probably meet on the Tuesday following, which…

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"Quietest on Record" Police on State Elections No Arrests for Impersonation

The Sun · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 1

"The State election was conducted excellently and was the quietest on record." This statement was made by the…

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Money to Invest Renewed Confidence Shown Aftermath of Elections Stock Exchange Active

The Sun · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 3

The Stock Exchange quickly reflects the state of the country's prosperity. With increased exports of wool and primary produce, money has been…

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Public Prejudice Handicap for Woman Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 7

Miss Preston-Stanley (selected National-Coalition candidate for Eastern Suburbs), who has done remarkably well in the polling for that electorate, and, who, on present figures…

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An Election With Features

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 7

Defeat of the Dooley-M'Girr Government. An unusually heavy poll. Probable defeat of Mr. Levy…

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When Parliament Meets

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 7

The writs in connection with Saturday's elections are returnable on April 19. The new Parliament will probably meet on the Tuesday following, which…

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New Parliament. May Assemble April 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 10

The writs are returnable on Wednesday, April 19, and Parliament must be called together within seven days of teo return of the writs…

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In the News To-day Election "Mystery Man" Mr. Skelton of Newcastle

Evening News · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 4

The victory of Mr. Skelton, Independent Protestant Labor candidate for Newcastle, is the surprise of the election. Stationmaster at the lonely little station at lonely little station of…

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