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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 159

The Elections. Busy Ministers. Preparing for Fight. Probably Early in March

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

The spirit of the forthcoming State elections has settled over Ministers of the Crown and the departments which they control. Mes[?]engers in the corridors discuss the prospects…

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Election Juggling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 8

The delay in fixing, or in definitely announcing, the date of the State general election obviously is not dictated by concern on the part of the Government that the…

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Rush of Candidates Coff's Harbor, January 7

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 7

The following candidates are announced for Oxley:--Messrs. Price, Vincent, and Algie (Progressives), and Mr. Morton (Coalition). Messrs…

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Re-election Defeated De Valera's Resignation Stands Dail Votes Down Proposal "Would Make Us Laughing-stock" London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 1

In the Dail Eireann to-day. Mr. de Valera formally submitted the resignation of himself and his Cabinet. A motion for the re-election of Mr. de Valera was defeated by 60 votes to 58…

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Coming State Elections A.L.P. Defines System of Selection Manifesto Issued to Labor Leagues Power of Executive

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 7

Mr. Carey, general secretary of the A.L.P., to-day issued to electorate councils and branches the following circular:--…

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Pre-selection of Candidates Free Choice By Electors Urged to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 4

Sir,--How is it that the supporters. of the A.L.P. still insist upon the pre-selection of candidates for State elections? We have the proportional principle which prevents…

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The Elections Labor's Campaign, Directors Mr. Catts and Mr. Dooley

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 5

Mr. J. H. Catts, M.H.R., at a special meeting of the central executive of the " A,L.P. last night, was appointed campaign director for the Labor Party at…

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South African Strike. Opening of Parliament Postponed. Capetown. Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 11

In consequence of the situation on the Rand the opening of the South African Parliament has been postponed from the 20th instant to February 17. The Government has addressed…

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Elections. Parties Busy. Mr. Wearne Hits Back

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 12

Meetings of both the Progressive and of the Coalition party were held yesterday. At the latter meeting matters of organisation were discussed, while the Progressive…

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Dail Eireann. De Valera Resigns. Motion for Re-election Rejected. London, Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 11

Mr. de Valera announced his resignation yesterday, and a motion for his re-election was defeated by 60 votes to 58. The Pall Eireann met this morning under…

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Anniversary Handicap Candidates Considered. Hard Race to Pick

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 1

In making his adjustments for the Anniversary Handicap, Mr. Wilson had the Summer Cup and Tattersall's Cup form to guide him in regard to most…

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Racing Budget Horses for Tirranna Anniversary Candidates Pony Spurts Fixtures

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 4

Thursday. -- Rosehill acceptances, Victoria Park acceptances. Saturday. --Rosehill and Victoria Park races…

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Eastern Suburbs Many Labor Candidates

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

Nominations will close on Saturday night in connection with the selection of five Labor candidates to contest the Eastern Suburbs electorate…

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Botany Seats Ten Labor Candidates

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

The closing date of nominations for the selection of Labor candidates for the Botany seats will be fixed at a meeting of the local State Council,…

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City Candidate

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

Mr. J. Woods, ex-secretary of the Wharflaborers' Union, announced this afternoon that he intended to contest the Sydney seat in the interests of…

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Candidate for Ryde

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

Councillor Norman McIntosh, president of Kuring-gai Shire, has been asked to submit his name for selection for Ryde in the Nationalist interests…

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Fickle Mr. M'girr Not Yet Decided Waiting for Election Date

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

Mr. M'Girr, Minister for Health and Motherhood does not propose to resign the deputy leadership of the Labor party--yet. It all depends on the date…

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De Valera's Defeat Resigns Presidency Re-election Motion Negatived Rejected by Two Votes

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 7

When the Dail Eireann met yesterday, Mr. de Valera resigned the Presidency. A motion for his re-election was…

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The Elections Labour's Activity Numerous Selection Ballots

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 8

Having settled all its internal troubles, the A.L.P. has now put its shoulder to the wheel, being determined on victory at the general…

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Election Amenities

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 6

Mr. Ley and Mr. Girr have started the election contest by publicly exchanging opinions regarding each other. Mr. Ley considers Mr. M'Girr "a mail mullah," and Mr. M'Girr…

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