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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 159

Doncaster Doings. Candidates in Favor

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 5

The betting of the Doncaster so far has been of a very limited nature, as most of the shrewd stables are waiting till the market is "set" before making…

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Election Incident Information Withdrawn

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 9

When the case against R. W. D. Weaver, M.L.A., was called on at North Sydney Police Court yesterday of having used insulting words to Ernest F. J. Walker, a tram guard,…

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Polling Booth

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 3

The officer who chose the Wentworthville School as the local polling booth, did not consider much the convenience of the bulk of the residents when making…

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Polling at Merrylands

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 4

There was an exceptionally heavy poll at the Merrylands' booth on Saturday. The number of votes polled here constitute a record. At the last election there were…

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Polling at Guildford

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 4

Party feeling ran rather high at Guild. ford on Saturday last, and all day motor ears were in commission rushing voters to the poll. Mr. F. Lewis was in charge…

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Election Day : Some Snaps During the Polling

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 20

General election day was the quietest an record. The proportional representation system under…

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Portfolios Not Wanted "True-blues" Will Hold Aloof Dictators in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 7

In political circles yesterday, it would probably be correct to say more interest attached to the arrival of Mr. Bruxner, Leader of the Progressives,…

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Election Eve at Granville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 2

Granville was particularly lively on Friday night, when the varied politicians made the supreme effort to win the hearts of tile electors. All kinds of speeches…

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The Elections. Parramatta Contest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 2

On Friday night last (the eve of the election), meetings were held everywhere, and candidates had to hurry from one place to another, so as to get their last…

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Dunwil in Fine Form Autumn Candidates at Victoria Park

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 2

Horses In training ai Victoria Park ut present promise to play an important part at the A.J.C.carnival. Since arriving from Victoria, Dun-wil…

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Prominent Spring Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 1

LEFT: MISS UNA CLIFT AND MR. S. G. CLIFT'S BROWN GELDING GILRAY (LINACRE-SIRABIA). RIGHT: MR. C. E. McDOUGALL'S CHESTNUT HORSE SYCE KNIGHT (SYCE-MERRY THOUGHT)…

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Sydney Cup Matters Furious Solidly Backed :: Progress of Other Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 3

The principal development in connection with the Sydney Cup has been the backing of Furious, who has undoubtedly improved since she returned to…

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The Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 5

By the time this goes into print the elections will be over, and it is the hope of every decent person that Labor will win if only to show that sectarianism of…

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Election Aftermath

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 15

"What O, Herb! Yer copped ther first preference, oright."…

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N.s.w. General Elections N.s. Probable Defeat of Labor Government. May Lose Four or Five Seats

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 15

The N.S.W. Labor Government has suffered a severe set-back at the polls. The counting of the first preference votes indicates that Labor may lose four or five…

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State Elections. No Material Changes. Preferences Not Yet Counted. Decisive Work Begins To-night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 13

There was little or no alteration in the position of candidates yesterday. The counting of the preferences should commence to-night. The primary votes counted yesterday totalled under 2000. Most of these returns came from country centres. There are now only five small returns of the…

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New Stock Inspectors. Successful Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 11

An examination for candidates attending lectures at the University Veterinary School desirous of obtaining the Stock Inspector's certificate's was held on Friday last, when…

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The "Sydney Mail." Street Snapshots of the Elections. an Interesting Issue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 12

The third of the "Felisi" series of the stories of Mr. Ralph Stock appears in the issue of the "Sydney Mail" published to-day. It is another take of island life that will be…

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ELECTIONS Illustrated : Varied Features

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 1

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Sporting Review Rosehill Form As Randwick Guide--selections for Victoria Park--wyong Results-- Gossip of the Links-- Sailing and Yachting Notes. the Big Double 'Candidates Seen at Rosehill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 10

Rosehill running has had a decided effect on the betting in connection with the Doncaster and Cup, though it cannot be said that any of the events decided last Saturday had…

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