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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 159

Election Costs. Farmers Criticised Young

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 9

Whilst congratulating themselves on the result of the State elections, members of the Young branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association, at Saturday's meeting, expressed…

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Echo of Election Alleged Offensive Letters Missives to Levy

The Sun · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 2

Benjamin F. Marks, of Potts Point, was charged at the Central Summons Court to-day, before Mr. Adrian, S.M., on two counts:--…

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Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 10

"In view of the very serious position of many soldier settlers," asked Mr. Bruxner, in the Legislative Assembly last night, "does the Government intend to have a full inquiry made…

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The Popular Idea of Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 6

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Parliament. State Salaries. Fixed at £600

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 11

The Parliamentary Salaries Bill was further dealt with yesterday. Members' salaries were fixed at £600, a reduction of £275. An amendment to…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Short Session Opened. Levy Elected Speaker

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 7

The N.S.W. Parliament opened last Wednesday at noon. The first business was the election of a Speaker. Mr. Levy was nominated by the "Nationalists,"…

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Unwritten Laws Govern Parliament "Ancient Usage" Speaker Adopts "News" Suggestion

Evening News · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 5

Parliament on addition to standing orders precedent is governed by unwritten laws, not tra[?]able in journals of lofts and…

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When Your Houses Do Assemble A Sketch at the Opening of Parliament

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 9

IT is swearing-in day, Parliament carries itself with a different air. The bored atmosphere is absent…

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Potted Parliament Studies in Questions Finding a Pooh-bah Early Morning Eloquence

The Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 9

"Chadband! Chadband" "This Great State!" "--blazoned in the press!" "A question of principles!"…

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Members' Salaries Reduced Labor Resentment in Parliament Mr. Ashford Thought £500 ENOUGH

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 9

The Legislative Assembly last night carried the bill to reduce members' salaries to £600 per annum by 43 votes to 33. An amendment, moved by Mr. Ashford to make the amount £500 was defeated…

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G.p.s. Regatta. How "Grammar" Won the Eights. the New Parliament. Illustrations in the "Sydney Mail."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 10

If we may judge from the tremendous interest displayed by the public in the Great Public Schools' Regatta last week, the fine pictorial record of the memorable day which…

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Municipal Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 1

The extraordinary election, caused by the resignation of Aid. Clifford, for an alderman to represent Newington, Ward in Auburn Council, was held on Saturday…

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The Newc'stle Cup Runners from Sydney will be numerous Recent Form of Candidates Discussed

Referee · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 3

Sydney-trained horses have done well in Newcastle Cups, and it is not improbable that the winner of that race on Saturday next will again come from the…

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Tasmanian Election Hobart

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 8

The Tasmanian Legislative Council election for the Hobart seat resulted:--Mr. J R Chapman, 124[?]; and W. M. Williams, sitting member[?] 1054. The contest was one of temperance…

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Elections in Tasmania. Hobart, May 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 11

In the Legislative Council election J. R. Chapman defeated W. M. Williams, sitting member, for the Hobart seat by 186 votes. For Launceston F. P. Hart was elected on…

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Parliament. Salaries Bill. Reductions All Round. Stormy Scenes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 9

The State Legislative Assembly sat all through Tuesday night to pass the Parliamentary Salaries Bill. The allowances of private members…

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Another New State Riverina's Claim for Separation Model Parliament Planned

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 8

Little has been beard in Sydney of the Riverina New State agitation. The claims of New England for political and commercial freedom have loomed large in State…

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Potted Parliament Council's Advice "Be Your Own Valuator" Another Question-Festival

The Sun · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 9

"Well, I suppose you know best what you're worth!" It was in this ood, and with a comfortable gesture, that the Legislative…

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Members' Pay Bill Goes Through Council Parliament Adjourns Prorogation Next

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 5

The Legislative Council last night agreed to the second reading of the Reduction of Salaries Bill by 26 votes to 17…

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After the Count the General Elections Case of Mr. Ashford

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 9

Was the method of counting the votes in accordance with, the provisions of the Electoral Act? As a student of proportional representation,…

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