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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 159

Tasmanian Elections Strenuous Campaign Launceston

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 May 1922 · page 8

The Tasmanian elections have entered upon the final fortnight of the keenest campaign fought for a decade. The National Party candidates claim that their cause is steadily…

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Country Grievances Neglected by Parliament Lismore

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 9

Mr. W. T. Missingham, M.L.A., ventilated the grievances of country people at a gathering at Dunoon, which assembled to congratulate him on his election to Parliament. He said…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Further Prorogation Likely

The Australian Worker · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 18

In the ordinary course of events, the N.S.W. Parliament should open for business next Tuesday. If is expected, however, that a further prorogation will be…

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A.j.c. Hurdle Candidate

Evening News · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 2

Mr. J. P. Ryan't brown golding Montagne Le Roi by Mountain King—Comossile…

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Steeplechase Candidates Different Training Methods Doiran Not Schooled Riders and Their Engagements

Evening News · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 2

Doiran is such an experienced jumper on different racecourses that it is not considered necessary to school him over the big fences at…

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East Sydney. Mr. Salmon a Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 8

Mr. E. E. Salmon yesterday consented to a request to contest the East Sydney electorate in the next Federal elections. A large and representative deputation waited upon him…

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A.J.C. CANDIDATES Final Gallops

The Sun · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 4

The hurdles were 75ft. out on the Randwick course proper this morning. The track was open for special gallops, but no very fast times could be made,…

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Sporting Review A.j.c. Hurdle Candidates Their Prospects Discussed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 8

With acceptances for the A.J.C. Hurdle Race tailing due at 1 p.m. to-day, it is now fairly safe to estimate with a degree of certainty the likely runners in that race. Of the 75 horses…

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British Elections Early Appeal to Country Expected London, May 31

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 5

It is persistently rumored in political circles that Mr. Lloyd George intends to appeal to the electors on the Irish question…

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Victorian Elections for Legislative Council Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 June 1922 · page 6

Polling for the seven contested seats--three metropolitan and four country in the State Legislative Council, took place to-day. The results so far are:--…

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Wipe Them Out A.W.U. on Politicians One Parliament for Australia

The Sun · Friday 2 June 1922 · page 7

The Railway Workers Industry Branch of the A.W.U., through its secretary (Mr. Stein) has issued a warning to members, in connection…

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Tasmanian Elections a Keen Campaign Country Party's Prospects

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 June 1922 · page 2

A fierce political battle is raging in Tasmania. According to the latest reports it is the keenest campaign that has been carried out for a decade. The…

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Hurstville Brotherhood. Election of Officers

The St George Call · Friday 2 June 1922 · page 5

A meeting of the Brotherhood was on Sunday afternoon held in the Masonic Hall. There was a moderate attendance. Ald. Low presided, and…

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Cook Electorate Mr. M'girr Not a Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 June 1922 · page 6

Since the formation of tho Majority Labor Party, the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the Cook electorate has been giving tho A.L.P. some concern…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Driving Them Away Government Must Reform N.S.W Soldier Settlement Branch Gosford Diggers Give a Lead

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 3 June 1922 · page 25

The soldier settlers in the Gosford district called a conference last week. It was affirmed that the majority of soldier settlers in N.S.W. could carry on no longer, and that their properties would revert to the Soldiers' Settlement Branch in a depreciated condition…

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Triennial Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1922 · page 2

As we have already pointed out, the Triennial Municipal Elections will be held on the first Saturday in December next, a matter of six months. A…

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Candidates for the Ministry. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 3 June 1922 · page 12

Sir,—Would you remind the preachers —clerical and lay—that Sunday, June 4, which is Whit-Sunday, is the day appointed by the Conference for special…

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Federal Elections "End of Hughes's Government"

The Sun · Sunday 4 June 1922 · page 2

Mr. Charlton, M.H.R., who attended last night's session of the annual A.L.P. conference at the Trades Hall, said he did not think there would be…

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MRS. T. J. Ryan. May Be Parliamentary Candidate. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 June 1922 · page 8

Mr. F. T. Brennan, sitting Labour member for Toowoomba, said yesterday that Mrs. Ryan had not yet consented to contest a plebiscite for selection for the Toowoomba…

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Tasmanian Elections Premier Satisfied HOBART

The Sun · Monday 5 June 1922 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Lee) says the reports received from various parts of the State make him feel quite satisfied that the National Party will again…

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