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Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 159

St. George County Council. Chairman: Ald. W. J. JONES. Election of Chairman

The St George Call · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 1

A special meeting of the St. George County Council was held on Friday night for the election of Chairman for 1922. Apologies were received from…

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The State Elections

The St George Call · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 4

THE ELECTORS of St. George in common with other parts of the State are wondering when the General Election will take place. Important as that may appear, it is greater importance to know that whenever mat event may present itself, the individual Elector will…

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Northern Seats Wearne in Jeopardy Possible Candidates Glen Innes

The Sun · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

The fight for the Northern Tablelands electorate promises to be strenuous. The sitting members are Colonel Bruxner and Mr. Drummond,…

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"Would'nt Be Game" Staving Off Elections What Labor Thinks

The Sun · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

"We wouldn't be game!" That was the comment of several Labor members this morning in regard to Mr. McGirr's attempt to get Caucus…

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St. George County Council. Election of President

The Propeller · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 1

A special meeting of the St. George County Council was held on Friday evening last, when the election of President for the current year also took…

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Municipality of Hurstville. Extraordinary Election. Saturday, January 28, 1922

The Propeller · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary Election for the purpose of electing one Alderman to fill tho vacancy in the Penshurst Ward caused by…

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Labour Candidates

The Propeller · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 4

Labour forces are actively preparing for the coming State elections. In St. George the selection ballot will be held on Saturday, February 11, between 2…

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The Elections Unions Support Mr. M'girr "Uncompromising Hostility"

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

The 1921 annual report of the Labor Council of New South Wales, issued by the Trades Hall, is unique in that it contains a commendatory reference to a Labor…

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Another M'girr Bombshell Move to Defer Election Basic Wage and Motherhood Bills Mr. Catts Supplanted As Director

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 5

As a result of the strong opposition shown by a majority of members at yesterday's meeting of the Labor Caucus, the arrangements for the direction of Labor campaign were altered. A committee of three was appointed to act in conjunction with the…

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W. A. PARLIAMENT Recompensing Asylum Patient PERTH

The Sun · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 4

The Parliamentary session has closed. The Licensing Bill, prohibiting the granting of further club licenses until the main amending bill…

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French Cabinet Resigns Dramatic Scene in Parliament. Details of Anglo-french Pact

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 13

The French Premier, M. Briand, has resigned, and M. Poincare has been requested to form a Cabinet. The resignation was dramatic aud stupefied the Chamber. M. Briand declared the Anglo-French Pact was not a pact…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Cyanide's Charity War-Wrecked Soldier's Family Pensioned on £124 12 Imposing on Red Cross Medical Treatment Denied to Save Pence

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 23

Senator Millen once described the Australian Repatriation System as "the most generous in the world." This story shows how it is systematically pilfering the benefits of the Red Cross and of the public hospital services…

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Forthcoming Elections. Forthcoming Elections. Parramatta Seat. Lively Meeting at Granville. Taking the Ballet

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 6

There was a big row at a meeting of the Parramatta State Labor Council, held on Tuesday night at Granville for the purpose of selecting three candidates to…

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Candidate for Ryde

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 6

Cr. Norman McIntosh, President of Kuring-gai Shire has been asked to submit his name for selection for Ryde in the Nationalists interests. He has given…

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"Confidence in Mr. Dooley" A.L.P. Takes a Vote Mr. M'girr Fails to Impress Elections Almost Sure to be Held

Evening News · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 6

The executive of the A.L.F. is not yet cosslaced that it is advisable to held the election as arranged by Mr. Dooley. At last night's meeting Mr. M'Girr was preset, and although by need every argument possible the executive carried a vote of confidence…

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No Postponement A.L.P. Wants Elections Executive Against McGIRR

The Sun · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 7

The A.L.P. executive decided last night, by a big majority, not to agree to Mr. McGirr's proposal to postpone the elections and allow…

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Brighten the Elections! Novelty Acts for Jo

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 1

With Sir Jo Carruthers appointed campaign director of the Coalition forces in the next assault on the long- suffering electors of N.S.W., I, as one…

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The Elections "Absurd Claims" Premier Replies to Sir J. Carruthers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 11

"Sir Joseph Carruthers was quite correct when he stated in the press this morning that he retired to the Legislative Council on account of illness," said Mr. Dooley yesterday…

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Candidates Mentioned

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 11

The fight for the Northern Tablelands electorate promises to be strenuous, for the sitting members, Colonel Bruxner and Mr. D. H. Drummond, the Progressives who stood out of the…

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Sporting Review To-day's Races--rosehill and Victoria Park--programmes, and Selections--gosford Weights Rosehill Races Candidates' Chances Events and Selections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1922 · page 9

A most interesting programme of six events will be run off to-day by the Rosehill Race Club. The presence of many Challenge Stakes and…

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