Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 159

Tasmanian Elections Hobart

The Sun · Monday 12 June 1922 · page 7

There are no alterations in the figures of the State election poll. It appears probable that the Nationalists and Labor may finally be of equal strength,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

National Candidates Form Discussed

The Sun · Monday 12 June 1922 · page 4

The win of Fiscom in the Marne Jumpers' Flat Race at Moonee Valley on Saturday draws further attention to his chance in the V.R.C. Grand…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

In the Balance Tasmanian Elections Labor's Heavy Poll . Premier's Seat Secure Launceston

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 June 1922 · page 5

Two things stand out prominently in the results of the counting of the bulk of the first preferences in Saturday's State election in Tasmania. The first is the heavy vote polled by…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Parliament or Executive

Evening News · Tuesday 13 June 1922 · page 4

The necessarily incomplete results of the Tasmanian election suggest that the small Country Party will hold the balance of power in the new Parliament. This is not altogether…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tasmanian Elections. Position Obscure. Nationalists Moving Up. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 June 1922 · page 9

It is expected that the checking and counting of the absent votes in all the divisions in connection with the general election for the House of Assembly will occupy until…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Sir Neville Howse. Probable Parliamentary Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 June 1922 · page 8

It is expected that Sir Neville Howse, V.C., at present Director-General of the Australian Army Medical Services, will be a candidate for Calare at the next Federal elections in the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

DEADLOCK Tasmanian Elections Expensive Voters Hobart

The Sun · Tuesday 13 June 1922 · page 7

The opinion is gradually gaining strength that the result of the State general election will be an unworkable Parliament, as neither…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

G.n. Candidates at Flemington Hurdle Favorite Does Well

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 June 1922 · page 8

Thirteen hurdlers and six steeplechasers engaged in the Grand Nationals at Flemington next month were in action at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Of the former, seven were…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Constitution for Burma Bill Passes Parliament LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 6

Legislation providing for the grant of a constitution to Burma, similar to that of other Indian provinces, has been passed by the House of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Murderer's Reprieve Defended in Parliament True Case Ventilated London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 1

The principle that an insane man, though guilty, should not be executed, was enshrined in British law for three hundred years, said Mr E. Shortt, the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tasmanian Elections. Position Still Obscure

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 5

The Tasmanian general elections were held last Saturday. For the 30 seats there were 23 Labor candidates, 28 "Nationalists," and for the first time in the history of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Tasmania. Election Results. Balance of Power. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 11

After taking part in the Tasmanian State elections, the leader of the Federal Country party (Dr. Earle Page) returned to Melbourne in order to attend the Ministerial dinner to…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Poet's Beard Darrell Figgis "Mutilated by Order" Midnight Outrage Irish Candidates Lives Not Happy LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 1

Three men forced an entrance at midnight. into the house of Darrell Figgis, the Irish poet and essayist, who is an Independent candidate for…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Federal Elections Nationalist Members Active Will Hughes Spring Surprise?

The Sun · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 8

The Federal general elections may not be held until February, but Nationalist politicians are busily engaged in country districts. One Federal…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Women in Parliament Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 7

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Ba[?] told a deputation from the Women's National Council to-day their he was of the opinion that women should is…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Canberra. Reasons for Delay. Waiting for Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 9

It is understood that the reason why a start has not already been made with the building of the Commonwealth hostel at Canberra is a disinclination on the part of more than one…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Irish Women in the Coming Elections. for and Against the Treaty

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 9

(Miss Hoey is one of the militant women who fought for Ireland's freedom; she returned to Dublin from Canada to fight in the Easter Week rebellion of 1916. She became…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Pharmacy Exam. Successful Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 4

The following candidates have been successful in passing the preliminary examination held by the P[?]armacy Board on June 1 and 7, in order of merit:…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Liberal Union. Political Dispute. Election Prospects. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 8

No finality has been reached in the negotiations which have been opened in consequence of the decision arrived at by the interstate executive of the National Federation in the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Senate Elections. Nationalist Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 10

In view of the ensuing Federal elections, the council of the National Association has decided to invite nominations of Nationalist candidates for the Senate for New South…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →