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Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 98

The Hospital Election

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 4

In accordance with the decision of the adjourned annual meeting of the Hospital on Tuesday night, the president (Mr. Arthur Judges) visited the…

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"Out and In Again." Mayor Greenwood's Re-election at Dundas

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

It is only a little over a fortnight ago that Mayor Greenwood, of Dundas Council, tendered his resignation of office, for the reason, as he said at the time, that…

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Violent Scenes Rockhampton By-Election Speakers in Danger Rockhampton

The Sun · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 6

A sensational incident happened on the city wharves yesterday, when rival political parties addressed the wharf laborers. Mr. Taylor, of the United…

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Elections Mayoral and Parliamentary

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 6

Rev. R. B. S. Hammond, speaking at a civic reception accorded him yesterday, referred to the trend of American cities to hold Mayoral elections…

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Rockhampton Seat By-election To-day Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 8

To-morrow Rockhampton will give a decision on which the fate of the Labor Government of Queensland depends. An adverse decision in the by-election…

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Britain's Policy Parliament Defeats Labor Attack Ruhr "Incidents" London

The Sun · Sunday 18 February 1923 · page 1

Voting, 277, to 180, the House of Commons rejected the Labor Party's amendment which regretted the absence of any Indication of a policy…

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Rockhampton Election a Bitter Fight

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 February 1923 · page 2

ROCKHAMPTON, Saturday.—Rockhampton has been agog with excitement during the past fortnight over incidents that have attended the bitterly-fought…

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Queen Candidates for the Lane Cove Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 February 1923 · page 14

MISS ANNIE PHARO, Queen of the Lane Cove Citizens' Association. MISS MADGE MOUL The Druids' Queen…

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Election Figures. Darwin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 9

The final figures for the Alice Springs divsion give Mr. Nelson a lead of 113 from Mr. Love. One hundred more votes are expected from the tablelands, the majority of which are…

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Queensland By-election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 9

The voting in the Rockhampton by election was as follows:—Farrell (Labour), 2481; Charlton (United party), 1583, Iredale (independent). 61. At the last election the figures…

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December Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 3

The Corowa District Council of the Farmers and Settlors' Association has requested the executive to enter a protest against any State, Federal, or…

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Labor Victory Rockhampton Election Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

After a cyclonic campaign, memorable in the annals of Queensland politics, Rockhampton by-election, which was held on Saturday, resulted in a…

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Fancies for Kensington Candidates with Winning Chances

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

There will be thirteen races at Kensington to-morrow. the first being set down for noon, and the last, the second division of the Handicap, is timed for…

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Sydney Sporting Clubs Annual Elections City Tattersall's

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 5

Halloting for the selection of a chairman, vice-chairman and committee was held at City Tattersall's Club on February [?] from 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. The…

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Metropolitan Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 6

SYDNEY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Scott, Grace McKenzie, 1A 2B 3B 4A 5B 6B 7A 12B. CLEVELAND STREET INTERMEDIATE HIGH…

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National Parks Fewer Trustees Parliament to Decide

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 5

Mr. Frank Fa[?]ll President National Park Trust. [?] following statement to-day:— "Some time ago the [?]…

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Newmarket Candidates Caulfield Doings: Easingwold and Salatis Impress Backers

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 1

The V.R.C. Autumn Meeting will open on March a when the [?] of the day [?] Newmarket Ma[?] six…

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City Tatt's Election Mr. Jas. Clarke Again Chairman

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 4

More interest than usual attached to this year's election of officers for City Tattersall's Club. As previously announced, the treasurer, Mr. J. Barkel,…

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The Federal Elections. How the American Labor Press Sees It

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 5

Under the heading, "Labor's' Victory in Australia," the, following leading article appeared in a recent issue of the New York "Call":…

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Rockhampton By-election Labor Man Wins

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 24

Mr. G. F. Farrell, the Labor candidate. was successful at the Queensland State by election held last Saturday for the Rockhampton seat, caused by the…

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