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Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 98

Mr. Speaker W. A. Watt to Replace Sir E. Johnson Parliament Getting Ready Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 7

Out of the hurly-burly--Mr. Wall. When the House meets, there mill be a new Speaker. Owing to the Country Party's ukase, Sir. Elliott Johnson retires from the chair, and Mr. Wall steps in…

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Sporting News Day by Day the Hawk Arrival in Sydney Doncaster Candidate

Evening News · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

The Hawk, whose Australian entries include the Doncaster Handicap, was brought to Sydney from New Zealand to-day by the steamer…

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Country Election Officers

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 4

"The election is over and I would like to draw attention to the conditions under which country officers conduct the work. The conditions do not…

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Election Petition. Attempt to Unseat a Minister. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 10

Two Judges commenced the hearing of the Eden election petition, which alleges against Mr. Parr, Minister for Education, who retained the seat, or his agents, corrupt or…

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Gwydir Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 8

Mr. D. Wilkins the Country party candidate who was narrowly defeated by Mr. Cunningham, M.P., for Gwydir at the last election, and who announced his intention to lodge an…

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Newmarket Prospects Candidates Considered—-Favorites and Outsiders

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 1

The Newmarket Handicap will be run next Saturday, and the following review of the fancied candidates may prove a guide…

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Precarious Position Danger of By-elections Massey's Hold on Power AUCKLAND

The Sun · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 1

The Government's hold on office now seems precarious. There may be another election for the Eden scat, now held by Mr. Parr, Minister for…

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"Strawberries and Cream" N.Z. Election Petition Auckland

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 4

The hearing was commenced to-day of a petition alleging corrupt or illegal practices by the Minister for Education, Mr. C. J. Parr, C.M.G. or his…

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The Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 8

Never were the political augurs more perplexed and ambiguous than in casting the horoscope of the Federal Parliament, which commences its active…

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Opening Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 14

His Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Former) will open the ninth Federal Parliament at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Members will assemble to-morrow morning at…

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Federal Parliament. Opens for Business To-day

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 6

The Federal Parliament will be opened for business to-day, but the session will be a brief one, and nothing in the way of legislation will be attempted. It is…

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The Circus Comes to Town Federal Parliament Opens To-day

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 10

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, February 28, 1923. the Ninth Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 12

The ninth Australian Parliament meets to-day, and the occasion has for several reasons a unique significance in the political history of the Commonwealth. In…

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Order in Ulster Parliament Opened Doctor Dies of Wounds London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 1

The Duke of Abercorn opened the third session of the North Ireland Parliament in Belfast, driving through streets lined with troops and police…

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Final Rehearsal Preparing for Ninth Parliament Caucuses Meet Bruce Appears Without His Spats MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 1

THE population statistics of the Federal House rose with startling suddenness yesterday. It is estimated that now there is one…

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Latest Cup Form Prince Cox, a Profitable Horse : Candidates Fa Vored by Caulfield Running

Referee · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 1

Sir Samuel Hordern and Mr. "Constable" gave a stiff price for Prince Cox, but it is probable the Woodcliff Handicap gave them a return of their outlay…

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Deductions From Caulfield Form Salatis Greatly Impresses Backers : Other Newmarket Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 1

In this most interesting article Pilot discusses the form of the horses with prospects of Winning at Flemington. He is…

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Federal Labor Party Meets. Election of Officers

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 18

At a meeting of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party at Melbourne' yesterday, Mr. Charlton was re-elected leader of the Party, without opposition,…

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Queensland Elections Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 10

The State Parlament is expected to meet during the first week in June, although no official announcement has yet been made on the subject. The…

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Of Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 8

Members have many a joke at our expense. Lady members could not sit and listen to on Address-in-Reply…

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