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Politics & elections, 1923

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Queensland Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 5

The following dates are announced for the Queensland State elections: Dissolution of Parliament, April 12; issue of writs, April 13; nomination day, April 20;…

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A.r.u. Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 18

At the executive meeting of the A.R.U. on Sunday the president (Mr. Maguire) reported that the organising efforts of Mr. A. W. Buckley…

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Canberra. Parliament House. Mr. Watt's Suggestions. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 10

The Speaker of the House of Representatives (Mr. Watt) gave evidence to-day before the Public Works Committee in regard to accommodation at the proposed new…

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By-election. Sir Joseph Ward Defeated. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 10

Mr. MacMillan, the Government candidate, was elected for Tauranga at the by-election by a large majority, thus preserving the party status quo…

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Massey Safe Fierce By-Election Fight 'A Veritable Donnybrook' Auckland

The Sun · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 14

The fiercest political by-election contest in the history of New Zealand polities, concluded last night,when the Government candidate for 'Tauranga…

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Cost of Meals. Parliament House. Heavy Loss Incurred. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 7

The Public Works Committee inquired to-day into the dining and refreshment room accommodation which it is proposed to provide for members at Parliament buildings in…

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New Zealand By-election. Auckland (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 7

The final figures for the Tauranga by-election, In which Mr. Macmillan, the Govenment candidate, defeated Sir Joseph Ward, were:— Macmillan, 4236; Sir Joseph Ward, 3134. It was…

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Declared Void. Oamaru Election. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 7

The Oamaru election was declared void by the reserved judgment of the Election Court to-day, on the grounds that by neglect of the returning officer in not having surnames only…

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Hospital Committee Election of Officers

Nepean Times · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 1

A meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Nepean Cottage Hospital, was held at the secretary's office, High Street, on Thursday…

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Nationalists Meet. Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Parramatta Branch of the Nationalist Association of New South Wales was held in the Nationalist Institute, George-street, on…

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WILLIAMSTOWN elections for Monday. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 2

[?] Williamstoan Racing Club will [?] Laster Cup meeting on Monday Eateplayer who won the Easter Cup last [?] beating King lagoda, is engaged in…

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SYDNEY £1000 TROT Candidates Against the Watch

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 April 1923 · page 6

Racegoers should not overlook the fact that the Australian Trotting Club will hold its ninth Sydney Thousand Trot at Victoria Park on Tuesday. There is every indication of a record…

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Darwin Election Preparations to Appeal Darwin

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 4

The committee of the Northern Territory Representation League is preparing a case for an appeal against the election of Mr. Harold George…

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Not Waiting for Peace Turks to Hold Election LONDON, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 1

The Angora Assembly, by a large majority, has approved of the proposal to hold an election immediately, instead of after the signature of the…

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Darwin Election. Appeal Being Prepared

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 7

The Northern Territory Representation League intends to appeal against the election of Mr. Harold George Nelson as member of the House of Representatives for…

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Could Labor Have Done Better? Noted Publication Analyses Recent British Election

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 16

The "Labor Monthly" (London) commenting on the result of the recent British elections, claims that Labor would have gained more seats had it taken a…

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Angora Assembly. Election on Peace Terms. London, April 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 13

The Angora Assembly, with Ismet Pasha's approval, has agreed to a dissolution and a general election on the peace terms. Kemal Pasha, in congratulating the…

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STRANGLED Angora's Way of Moving the Closure Politician Murdered Kemal Thinks Time Favorable for Election

The Sun · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 1

The Turks' decision to hold an election without waiting for the result of the Peace Conference suggests that Mustapha Kemal is anxious to distract popular attention from the murder of the Opposition…

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In Three Years Parliament at Canberra Works Committee Visit

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 4

If reasonable expedition is shown, it should be possible for Parliament to meet at Canberra within the next three years, according to Major C. W…

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Politics in Queensland. General Election Bomb

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 21

The sensation of the moment is the throwing down of the political gage to the Tory, parties, and the precipitation of an early State general election by the…

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