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Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 98

United Party. Policy Announced. Queensland Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 10

The leader of the Queensland United party (Mr. Taylor) delivered his policy speech at Windsor to-night. In a trenchant criticism of the Labour Government he pointed out that…

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"Financial Jazz" Queensland Election Fights Leader Promises Brisbane

The Sun · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 8

At last the Queensland farmer is to come into this own; three policy speeches have been delivered in which three leaders "Dips their lids" to the…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 16

Parliament was formally dissolved to-day, and the writs were issued. The exodus of Ministers from Brisbane continues, and after April 19 the only Minister…

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Canberra. Parliament House. Federal Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 14

The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. William S. Mowle), in giving evidence before the committee of Federal Parliamentarians inquiring into the question of the provision of…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Going, Going, Gone ! Public Loses Another £21,000 Sequel to W.S. Homes Bungle

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 26

Up till June 30 last, £15,461,168 of the taxpayers' money had been spent in providing homes for soldiers. Exactly what assets exist to balance the fifteen and a half millions is unknown…

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Blacktown By-Election

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 1

A by-election is being held in Blacktown Shire this Saturday (14th inst.), owing to the resignation of Mr. Armstrong. The candidates are:—Messrs…

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Shire Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 11

The three candidates for the election to be held on Saturday in connection with the extraordinary vacancy in B Riding, have been very busy canvassing the…

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The Shire Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 11

The by-election of a councillor to fill the vacancy in Blacktown Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. Armstrong, will be held to-day…

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Confirmation Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 5

All intending Confirmation Candidates for 1923, throughout the District, embracing Guildford, Old Guildford, Merrylands, and South Granville, are asked to send…

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Undergraduates. Election of Officers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1923 · page 16

At the thirty-third annual meeting of the Sydney University Undergraduates' Association, held last night, and presided over by Mr. John W. Flynn. M.C., B.A., the following…

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His Own Bellman Candidate's Double Job Home Rule for North Brisbane

The Sun · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 5

One of the candidates for Chillagoe acts as his own bellman in the streets. This is ex-Gunner G. Taylor,…

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Turkish Elections Government Expects Win Opposition Members Timid London, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 1

The Angora elections seem likely to result in a complete walk-over for the Government candidates, says a message from Constantinople. So…

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N.Z. By-election Wellington

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 5

The Oamaru by-election has been fixed for May 1. Only two candidates are In sight--Mr. M'Pherson (Liberal) and Mr. Lee (ex-Minister), whom he displaced at…

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Parliament's Long Sleep

The Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 6

ANYTHING may happen in Australian politics; but the Prime Minister has definitely announced the time-table upon which he means to run the legislation for this year. The programme indicated is for Parliament to meet for a brief…

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"Bondi Parliament" Vigilants Snubbed

Evening News · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 12

Bondi Vigilance Association has somehow managed to make itself unpopular with Waverley Council. The association wrote asking that…

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Queensland Elections. Premier Theodore Opens Campaign at Cairns

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 2

Mr. E. G. Theodore, Labor Premier of Queensland, opened the Labor campaign for the forthcoming Queensland general elections at Cairns on April 10. He made…

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The Northern Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 3

ONE of the most interesting countries in the world is the State of Queensland. It is of vast extent and varied scenery; its natural wealth, revealed and yet to be…

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Exit the Sultanate Kemal's Election Move LONDON

The Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 1

In face of strong opposition the Turkish Assembly, at Angora passed a law to make treasonable any agitation to restore the Sultanate. This…

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Queensland Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 10

Labor expects to be returned to power at the State election on May 42 with at least 42 members. The United Party Is equally confident of the Government…

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New Session Mr. Bruce's Attitude Criticised 'A Closed Parliament' Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 5

Mr. Charlton, leader of the Federal Labor Party, in replying to a recent statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, in regard to the Federal…

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