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Politics & elections, 1923

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Penrith Band Election of Officers

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

A meeting of Penrith Band was held in the band-room, Henry Street, on Thursday evening. The following of[?]cers were elected:—Patroness, Mrs…

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The Maoquarie Election Poll Declared

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 5

The result of the Macquarie election was declared by the Divisional Returning Officer, Mr. R. R. Golsby, from the Bathurst Courthouse steps…

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The Reid Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 2

At the declaration of the poll of the Reid (Federal) election, last week, made by the Returning Officer. (Mr. Frank Townsend), not one of the three…

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The Elections the Senate Declaration of Poll

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 8

The Commonwealth electoral officer notifies that the declaration of the Senate poll will be made at the entrance to the Customs House on…

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The Glebe. Mr. Cole's Contention. Election Valid

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 12

Mr. S. L. Cole, president of the Local Government Association and ex-Mayor of Gle[?] writes stating that there is a possibility of a misapprehension in regard to the by-election…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament 'Damn the Dependents!' Victorian State League Officials As Bad As Federal Executive in Ignoring the Interests of the Relatives of Dead Men Diggers! Get Your Broom Ready

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 26

It is becoming increasingly evident that the Victorian State Executive of the R.S. and League will stop at nothing in supporting the refusal by Federal Congress to discuss the question of free medical treatment for the widows and other dependents of deceased…

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British Peeress Disapproves of Women in Parliament, but Favors Feminine Political Influence

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1923 · page 14

The Marchioness of Townshend, who is regarded as one of the most beautiful Women in England, is a distinguished playwright and author. She has lately…

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Land Policy Suspicions Parliament Should Meet Searchlight on Deals Why Wait Eight Months?

Evening News · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 8

WITH PARLIAMENT dosed there is a suspicion that the secret methods of the past in regard to the acquisition of estates may be followed. It is pointed out thai the extraordinarily high prices paid for…

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By-elections. Municipal Councils. Mr. Cole Elected at Glebe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 9

The polling for the extraordinary vacancy in the Glebe Council caused by the failure of Alderman Davidson (who was strike-bound in New Zealand) to take the oath of allegiance…

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Holiday Double Challenge-Anniversary Prominent Candidates

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 4

Seeing that Greenstead ran second in the A.J.C. Challenge Stakes last year with 10.8, it should not be beyond Wish Wynne running prominently…

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Bribery Alleged N.Z. Election Petition Wellington

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 4

A petition has been lodged against the return of Sir Maui Pomare for Western Maori district on the grounds of alleged bribery, treating, undue…

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Glebe Election Ex- Mayor Regains Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 4

The seat won in the Glebe Municipal Council by Aid. Archibald Davidson at the triennial election in December last has been declared vacant, on the…

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Vaucluse By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 3

Mr. H. D. A. Christison was re-elected on Saturday as an alderman of the Vaucluse Council. Mr. Christison vacated his seat through failure to comply with a…

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Challenge Stakes Candidates Considered

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 2

WISH WYNNE: Would seem to have too much weight. Is working well and has done well since the Villiers, but is under a big poundage here…

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Mr. Hughes's Fate Expected to Stand Down Nationalists Want Coalition Parliament to Meet on Feb. 28 MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 9

Although the Nationalist Caucus to-day passed a vote of Confidence in Mr Hughes, it was made perfectly clear that if he were the only obstacle to a coalition with the Country Party he would have to stand down…

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Anniversary Candidates Review of Latest Form Radiant Light's Chance: Possible Stayers

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 4

The A.J.C. Anniversary meeting will be opened on Saturday next at Randwick. The Anni-versary Handicap is to be run on…

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British By-election. Prime Minister's Advice London, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 13

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bonar Law, in a message to Captain Robert Gee, V.C., Cosser[?]ve candidate for the Newcastle by-election against Mr. Arthur Henderson (Labour) and…

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Ex-senator Walker Death To-day In First Federal Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 9

Ex-senator James Thomas Walker died to-day at his residence. "Wallaroy," Edg[?]liff-[?]ood, Woollahra, in his 82nd year…

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Not a So-So Election

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 47

"Just tired of him, eh?" asked the lawyer. The actress nodded. "Well, I wouldn't advise you to sue at this time. The election is crowding…

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Elections. Victorian Senate Poll. People Who Did Not Vote. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 9

Supporters of Labour went, if not in great numbers, in very high spirits, to hear the returning officer (Mr. R. H. Allars) declare the Victorian Senate poll outside the…

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