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Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 98

Demand for Election Tamworth

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

An unusual incident occurred at a meeting of the Cockburn Shire Council. Mr. F. M. Brennan, an unsuccessful candidate at the recent shire elections,…

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N.Z. Parliament. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 9

As there are four election petitions to be heard, involving the possibility of by-elections, it is probable that Parliament will not meet until some time in March…

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Minor Events at Randwick Chances of the Runners Discussed Anniversary Candidates Engaged

Arrow · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

Although scratchings were fairly numerous for the minor events to be run at Randwick to-morrow, the fields are still big enough to make the winners…

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At Randwick To-morrow Challenge Stakes Horses : Autumn w.f.a. Candidates: Short-priced Doubles: Two Great Surprises: A Betting Point

Arrow · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 1

Prior to 1890 the principal sprint handicap at the Anniversary meeting at Randwick was known as the January Stakes. At that time the Sydney Turf…

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The Candid Friend in Politics Why Labor Lost the Election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 1

There are few more pathetic figures in political life than the beaten candidate or the beaten party trying to explain the causes of the defeat. The…

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Here's Luck! Liquor and Law Election Day Sequel

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 8

Herbert Neich, [?]ee of the Duke of Wellington Hotel, Waterloo, was fined £6 with 8/- cosie, at Redfern Court to-day, on a charge of…

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British By-election. London, Jan. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 9

The Newcastle-on-Tyne by-election, ren[?]cred necessary by the death of Mr. J. N. Bell Labour), resulted as follows:- Mr. Arthur Henderson (Labour) 11,066…

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Elections. Return of Writs. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 10

Although the date fixed for the return of writs issued for the last Federal elections is January 31, it is expected that they will all be received by the Commonwealth, Electoral…

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"Barton" Federal Election

The St George Call · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 5

To the Electors of Barton generally writes Mr. F. McDonald, I wish to tender my sincerest thanks for the eminently fair treatment accorded me…

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Lessons of the Federal Elections Manifesto of the Sydney Labor Council

Communist · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 4

For the past two years, the organised workers of Australia have sustained shock after shock from the attacks of the employers. One after the other, the…

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Election Day Liquor

The Sun · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 3

The thirst of many men on Federal election day was reflected at Redfern Court to-day, when 34 defendants were fined amounts ranging from £1 to £5…

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Another Election ? A.L.P. Member's Forecast

The Sun · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 7

Mr. Harry Brown, a member of the A.L.P. executive, attended the annual meeting of members of Ryde Labor League. Mr. Brown. advised the local…

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British Bye-election London, January 18

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 5

The by-election at Newcastle-on-Tyne; to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. N. Bell; resulted in the return of Mr. Arthur Henderson, the…

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A.l.p. Defence. Expelled Members. Embargo on Members of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 13

A stalement was issued at Macdonell House, the headquarters of the A.L.P., yesterday, replying in detail to the circular recently issued by the Federal and State…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Save It From Itself Join The League and Oust The Drones

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 26

Having read "Smith's" article concerning the dry rot that has set in In the headquarters of the R.S. & S.I. League, the hon. secretary of a Victorian sub-branch suggests a remedy that will save it from itself…

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Watchman Sees Ghost Two Baleful Eyes Fix Him Midnight Thrill at N.S.W. Parliament House

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 9

"Old Jim," nightwatchman of N.S.W. Parliament House, during his forty odd years of service pottering about the queer convict built Assembly buildings, had never met a ghost--until one night last week…

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Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Liverpool Branch of the A.L.P., held on Monday, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:—President, Aid. J.'De…

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Early Election? A.L.P. Gets Ready

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

The A.L.P. executive is of opinion that there will be a crisis in the Federal Parliament, and that an election will take place at an early date. In…

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Municipal Elections Recount at Randwick

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 2

On the application of Mr. P. L. Strange-Mure, who was defeated for South Ward at the Randwick municipal elections, a recount was carried…

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Chinese Politics Parliament Stormed Pekin, January 21

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 6

Parliament confirmed a change in the Shao Tsang Cabinet by a vote of 350 to 40, amid stormy scenes. Students of the National…

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