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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 98

Free State Elections. London, Aug. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 11

A, Republican meeting at Bantry was dispersed in disorder by Government supporters. Rotten eggs were thrown at Miss Albini Brodrick (sister of the Earl of Midleton), who…

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Irish Elections Cosgrave Gives Warning Majority Essential London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 1

Nominations for the Irish Free State elections have been completed, says the Dublin correspondent of "The Times."…

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New Election Law Casual Vacancies Single Seat Threat

The Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 8

Important amendments in the Electoral Law are to be made this session. They will include drastic alterations regarding the…

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Potted Parliament The Bathurst Burr! Laughter in House Lions, Lambs, Loaves and Fish

The Sun · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 3

It was the Bathurst burr. "Fitz" himself. In his hands last night, the censure debate became a satire in…

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Parliament Eyes on Labor Search for Wobblers the Little Minister House in Fits

Evening News · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 13

They can—and they can't. They will—and they won't. They're damned if they do. And they're damned if they…

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Recent Irish Cables. General Election Next Monday. De Valera Arrested

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 25

The following cable message appeared in the daily papers last week: Mr. De Valera will be allowed to participate without hindrance in the elections. He will address…

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The Irish Elections. Unexplained Government Tactics

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 26

The general election which is to take place in Ireland in a few days will mark another important stage on the road to Irish nationality. Nobody is optimistic…

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Progressives in Doubt Over Their Political Move Seeking a Way Out Talk of Election & Composite Cabinet

Evening News · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 8

THE political dispute over the 1916-17 wheat pool has now reached its most interesting stage. The Progressives are weakening in their attitude of hostility towards the Government, and they now desire a way out…

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Prominent Epsom Candidate

Evening News · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 4

Mr. E. J. Watt's beautiful bay more Lady Aura, who is in the Epsom Handicap with 82. Trainer G. P. Nailon is holding the bridle…

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Irish Free State. Election Campaign. Turbulent Scenes in Country. London, Aug. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 9

While the elections in the Free State are generally proceeding quietly there have been turbulent scenes in some of the constituencies, where the eggs—which but for the dockers'…

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"Hands Up" Minister's Census on Election Issue Assembly's Happier Tone

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 6

"Hands up those who want an election," cried Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines and Local Government, in the…

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STATE PARLIAMENT—The Censure Motion Government's Land Administration

The Land · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 13

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Drummond (Progressives) continued the debate on the…

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Federal Parliament—a Weekly Letter Wire Netting for Settlers

The Land · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 13

The Advance to Settlers Bill was passed through all its stages in the House of Representatives on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The…

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Potted Parliament Weaver's Whirlwind Blasts of Alliteration Uproar in House

The Sun · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 9

Last night was the latest and the liveliest of all the censure evenings yet spent by the Legislative Assembly…

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Parliament Way Out Premier Helps Mr. Weaver's Eloquence Calls Progressive "Bluff"

Evening News · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 3

The progressive and the Government are untied—in a desire to avoid an election. They are busy giving each other a leg up out of…

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Dining=room Solidarity Uses of Parliament "Songs and Gambling" Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 7

Senator Lynch raised another storm in the Somite to-day by asking whether the dining and retiring rooms were for certain members, to retire to…

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Executive Election

The Land · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 6

The General Secretary announced the result of the election of the Executive in the divisions in which it was necessary to hold ballots…

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Moorefield Prospects Spring Candidates in Action Horses that Might Run Well : A Heavy Track Likely

Arrow · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 3

Although Moorefield will have opposition in the shape of a pony meeting to-orrow, the chances are the crowd will be especially large, as the…

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News From the Four Quarters Irish Elections Eggs in Demand De Valera's Message

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 3

De Valera, who was arrested when about to address a meeting at Ennis (Co. Clare), arrived under strong escort in Dublin on Saturday for…

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News From the Four Quarters Irish Elections Eggs in Demand De Valera's Message

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 5

De Valers, who was arrested when about to address a meeting, at Ennis (Co. Clare), arrived under strong escort In Dublin on Saturday for…

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