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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 98

The Irish General Election. the Results Summarised

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 26

The recent general election in Ireland, apart from its interest to the Irish race, provided for students of election systems one of the severest tests which can be…

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The Week in Ireland Cabled Election Results

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 27

During the week the cables have given us some information about the Irish elections, which took place on the 27th ult. What they tell us is not more remarkable…

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Water Board. Mr. Keele a Candidate. Vacant Seat. Proposed Constitution

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 10

Mr. T. W. Keele, ex-president of the Water Board and ex-president of the Harbour Trust, intimated yesterday that, in response to a number of requests, and in discharge of what he…

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Troubled Turkey Officers as Brigands "Packed" Elections London, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 11

Brigandage is becoming a trade in the Aidin Vilayet, of Turkey (Smyrna) says "The Times" Constantinople correspondent…

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Irish Elections Montreal, September 4

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 5

"The Irish elections are a complete vindication of the Coalition," declared Lord Birkenhead, who is here to attend the Canadian Bar meeting…

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Hungarian Election Figures

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 5

The final results of the elections to the Lithuanian Parliament are as follows: Christian Bloc, 40 seats; Opposition Parties,…

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Questions in Parliament

The Land · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 3

Both Houses met on Wednesday. In the Assembly a number of new Bills were introduced. Wheat Dispute…

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Movies' Aid Parliament Thanks Paramount

The Sun · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 7

The following letter has been received by the manager of Lasky Film Service (Paramount House) from Sir Joseph Carruthers:--…

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Cheaper Fares? Question in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 7

Mr. [?] M.L.A. Newcastle asked a question in Parliament last night which everyone [?] — To view of the recent reduction of…

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All Professionals Parliament at Canberra Melbourne Grievance Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 12

The "Age," in an article to-day, discussing the prospects of the next Parliament meeting at Canberra raises a new bogey…

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Potted Parliament Speech--Free and Otherwise Earning Their Money

The Sun · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 9

In three mad bursts of energy. Parliament has done more work this week than ever since it started. It finished up last night with a spurt…

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State Parliament The Censure Motion. Defeated by 47 to 35

The Land · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 3

Once the wheat case was disposed of all interest in the censure motion debate was at an end. The debate was closed last Thursday…

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Parliament Business But Some Pleasure of Free Speech and the Workers' Ears

Evening News · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 5

When was done.—First roadtogs Veterinary Science Regulation Rill. Second readings: R[?] Murray…

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Racing at Randwick Prospects for To-morrow Candidates for Big Events in Action

Arrow · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 3

Tattersall's Club are very generous in their prize-money, and it is to be hoped the weather conditions to-morrow will be good. when a fine crowd is sure to…

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At Randwick To-morrow's Meeting the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 2

Taking form as a guide. the following horses should be prominent to their engagements at Randwick to-morrow.—GINDI has been raised five pounds only for winnig the hunrdle last week and though several in to-morrow's event have gone down in the welghts the Plsyboy…

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The Letter Bag Water Board Election Methods To the Editor

Evening News · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 6

Sir,—When Sir Thos. Henley resigned from the Water Board but year an election was held to fill the vacancy, It attracted 14 candidates, a number of whom had considerable support…

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Conservatorium. Annual Examinations. 5000 Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 4

All previous records have this year been broken so far as entries are concerned for the approaching music examinations to be conducted by the State Conservatorium on…

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Irish Elections. Republican Successes. Dr. Mannix's Speech

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 10

Dr. Mannix, who is in Sydney on route to Bathurst, and who was entertained at a largely-attended concert in the Stadium, Rushcutter Bay, last night, dealt at length with…

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Irish Elections Dr. Mannix's Views Writing on the Wall

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 4

"I am getting an old man, but I hope to live long enough to see Ireland completely and absolutely free," said Archbishop Mannix, at…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Department of Grab-it Repat. Still the Bailiff Are Its Intentions Sincere?

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 8 September 1923 · page 30

The N.S.W. Branch of the Repatriation Department has done more to put the second-hand furniture business on its feet than anything else. The fact that It was Digger' furniture made the Job more…

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