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Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 98

Derby Candidates. Weighing the Chances

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1923 · page 10

Over a score or Derby eligibles carried silk in one event or another, and if a guide can be taken from the showing of a few of them, they might be better…

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An Election? in Tasmania Hobart

Evening News · Saturday 8 September 1923 · page 1

Mr. J. W Evans, Speaker of the House of Assembly, states that a State general election it sure to take place within a few weeks…

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Warrego Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 September 1923 · page 16

The writ for the by-election at Warrego is being issued to-day. Nomination day is September 14, and election day October 18. Numerous prosecutions are pending for…

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Water Board Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 September 1923 · page 16

Alderman J. Henley has decided to offer himself as a candidate for the vacancy which has arisen on the Water Board owing to the death of Alderman Griffin. Alderman Henley…

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Choosing Candidates A.L.P. Selection Ballots

The Sun · Saturday 8 September 1923 · page 6

Though in the first burst of indignation at the disclosures concerning the use of boxes with sliding panels in connection with a certain Labor…

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Early Election. Mr. Lang's Forecast. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 September 1923 · page 10

The leader of the State Opposition (Mr. J. T. Lang), in the course of a speech at Goulburn, predicted that there would be an election before the end of the current year…

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Civil Service Stores Election of Directors

The Sun · Tuesday 11 September 1923 · page 6

Four nominations have been received for the three positions on the directorate of the Civil Service Stores. The three retiring directors, who…

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Victorian Parliament Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 9

The State Legislative Assembly to-day adjourned till September 19. The Legislative Council adjourned for a fortnight…

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Sex Equality. Bill in W.A. Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 7

In the Western Australian State Parliament a bill to remove sex disqualification from women has been introduced. The bill provides that a person shall…

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What Labor Members Are Saying. In the Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 15

"Any improvement brought about, in the conditions of the workers results in the uplift of the general community. Education among the working classes is…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Points From Labor Members' Speeches

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 8

"I would point out that every trouble so far as wheat is concerned can be attributed to the faulty and rotten administration of previous anti-Labor Governments…

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Free Speech Fight. Matter Discussed in N.S.W. Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 2

In the N.S.W. Parliament last Thursday night, Mr. Stuart-Robertson, Labor member for Balmain moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the severity…

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Parliament Financial and Otherwise Man from Newcastle Curls "Premier's Hair

Evening News · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 14

WHAT WAS DONE.—Bank of New South Wales Bill (Council Bill) read a second time, and taken through Committee…

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Tasmania. Drastic Economies. Fewer Members of Parliament. More Taxation. HOBART

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 13

In the House of Assembly to-nlgbt the Premier (Sir Walter Lee) made a statement outlining the policy of the Government in endeavouring to meet the serious financial…

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Poison Gas for Rabbits. Old Time Cricketers. a Derby Candidate

Evening News · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 16

DEATH TO BUNNY—Professor H. J. Quayle demonstrating cyanide poisoning by direct injection into the [?] a rabbit to illustrate its deadly nature Students of the University Veterinary School are interested spectators.—"Evening News" DERBY AND CUP CANDIDATE—Royal Roue a handsome three-year…

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Early Election. Forecast by Mr. Lang

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 20

Speaking at Goulburn last Saturday, N.S.W. Labor Leader Lang predicted that there would be an election before the end of the year. He appealed to Labor…

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Pony Owners and Trainers Election of Officers

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 12 September 1923 · page 6

On Friday night next te New South Wales Pony Owners and Trainer's Association will hold its annual meeting in the School of Arts, Pitt-street, the…

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Potted Parliament Premonitory Rumbles Prohibitionists' Prelude

The Sun · Thursday 13 September 1923 · page 10

Preludes! And judging by the premonitory rumblings which arose in Parliament last night, there will…

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The New Irish Parliament House: Royal Hospital, Kilmainham

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 September 1923 · page 18

It has been decided, after dismissing various sites, to house Dail Eireann in the Royal House, Kilmainham. In the name Kilmainham is porpetuated…

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Parliament a Faux Pas by Mr. Chaffey Mr. Bruxner's Query a Lawyer's Blush

Evening News · Thursday 13 September 1923 · page 12

WHAT WAS DONE—First Readings: Criminal Law Amendment Bill, Hoardings Regulation Bill, Bankstown Lands Resumption…

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