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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 98

A.r.u. Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 September 1923 · page 5

A ballot for the election of a delegate to the Australian Council by the New South Wales branch of the Australian Railways Union has been concluded. The total…

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Notes and News One Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 6

Mr. Austin Chapman, having settled the question of Canberra, unveils a now objective in his political life. He is prepared to fight for a single…

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Co-op. Societies Bill for Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 9

Some [?] ago the Chief Secretary directed the preparation of a [?] to modernise the law in respect of Co-operative and Building Societies…

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"Why Close Parliament?" Prime Minister's Trip

The Sun · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 15

"When are these joy trips to end?" asked Ald. Whipp at last night's meeting of the Burwood Council when the chain letter from the Murwillumbah…

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Civil Service Stores Election of Directors

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 3

A number of leading city business men associated with the Civil Service Cooperative Society, and desirous of seeing new blood infused into the directorate,…

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SUCCESSOR To Late Senator Probable Candidates Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 September 1923 · page 6

Interest is beginning to centre in the choice which the New South Wales Houses sitting together may make of a successor to the late…

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Parliament. Assembly Adjourns. Address of Condolence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 13

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon Sir George Fuller moved:— "That the following address of condolence to Dame Margaret Davidson on the…

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In Parliament Tributes by Leaders Assembly Adjourns

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 9

After having formally announced his Excellency's death, the Premier (Sir George Fuller), in the Legislative Assembly yesterday…

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One Parliament Austin Chapman's View Dr. Page Explains

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 3

Mr. Austin Chapman, Minister for Customs, save his views at the Week-end on the subject of parliamentary reform, which is being ventilated in "The Daily…

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Arncliffe Horror Rockdale Public Meeting Fixed Questions for Parliament

The Sun · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 12

AN amended petition, in which all reference to Mr Justice Ferguson was deleted, was presented to the Mayor of Rockdale (Alderman…

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What Labor Members Are Saying. In the Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 2

"It is regrettable that five years after the cessation of hostilities we should have in our capital cities returned soldiers shaking collection boxes in the faces of the…

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Liquor Reform. New Bill Before N.S.W. Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 7

The new Liquor Bill now before the N.S.W. Parliament provides for the amalgamation of the Licensing Reduction Board and the Licensing Courts; a…

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What Labor Members Are Saying. In the Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 18

"The Labor Party's attitude in regard to immigration has been continually misrepresented. Honorable members opposite have said that we are opposed to all forms…

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Warrego by Election. Randolph Bedford Selected as Labor Candidate

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 14

The Warrego seat in the Queensland State Parliament, vacated by Mr. Coyne, who left the Ministry to go on the Land Court, will be contested by three candidates, Mr…

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Fairfield. Municipal Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 5

The extraodinary election, caused by the resignation of Alderman Wood, of an alderman for Fairfield Council, was held on Saturday last. There were four…

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Comedy Star Cup Candidate MELBOURNE

Evening News · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 2

There are repeated inquiries for Comedy Star in the Caulfield Cup. but layers shew a tendesey to keep him on a safe mark Any extension of the present quote would…

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A. J. C. Derby Candidates Latest Form Discussed : All Sunshine and Rahiri Please

Referee · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 1

The form of The Monk and King Carnival on Saturday has made the A.J.C. Derby look more difficult than ever…

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State Amateur Honors Many Candidates Boxing Skill Poor: Remedy Suggested: Wrestling Improved: Brancourt Lucky Again

Referee · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 10

Owing to the large entries for the State Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Championships, they took several night to decide…

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Election Scandal. Alleged Personation. Probable Prosecutions. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 13

The report of Senior-detectives Piggot and Ethel concerning the impersonation of postal voters in tbe Daylesford by-election was forwarded to the Victorian State Electoral Officer…

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Spring Campaign Epsom, Derby, Metrop. Candidates Considered

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 19 September 1923 · page 1

The racing at Randwick last Saturday was expected to throw some light on the Epsom and Metropolitan, but The Hawk was the only performer…

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