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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

1,956 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 98

Potted Parliament a little Finance Dame Margaret's £5000 Early-Morning Argument

The Sun · Thursday 27 September 1923 · page 11

Despite the earthquakes of the night before, no further cataclysms met the Government when Parliament resumed last night. A…

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Dr. Elwood Mead's Reports. Presented to Parliament. Irrigation and Fodder Conservation. Murrumbidgee and Murray Areas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 September 1923 · page 9

The reports submitted to the Govornment by Dr. Elwood Mead in regard to the Murrumbidgee irrigation area, the proposod settlements on the Murray, and the possibilities of irrigation from the Warragamba storage, and also his rocommenda- ' tions on fodder conservation, were tabled in Parliament yesterday. Great…

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The Catholic Women's Association. Annual Elections

The Catholic Press · Thursday 27 September 1923 · page 21

The annual elections, held under the presidency of the chaplain, Rev. Father P J. Murphy (Adm.), on inst., resulted as follow: vice-presidents…

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Adult Suffrage. Not for Council Elections

Evening News · Thursday 27 September 1923 · page 7

A motion from Balmain, at the Local Government Conference, to-day favoring the institution of adult suffrage for municipal elections, met…

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Buzz of Excitement at Randwick the Final Gallops Derby Candidates Sprinting Fast Lady Valais's Fine Trial Harvest King Does a Great Mile in 1.41½

The Sun · Thursday 27 September 1923 · page 4

The general expectation that most of the Derby and Epsom candidates would be confined to sprinting at Randwick this morning was not disappointed, and the watchers were regaled with some extra fast trials. The galloping was…

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Questions in Parliament Wheat Silos

The Land · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 11

The Minister for Agriculture, replying to Mr. Buttertshaw, said that the wheat silos in New South Wales would be placed under the control…

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Parliament Playing Safe Govt. Tactics Vets. & Hoardings

Evening News · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 14

WHAT WAS DONT:— First reading Stock Brands (Amendment) Bill. Second Readings: yesterday…

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Potted Parliament Battle of Hoardings Votes and Vets

The Sun · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 11

Signs and portents of a coming insurrection filled the Legislative Assembly last night when Mr. Fitzpatrick introduced his…

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Real Work In Parliament the Veterinary Bill Cautious Discussion

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 9

The long awaited and highly necessary Veterinary Surgeons Bill, which places the treatment of practitioners of animal medicine…

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State Parliament Progressives' Against Titles. Ministry in the Minority

The Land · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Cann moved a motion, —"That the granting of titles was contrary to the sentiment of the…

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Questions in Parliament. Extract from “Hansard.” 21st SEPTEMBER, 1923. Ambulances

The St George Call · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 5

Mr. GOSLING :—In the absence of the Colonial Secretary I wish to know from the Premier whether the Colonial Secretary’s attention has been…

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Granting of Honors Any More Knighthoods? Adverse Motion in Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 20

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night Mr. George Cann (Labor) moved: "That in the opinion of the House…

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Railway Mystery £50,000 Disappears RICHMOND--KURRAJONG Money Voted by Parliament

The Sun · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 9

Two sums of £40,000 and £10,000 have mysteriously been eaten up by the railway authorities--but not for the purposes for which…

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State Parliament Railway Inquiry. Eye Quacks. Land Settlement Issued by the Publicity Committe of the Progressive Party

The Land · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 4

During the present session members of the Progressive Party have stressed the need for the appointment of a Royal Commission to…

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A.J.C. Spring Carnival Opens at Randwick To-morrow Rapine v. David Likely to Equal Beauford-Gloaming Duel : Public and Private and Private Form of Prominent Candidates

Arrow · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 1

The A.J.C. Spring meet­ing, commencing to-morrow, should be the most successful ever held at Randwick…

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By-election. Alleged Personation. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 9

An application, the first of its kind in the political history of Victoria, was made in the Practice Court, as a sequel to the revelations that have followed the recount of the…

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Candidates in the Public Eye Rahiri (Derby) -- The Hawk (Epsom) David's Sensational Trial Harvest King, Rivoli, and Rapine Make Time All Sunshine Again Goes Well

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 7

The outstanding performance on the tracks yesterday morning was registered by David at Rosehill. Getting into his stride quickly, the Baverstock horse threw five furlongs behind in 1.1, and, coming home strongly, completed nine in 1.52…

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News in Picture A.J.C. Spring Racing Carnival. Candidates and Trainers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 14

BARDOLEUR (BARTLE), WINNER OF THE CAMELLIA STAKES, AND CONFIDENTLY SUPPORTED FOR THE EPSOM. ALL SUNSHINE (HARRISON UP), WINNER OF THE ROSEHILL GUINEAS, AND ONE OF THE MOST FANCIED CANDIDATES FOR…

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Getting Busy For "Early Election" Labor's Plans State-wide Campaign

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 9

"Every day, in every way, we are getting nearer an early election"--that is the formula of the Parliamentary Labor Party, who…

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Parliament Petitioned

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1923 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon last, a number of Harris Park residents, per Mr. Morrow, M.L.A., petitioned Parliament to abolish wine licenses, on the grounds…

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