NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 13 February 1923

13 FEBRUARY 1923

King George V opened Parliament following the recess.

The National Liberals unanimously agreed to re-elect David Lloyd as their leader in a meeting at the House of Commons.

A by-election was called in Mitcham following the resignation of Sir Thomas Cato Worsfold who had held the seat since 1918. The by-election date was announced for 3 March 1923.

Thomas O’Higgins, the father of the Irish Cabinet member Kevin O’Higgins was assassinated by the Irregulars at his home in Stradbally.