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Politics & elections, 1924

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German Elections. Campaign Commenced. London, March 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 5

Accord to news from Berlin the election campaign in Germany is in full swing. The Socialists' cryis "Defend the Republic."…

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The German Elections Socialists V. Monarchists

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

Reports from Berlin on Monday state that the election campaign is in full swing. The Socialists' cry is "Defened the Republic."…

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W. A. Elections. Labor's Hopes Dispelled. Two Parties Equal. Perth

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 10

The anticipations of the return of the Labor Party to power were dissipated, when the Minister for Works, Mr. George, succeeded in defeating…

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Mr Bruce's Mission Statement in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 7

In the Federal House on Thursday, Mr Bruce, the Prime Minister, made a speech concerning his mission abroad. He claimed that the utmost respect…

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Relic of Conservatism. Night Sittings in Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 9

Commenting on the criticisms levelled at the suggestion that the Queensland Parliament should sit in the day time only. Mr. Gillies, Acting…

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An Object Lesson. West Australian Elections

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 16

"What happened in the case of the Victorian State Government recently, and what is now occurring in Western Australia, provides a…

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German Elections. Campaign Commenced. London, March 23

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 2

According to news rrom Berlin, the election campaign in Germany is in full swing. The Socialists' cry is "Defend the Republic,"…

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London By-election. Exciting Scenes. Mr. Churchill's Defeat. LONDON, March 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 13

The excitement over the by-election for the Abbey division of Westminster, which had been unprecedented owing to the energy with…

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Teachers' College. Many New Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 9

Inquiries made at the Education Department show that 420 candidates are being admitted this month to the Teachers' College, in Sydney, and…

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Early Election Forecasted

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 6

Mr Missingham, M.P., speaking at the opening of the Casino show, foreshadowed an early election. He said he was not going to talk politics, as he…

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Mr. Bruce's Mission. Statement in Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 4

In the Federal House on Thursday, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, made a speech concerning his mission abroad. He claimed that the…

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Female Political Candidate Turned Down by Own Sex

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 6

Figures short that at the recont elections in West Australia Mrs Edith Cowan, who failed to secure re-election for West Perth, was poorly supported…

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South Australian Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 2

The latest additional election figures make no appreciable difference to the results. Eighteen Labor men already have been elected, as…

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South Australian Elections Labor Leading

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 April 1924 · page 2

Polling for the South Australia elections took place on Saturday. A message received in Sydney on Sunday evening gave the position of the…

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No Alteration. South Australian Election Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 3

Latest figures disclose no alteration in the position of parties in connection with the south Australian general elections…

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Latest Sporting Fast Work. Easter Candidates Perform SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 5

Some fine gallops were recorded at Randwick to-day. The hurdles were 80 feet out, which meant that horses were, almost on the rim of the…

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State Parliament. May Meet in June

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 3

The State Parliament has been further prorogued to May 20. Parliament may asemble about the middle of June or early in July…

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Parliament to Be Dissolved. Capetown, April 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 2

In the Assembly, General Smuts announced that in view of the result of the Wakkerstroom by-election, Parliament would be dissolved in a…

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No Alteration. South Australian Election Figures

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 1

Latest figures disclose no alteration in the position of parties in connection with the South Australian general elections…

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By-election Lessons. Capetown, April 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 2

[?] the great topic of conversation. It proves that the Nationalist-Labour pact will be the most important…

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