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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

236 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 12

Is Parliament "Rotten"-and Why?

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 4

It seems to be the fashion nowadays to speak and Federal, as entirely doc[?]dent institutions, made up of worthless men who are degenerate in ideas and ideals both. Greybeards institute devastating comparisons between the giants and the…

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No Election. Parkhill Says So. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 4

Mr. Archdale Parkhill, speaking on Saturday night, said the next election was some considerable distance off. He agreed with the view that…

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Progressive Party Meeting of Armidale Supporters. Election of Officers

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 8

The attendance at the annual meeting of the Armidale Branch of the Progressive Party held in the School of Arts on Saturday afternoon was…

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PARLIAMENT. To Meet in July. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 5

The present intention of the Ministry is that the State Parliament should re-assemble on July 1…

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Correspondence. [We readly throw open our columns for free discussion on any matter of public interest, but we want it to be clearly understood that we do not subscribe to any thing which appears under this heading.] Dumaresq Shire Elections. (To the Editor "Armidale Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 6

Sir.—A meeting of ratepayers of [?] Riding, held at [?] on Tuesday evening, had before it a letter from Mr. Norman Pearson. This…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor "Armidale Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 6

Sir,—I see by the "Chronicle" that there are plenty of candidates for the vacant seat on the Municipal Council; so many, in fact, that I do not know…

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Another Labor Split Threat at State Elections. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 4

Fresh interest was given yesterday to the threatened split between the industrial and political wings of the Labor Party, when it was announced…

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Victorian Parliament Dissolution Granted. Melbourne

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 4

The Victorian Parliament will be dissolved to-morrow. The elections have been flexd for June 26…

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Dumaresq Shire Elections. (To the Editor "Armidale Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 4

Sir—In reply to "Interested" in your last issue. Although not the chairman of that meeting I would like to inform him that the meeting he…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. M'donald's Views. To the Editor "Armidale Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 4

Sir—Will you grant me space to place before the ratepayers my views on the water question. I am totally opposed to the auxiliary scheme. I am…

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Victorian Parliament Dissolved. Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 4

The Victorian Parliament was formally dissolved yesterday…

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State Elections Nationalist Victory Predicted. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 4

The Speaker of the State Assembly. Mr. Levy, in an address last night, predieted a victory for the State Nationalist's Government at the next…

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Victorian By-Election Country Party Man Wins. Melbourne

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 4

The final count in West Gippslnnd (Victoria) by-election, Mr. Walter (Country Party secured 3094, and Mr. W. Bremner Nationalist) 1778…

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"Is Parliament Rotten?" the Inside View. Cabinet Minister Outspoken

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 June 1924 · page 6

The editorial in last Monday's "Examiner," entitled "Is Parliament Rotten, and Why?" has been brought under the notice of a number of members of the State Parliament. What they…

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Federal Pact. Election Arrangement. Between Nationalists and Progressives

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 June 1924 · page 3

At the [?] held at [?] Mr. Bruce stated [?] arrangement [?]…

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The Shire Elections. MR. W. H. Watson Nominated

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1924 · page 8

The adjourned meeting of the electors of "B" Riding was held in the Dumaresq Hall last Tuesday night. A large number of electors were present…

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Municipal Bye-Election. MR. A. McDONALD ELECTED

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1924 · page 4

On Saturday last a poll of the electors was held to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. Geldard. There were four candidates—Messrs…

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Is Parliament Rotten ? Democracy to Blame. Mr. Thos. Hill's Opinion

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 June 1924 · page 10

Mr. Theo Hill. M.L.A. (Oxley) writes :-- I have read the leader in your issue of the 19th ulto. with much…

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Why Parliament is 'Rotten.' Col. Bruxner's Lively Summing-up

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1924 · page 9

Colonel Bruxner, M.L.A., in a written statement to the Glen Innes 'Examiner,' gives some inside information of a Parliamentarian's life…

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Prickly Pear Destruction 40 Members of Parliament Make Inspection

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 June 1924 · page 2

Mr. Walter Wearne, Minister for Lands, assumed a new role last week -- as Leader of the Prickly Pear Party. Living as he does in an area…

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