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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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Drink Not to Blame Soberest Parliament in British History Noisy Abstainers Prohibitionists Cause the Most Exciting Scenes LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 1

"I am a temperance man, and don't want to defend drink. But it is nonsense to say that the scenes in the Commons are due to intoxicants," declares Commander Kenworthy, M.P. He was discussing the accusations made at the conference of the…

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Victorian Parliament. Government Defeat. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the motion for the second reading of the Redistribution of Seats Bill was defeated by 31 votes to 26. Sir Alexander…

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Victorian Crisis Early Election Likely MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 5

An early election is expected as the result of the defeat of the Ministry on the Redistribution Bill by 81 to 26, in the Assembly last night…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 5

In the Senate to-day Senator Needham (S.A.) asked what recognition the Government proposed to give Commander Goble and Lieutenant M'Intyre for their…

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Premier's Tour Electioneering Speeches Country Vote Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 4

One question that has been cleared of all doubt by the Premier's short tour of the Riverina, Is that the National party, whatever its pact with the Progressives may be. in tho mean…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, informed Mr. Riley, sen. (N.S.W.), that here was no dispute between the…

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African Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 5

A Capetown message states that the political outlook is still most uncertain but there are evident signs of a reaction in favour of General Smuts,…

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Commerce Chamber Election of Council

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce to- day it was announced that the following had been elected as members of the…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives the Marble Industry Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Bruce. the Prime Minister, in reply to Mr. Marks (N.S.W.), said that the question of the suitable recognition…

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African Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 4

Nominations took place throughout the Union yesterday for the general election on June 17. Competent observers predict that the…

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Sixty Arrests Mu[?] Communists Surprised at Meeting Sudden Raid Five Members Of Parliament Seized By Police Party LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 1

Over sixty arrests were made when the Munich police raided a secret Communist meeting, says "The Times" Correspondent at Munich. The meeting place was surrounded by Communist cyclist scouts, but the…

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Protestant Labor Election Organisation Mr. Skelton Busy

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 6

Mr. Skelton, M.L.A., addressed a meeting at the Merewether School of Arts last night. Mr. Archie Skelton presided, and…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, announced with great regret that Mr. Chapman had found it necessary, on…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Sir Littleton Groom, the Attorney-General in reply to Mr. Manning (N.S.W.) said that he hoped shortly…

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Water Board Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 6

Elections to fill vacancies in the offices of city member and municipal member, on the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board will be conducted by,…

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African Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 5

A feature of the political campaign on the Rand has been organised rowdyism and hooliganism at South African party meetings, reminiscent of the turbulent…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Defence of Australia Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 7

In the House of Representatives, this morning, Mr. Atkinson, the Vice-President of the Executive Council, in reply to Mr. Gregory (W.A.), said that he had no…

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Hurdle and Steeple Candidates At Work SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 June 1924 · page 5

"I'd have sold out cheap." trainer Neil McKenna said this morning, after his old favorite Pa[?]bl nearly clouted Moon out of the saddle at the first…

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African Election Organised Disturbance Smuts Speaks Out (Australian Cable Association.) CAPETOWN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1924 · page 5

The Town Hall at Durban was crammed to overflowing by a crowd of 5000 persons who wanted to hear General Smuts speak. But on organised disturbance by…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1924 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Sir Littleton Groom the Attorney-General, informed Mr. Coleman (N.S.W.) that inquiries showed that a case in the…

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