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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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African Elections Success of the Pact Labour Holds the Balance (Australian Cable Association.) CAPETOWN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 7

The Pact has a clear majority of 10, with 29 results to come. If these are the same as at the last election, the Pact will have a majority of 22…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 4

The Seat of Government Administration Bill was further considered in committee of the Senate to-day. Senator M'Dougall (W.A.) moved that…

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Life in London Topics of the Hour London, May 8. the Individual in Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 14

In a Parliament that has been dominated by party to the exclusion of the individual, it is good to find emerging two especially gifted debaters, an…

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Our New Zealand Letter Wellington, June 13. Electioneering Matters

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 11

Though there seems on the surface no warrant for it, an intensive election campaign is proceeding in the country. Parliament meets this month, and, in the…

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Japan's Policy Seeking Another Friend Various Candidates (Australian Cable Association.) TOKIO

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 5

The officials are not prepared to comment on the American reply to Japan's protest against exclusion, but reliable sources reveal that neither will it…

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African Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 5

It is now certain that Mr. Hertzog, the Nationalist leader, will form a Government. There are ten returns still to come in,…

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Shire Elections Blackall's Progress Views

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 4

At the meeting of the Bluckall's Progress Association, it was resolved to write to the Toronto progress Association regarding postal voting…

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Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1924 · page 4

The slow progress which is effected by the Commonwealth Parliament in the discharge of its duties is now attracting attention, and is also a…

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United States Democrats to Meet Selection of Candidates (Australian Cable Association.) New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1924 · page 5

The democratic convention opens to-day The alignment of forces is already clearly indicated. Governor Smith's proponents have enlisted all factions and…

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Victorian Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1924 · page 6

Mr. H. J. Connell, M.P., who, with other colleagues, is at present assisting Labour in the elections in Victoria, writes:—The task ahead of the Labour…

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 4

The final session of the State Parliament, which will open next week, will have to deal with a good deal of work of importance. It will begin, in…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Discussion on Supply Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 5

When the House of Representatives met to-night Sir Littleton Groom, the Attorney-General, gave notice of motion that the Public Works Committee be…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 5

In the Senate to-day. Senator Needham (W.A.) asked if the Government had any information regarding the alleged strike of oil in New Guinea…

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Labor Still Ahead Victorian Election: Position of Parties Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 5

Only a coalition or a working agreement between the Liberals and Country Party will keep Labor out of office in Victoria,…

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The Moving Picture Show Another Candidate

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 4

"I sen." said Weary Willie, "they're choosin' soine more M.L.C's." "Yes," said the Count do Main, "I have noticed the tremendous cheers…

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Labour and Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 10

Sir,—We are informed by our local members of Parliament that an early election will take place in the State Parliament, and judging by the number…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Main Roads Grant Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 4

The Supply Bill was read a third time in the Senate to-day. Senator Crawford, Honorary Minister, moved the second reading of the…

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State Labour Party Election of Leader Mr. Lang's Narrow Victory Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 5

A sensational attempt to depose Mr. J. T. Lang, M.P., from the leadership of the State Labour party, was defeated by one vote at the pre-sesional meeting of…

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Victorian Elections Labour Still Ahead Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 6

There has been little alteration in the position, as shown by the returns for the State election yesterday and chief interest now attaches to the second…

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Water Board Voting Closes Monday Four Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 4

At 4 p.m. on Mondny the election of members to the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board will bo decided, and at this hour…

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