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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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Big Parliament 350 Politicians in Suva Test for Voters

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 6

Although its population is between 5000 and 6000 persons, the electorate of Suva Fiji, is composed of about 360 members…

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Victorian Elections Another Labour Win Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 4

The final election returns for Ballarat East were made available this evening, and they give another win for Labour, Mr. McAdam, the A.L.P…

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United States Democrats' Difficulty No Candidate Yet Chosen (Australian Cable Association.) New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 5

The New York platform was submitted to the Democratic Convention on Friday. In addition to calling for a referendum on the League of Nations, it…

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Protestant Labor Preparing for Elections

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 6

The Newcastle Electorate Council of the Protestant Independent Labor Party is actively engaged in preparation for the next State election…

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 4

The last session of the State Parliament will open to-day. It is expected to be a lengthy one, as there are many matters of importance that…

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State Politics Parliament Opens To-day No Council Appointments Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 5

The last session of the State Parliament, prior to the elections, will be opened in the Legislative Council Chamber to-morrow, at noon, by Sir Dudley…

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Meat and Money New South Wales Finances Parliament Opens To-day Governor's Speech Forecasts Proposed Legislation SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 5

With all the usual pomp and ceremony the Stae parliment was opened to-day. The galleries were crowded, the supply of tickets having run out days ago. The Governor's speech contained…

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Oil Scandals Firm Indicted by Special Grand Jury Conspiracy Charges American Elections May Greatly Influence Prosecutions WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 1

Doheny. Fall and Company. whom uncle Sam [?]ara [?] to cheat the county out of m[?]] in all have been [?] by a [?] Grand Jury after a week's investigation. [?] the [?]…

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Dressed Up for Parliament

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 1

In cocked hat and glittering braid, the Governor (Sir [?]uatcyac [?] Chair) paused on the steps of the Legislative Council Chamber yesterday, on his teay to open the last session of Parliament Behind him are Commander Grant, General 'Brand,and other…

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State Parliament Opened Yesterday a Big Programme Reduction of Taxation Legislative Council Reform Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 7

The last session of the present Parliament was opened at noon to-day in the Legislative Council Chamber by Sir Dudley de Chair, Governor of New South…

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African Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 5

The South African Parliament will be opened on July 25. General Smuts has been returned unopposed for Standerton…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 4

In the Legislative Council this afternoon. Mr. Dick, chairman of the Public Works Committee, laid upon the table of the House the report of the committee…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 5

In the Senate, Senator Pearce, in reply to Senator M'Dougall (N.S.W.), said he did not think it necessary to have a delegation from Australia to travel on…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 5

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Payne (Tas.) gave notice that he intended moving that compulsory voting be enacted…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Censure Debate Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, no questions without notice were asked by members. This was due to a recognition of the fact that Ministers…

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Victorian Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 5

Mr. H J. Connell, M.P., who, with other Labour members, recently visited Victoria to assist in the elections, has received the following letter:—…

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Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 12

Parliament opened yesterday, and there will be more than ordinary interest in the present session. There is no change in the strength of parties. There…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 4

In the Senate to-day, Senator Graham (W.A.) asked if the Government was aware that the Idaho mine had closed down through the commandeering of…

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Religious Split Presidential Election Campaign Democrats' Differences "We Are Here To Stay Till Christmas" New York

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 1

Some of the extraordinary methods employed in the Presidential elections in America are outlined [?] a message referring to the Democratic Party' s campaign. "We are here to fight sinister…

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Newcastle Position Elections Awaited

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 1

Newcastle operative bakers put up A strenuous light for the retention of day [?]king. For a considerable period the…

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