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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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Egypt's Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 5

Egypt's first Parliament opened in fine weather, and there were scenes of great enthusiasm, the crowds shouting continuously, and singling out for special…

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Opened at Last Egypt's First Parliament National Aspirations LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 1

A Cairo message says: Through cheering crowds and bellagged streets, King Fund, accompanied by the Premier, Zaghlul Pasha, in…

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Westminster Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 5

The Westminster Abbey by-election has developed into the hottest contest for many years, largely owing to Mr. Winston Churchill's independent,…

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Autumn Racing Candidates Extended Gallops At Randwick ONE Fotry-three SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1924 · page 5

Each morning's work at Randwick is getting more interesting is the autumn fixture comes nearer. The ex-Queensland performer, Lancille, show signs of being…

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Votes for Flappers Sweeping Changes in Turkey Women's Franchise Feminine Members Of Parliament Forecasted LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 1

Turkish girls of eighteen are now en[?] to vote at Parliamentary elections. The right is given them [?] the new Constitutional Charter, the first seventeen clauses of which have been passed by the National Assembly…

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Westminster Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 7

One of the most surprising developments of the Westminster Abbey by-election is the variety of quarters from which Mr. Winston Churchill is…

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Stockton Council By-election Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 8

It has been officially stated that Dr. Harbour is not eligible to stand for the vacancy in the Stockton Council…

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The Prince of Wales Concern of Parliament His Riding Risks (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 5

The question of the Prince of Wales riding in races, and the possibility of serious accidents, was raised in the House of Commons…

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Westminster Election. Mr. Churchill Defeated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 5

Mr. Otho Nicholson, the Mayor of Finsbury, a nephew of the late member, who was the official Conservative candidate, has been elected to fill the…

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Churchill Beaten Again Narrow Defeat at Westminster Nicholson Wins By-election Ex-Minister in a Minority by 43 Votes LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 1

Tense excitement marked the counting of the votes at the Westminster by-election, the final figures, after a re-cound, showing that Mr. Churchill had again been defeated, this time by the small majority of 43 votes…

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Abbey Election Great Excitement Liberal Loses Deposit (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 5

There was great excitement at the culmination of the campaign in the West-minster Abbey election, which was unprecedented throughout owing to the energy…

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Speeches by Candidates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 5

Mr. Churchill, after the declaration of the poll, said that the shortening of the campaign had reduced his chances. With two or three more days he believed he…

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French Elections Fixed For May 11 Significant Date Premier's Hopes Rising LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 1

The French elections have been fixed for May 11. It is a date of some significance, says the "Times" Paris correspondent,…

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SOCCER N.D.B.F.A. Elections Council Business

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 4

The N.D.B.F.A. will hold its first council meeting of the season in the Trades Hall to-night. The management committee will then be elected and a…

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Carrington By-election Five Candidates

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 2

Great Interest in bing manifested the forthcoming Carrington Council nucancy caused by the retirement of Ahlerman Ball. The nominations…

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Education Anomaly May Result in Political Crisis in Africa Huge Deficits provincial Government System Collapses Taxation and Free Schools Dissolution of Parliament Probable CAPETOWN

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 1

The provincial system of Government has broken down, following on a redaction of Union Government subsidies, resulting in the accumulation of deficits amounting in the Cape Province to £750,000. The introduction of free elementary education five…

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West Australian Elections Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 5

The State elections were held yesterday. It is expected when the final returns are known that the vote will prove a very heavy one…

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Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 4

The reopening of the Commonwealth Parliament to-morrow after a long recess will revive attention in Federal politics. It is expected that some time…

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Six Candidates Carrington By-election

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 6

Never in the history of the Carrington Municipality has such interest been aroused by the number of candidates sucking municipal honors…

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German Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 5

It is reported from Berlin that the election campaign is in full swing. The Socialists' cry is "Defend the Republic." The Nationalists are frankly appealing…

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