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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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Quiet Opening Federal Parliament Dead Senator Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 5

Although the Legislative hall have been closed for seven months, nothing spectacular was attempted for the opening of the…

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Balance of Power Will Labor Hold It? W. A. Elections Perth

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 1

Anticipations of the return of the Labor Government were dissipated when news came through that the Minister of Works, Mr. George, had…

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BY-ELECTION Carrington Council Vacancy

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 7

April 5 is the date of the by-election to fill the vacancy on Carrington Council. Nomination day is March 28…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Late Senator Millen. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 5

When the Senate met to-day Senator Pearce, the Minister for Home and Territories, moved that the Senate express regret at the death of Senator…

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West Australian Elections Mr. Ley's Views. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 5

Mr. Ley, Minister for Justice, had something to say to-day regarding the result of the elections in West Australia, where the system in operation…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, in reply to a question by Senator Grant (N.S.W.), as to whether the Cabinet had considered the question of the amendment of…

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BY-ELECTION Carrington Council Seat

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

The Carrington Council by-election, caused through the resignation of Alderman T. J. Ball, is the solo topic of discussion in the municipality…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

When the Senate met to-day Senator Gardiner (N.S.W.) asked if the Government had seen a statement that British financial institutions were boycotting…

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U.s. Presidency. How Candidates Are Chosen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 11

The quadrennial uproar which tradition demands shall accompany the nominating of candidates for the Presidency of the United States is already beginning…

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French Cabinet Eve of Elections LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

The fact that Poincare has formed practically a new Cabinet on the eve of the elections is extremely important, says "The Times" Paris…

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"Ill-timed Bid" Westralian Elections London Criticism London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 4

"The Times." in a leader, commenting on the West Australian elections, says: No doubt the real cause of the Government losses is the…

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Iraq Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 5

A message from Bagdad states that the Emir Faisul has opened the Iraq Constituent Assembly. Abdul Mahsin Beq was elected President…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Imperial Conference the Amendment Defeated. Melbourne

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

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Watt, the Speaker, informed M. Mahony (N.S.V.) that on inquiry he found that the resolution passed by…

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American Scandals Effect on Politics. Hot Election Expected. (Australian Cable Association.) New York

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

The "New York Times" states that although two resolutions are pending in the Senate requesting the resignation of, Mr. Roosevelt, the Assistant Secretary…

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Rosehill May Show A.J.C Candidates' Chances Open Events Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 April 1924 · page 6

Whatever may happen to Claro, Williams has a strong card in Lane[?]e, notwithstanding his [?] over w.f.a. He has won at a mile and a quarter in Brisbane,…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Aerial Mails. Melbourne

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

In the Senate to-day, Senator Duncan (N.S.W.) asked the result of the negitiations by Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, with the British authorities for the…

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Sporting News and Notes Autumn Meeting Candidates Prominet on Sydney Tracks

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 2

KINGSLOT VALIANT ACCARAK…

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10 Cents Each Electioneering Finance Paying for Votes Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 April 1924 · page 1

To eliminate the big campaign for contributions, which are a menace to honest government, William Jennings Bryan declares that the Federal…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

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

In the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce, in reply to Senator Findlay (Vic.) said that offers for sale to the administration of New Guinea of three types of…

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Federal Parliament the Senate Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1924 · page 7

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Pearce moved that the paper relating to the Treaty of Lausanne he printed. He explained the ratification of the…

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