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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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City of London By-election

Northern Star · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—Mr. Henry Bell, of Lloyd's Bank, has been selected as the Liberal candidate to contest the City of London by-election…

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Election Inquiry Threat and Counter Threat Labour Leaders' Quarrels

Northern Star · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Mr. A. C. Willis, upon being shown the report of the Chief Electoral Officer, in regard to the alleged faked, bullot boxes in connection with the…

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P.P.U. Meeting of Burringbar Branch. Election of Officers

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

At the Annual meeting of the Burringbar branch of the P.P.U., Mr. J. Devereux (president) occupied the chair. There was a good attendance of members…

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The Tick Act Coming Into Operation. Election of the Board

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--The Stock Diseases Tick Act, which was passed by Parliament last session, will come into operation in a few days. The Act…

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Opening British Parliament. Labor's Censure Motion

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.— Parliament opened to-day That intense interest was felt in the State opening of the most momentous session of Parliament…

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Labor Anxious for Office. in British Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 2

LONDON, Monday.--Despite the threatened railway strike and the mining trouble, the Labor leaders are determined to take office at the soonest…

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Elections in Egypt an Overwhelming Victory Surprise All Round

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 5

CAIRO, Monday.--The final election results show that the Zaghilists have won 152 out of 211 seats. The "Daily Telegraph's" diplomatic…

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Egyptian Elections

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 3

CAIRO, Sunday.--The Zagulist victory at the elections continues. Definite figures are unavailable, but it is anticipated that they will have a majority of…

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Egyptian Elections (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 5

CAIRO Monday.—The Zaghlulist victory at the polls continues. The definite figures are not yet available, but it is anticipated that a 90 per cent, majority will be secured…

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Unemployment Demonstration in London. Appeal to Parliament

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--The unemployed demonstrators assembled on the Embankment with banners flying and bands playing were diverted from the vicinity…

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King's Speech British Parliament Opens Labour's Antagonistic Attitude Threat of No-confidence (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The intense Interest manifested in the State opening of the most momentous session of Parliament was shown in the…

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London By-election

Northern Star · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 6

LONDON, Tuesday.—The City of London Conservative Association unanimously adopted Sir Robert Vansittart as Conservative candidate for the by-election…

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Should Cut Both Ways Tests for Political Candidates. What About the Bosses, Asks Mr. Lang

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--Mr. Lang, M.L.A., leader of the Labor party, wants to know whether the proposal of the South Bathurst Labor League about…

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Poor Page Another Hughes Legacy Great Stroke of Statesmanship. How Election Was Won

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--"The most dominant note in financial circles, particularly in Sydney, at the present time is pessimism," says a Sydney paper…

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Political Fitness Educational Test for Candidates Labour League's Proposal

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The South Bathurst Labour League at its annual meeting decided to place on the agenda paper for the next Labour conference a…

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Canberra Provisional Parliament House

Northern Star · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Another foundation stone will be laid at Canberra by the Governor-General, Lord Forster, about April 14…

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Brisbane to Kyogle. the Clarence Bridge. Report Before Parliament

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--At the State Cabinet meeting to-day a report by Mr. Ball (Minister for Works and Railways) was presented dealing with the…

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The Latest News. International. British Parliament. Labor's No-confidence Motion

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 21 January 1924 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday.—In the House of Commons, Mr. J. M. Thomas (Labor) resumed the debate on the Address in Reply. Mr. Thomas said that the Labor…

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Bruxner on Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 23 January 1924 · page 2

Col. Bruxner (leader of the Progressive, party in the Legislative Assembly),who was present at a banquet at Eccleston on Saturday night, resented…

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Ballot Dispute Validity of Election Questioned Application for Injunction

Northern Star · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The case in which three members of the Australian Workers Union—John Bowen, George Bellamy and William Wood are proceeding against…

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