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Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 155

State Parliament. May Meet in June

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 12

The State Parliament was further prorogued yesterday to May 20. Parliament may assemble about the middle of June or early in July…

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Federal Parliament. Another Holiday for Five Weeks

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 7

After sitting for fortnight the Federal Parliament adjourned last Friday until May 7. The country's business is being held up for five weeks in order to give…

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No Holiday on May Day Parliament Prorogued Till May 20 Mr. Oikes Will Select Meat Board Member

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 4

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Fight of His Life Ahead of Smuts Cape Elections the Republican Move Capetown, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 4

It is understood that the South African general elections will be held about the middle of June. Mr. Tielman Roos, chairman of the…

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Heavy Tracks Bothering Randwick Trainers In Preparation of Autumn Candidates Claro now Pronounced Doncaster Favorite : Our Prince's Attractive Showing

Referee · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 1

Racing at Rosehill on Saturday caused many racegoers to change their opinions concerning the big events at Randwick. After his brilliant win in the Railway Stakes, Claro is now a hot favorite for the Doncaster, and if the weather continues…

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W.A. ELECTIONS. Two Seats in Doubt

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 12

The deferred poll in the two W.A. electorates—Pilbarra and Kimberley—was taken last Saturday. It will be some time before the final results are known. The…

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Germany. Bavarian Election Ludendorff's Slogan. LONDON, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 11

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" says:—The Bavarian election was a great triumph for Field-Marshal von Ludendorff, as in Saxony, Thuringia, and…

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South Africa. General Election. Prince's Visit Postponed. CAPETOWN, April 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 11

The Government has announced that it will seek a dissolution, as a result of the Wakkerstroom by-election. The scene in the Assembly this afternoon…

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Italian Elections. London, April 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 11

News comes from Rome that the election results so far show that 487,000 votes were polled for the Government, and 823,000 for all other parties. It is estimated that 62 per…

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Labour Gains. Recent Elections. Comment in Federal Circles. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 11

Although the definite results of the recent elections in Western Australia and South Australia are not yet known, it is considered in political circles very probable that Labour…

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South Australia. Labour Prospects Improved. Election Results. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 12

It now seems assured that Labour will be returned with a working majority. Much interest was centred i[?] the districts in a doubtful stage—Wooroora, Murray, Flinders, and…

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Weight-for-age Candidates Engaged Also in Doncaster Ticklish Problems for Punters-- Public at Mercy of Owners-- Has Whither Been Backed by Stable?-- Valdoona and Her Mission Fools Rush in Where Stable Fears

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 2

WITH a weight-for-age event-- the Autumn Stakes, of mile and-a-half-- down for decision on St. Leger Day at Randwick, the field for the Doncaster Handicap is fairly problematical Racegoers have several times been too trusting in regard to an…

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Dental Candidates Pass Their Exams

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 1

The following candidates were successful at the examination held by the dental board of New South Wales. held on March be List The names…

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The Elections in S. AUSTRALIA [?] Labor Condid[?] Hold the [?]

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--The [?]…

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Smuts Resigns Dramatic Surprise By-elections Effect Capetown, April 7

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 April 1924 · page 9

The Smuts Government has resigned, following the defeat of the South African Party at a by-election…

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French Deputies. Term in Parliament. London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 11

The French Cabinet has decided to support a bill fixing the life of the Chamber of Deputies at six years, and providing that onethird of the Deputies are to seek re-election…

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On the Steps at Parliament House Notables at the Official Reception

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 17

Front row (right to left): Mr. Daniel Levy (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly), Admiral Sir Hubert Brand, Sir George Fuller (Premier), Admiral Sir Frederick Field Mr. F. Flowers (President of the Legislative Council). In the middle of the second row are Mr. B[?] (Prime Minister) and Mrs. [?] Reading from left to right Admiral Sir Hubert Brand Admiral Addison, Admiral Sir Frederick Field, Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister), and Admiral Sir…

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State and Civic Receptions. Speeches at Parliament House. Navy's Part in Empire Relations. Representative Assemblage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 13

"This great Empire of ours depends for its future prosperity on a bitter understanding between the peoples. In an Empire such as this, where England and the dominions are divided by thousands of miles of sea, the navy can play an important part in increasing the understanding I refer to, and I fool that this…

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State and City Welcome Sailors Combined Reception at Parliament House--the Admiral's Speech. "Our Glorious Harbor"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 5

Parliamentarians and civic fathers combined in a reception of the Admirals, officers and men yesterday. The function was largely attended…

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Belfast Municipal Election Die-hards Defeated

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 39

Ten municipal election contests were decided in Belfast early in the year. Labour candidates challenged "official Unionists" in seven ward; two Independents fought…

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