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Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 155

German Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 12

Issues of greater importance were involved in the elections just decided in Germany than in any since the first held after the deposition of the Emperor. Then it…

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German Elections. State of Parties. Coalition Forecasted. (Router.) LONDON, May 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 13

The results of the elections so far have already made it clear that the Extreme Nationalists have not done as well as expected, and they must be content to take a back seat in…

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Industrial Unrest Is Germany's Big Prospect Reaction Rides Safely Through Elections of Parties, Communists Advance Most

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 7 May 1924 · page 5

BERLIN, May 5.--Provisional final results of the German general elections are as follow:-- Socialists 99, Communists 59, Democrats 25, Centre Party 61, Bavarian People's Party 15, German People's Party 44. German…

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German Polling Confused Position Struggle for Power Berlin, May 6

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 7

Further results of the German elections make the situation most confusing. It is now in no way certain that the…

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Further Prorogation Date of Parliament Casual Vacancies

The Sun · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 9

Parliament is not likely to meet in June. The Premier (Sir George Fuller) declined to commit himself to-day…

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"Meddles Too Much" Federal Parliament State Minister's Attack

The Sun · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 10

Mr. Bavin is annoyed with the Federal Parliament. He says that it meddles too much with industrialism instead of…

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Fruit Bounty Bill Passed Wire-netting Duty Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 8

After a month's recess, the House of Representatives assembled at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Following a number of mostly…

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The Presidential Election. An Impression

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 6

The election for President of the U.S.A. will take place la November. The selection of candidates by the two great parties, the Republicans and the Democrats, will be made…

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German Elections. State of Parties. London, May 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 9

Reuter's correspondent in Berlin says:- Further results of the elections, make the situation most confusing. It is now in no way certain the Socialists will be the largest…

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Myall Creek Upsebwearne Inspired Statement in the Tory Press -- Attempt to Mislead Settlers. Election Time Fears

The Labor Daily · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 1

MR. WALTER WEARNE, Minister for Lands, is in the worst corner that his maladministration has ever…

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Cape Elections the Nationalists Capetown, May 6

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 7

Mr. Tielman Roos, chairman of the Transvaal Nationalist Party, speaking at Pretoria, advocated the building up of a defence force, including a trained…

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CANBERRA Question of Control Cost of Commission Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 8

The House of Representatives spent most of to-day in a continuation of the debate on the Seat of Government (Administration) Bill, which is…

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The Fight Against Rabbits and Dingoes Excessive Cost of Wire Netting. Strong Protest in Parliament. Dumping Duties Condemned

The Land · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 13

When the preliminary business had beeen disposed of in the House of Representative on Wednesday, Mr. H. P. Gr[?] (W.A.), made…

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"No Early Election" Melbourne

Evening News · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 7

Negotiations are proceeding between the Nationalist and Country parties for a closer understanding. It it said that there will be no early…

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Federal Elections. Record Enrolment. More Than 1,166,000 Names

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 9

Returns received by the Commonwealth Electoral Officer for New South Wales show that the total enrolment for New South Wales as at the end of April was 1,166,501, as…

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City Elections. Reform Party at Variance. The Pledge Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 10

Mr. S. S. Cohen, acting president of the C[?]zens' reform Association, last [?] [?]ed that the association does not demand a pledge from Reform candidates at the…

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Egyptian Independence. Parliament Inaugurated. Zaghlul Pasha's Position. (From a Correspondent.) Cairo, March

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 13

Since the 15th instant Egypt has been finally launched on her career as an Independent constitutional entity. On that date the King of Egypt inaugurated the new…

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Wire-netting and State Governments Complaints in Federal Parliament --Alleged Faulty Administration Mr. Chapman's Promise

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 1

Mr. Thompson said the [?] the advance to States for wire [?] had broken down, and [?] tributed this breakdown to the…

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Questions in the Fedl. Parliament Police Strike Inquiries--The ExSoldiers' Case--Exhibits at Wembley Suave Answers

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE. Friday.-- When the House of Representatives met to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) was bombarded with Questions…

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THREE-SIDED Japanese Election No Dominant Party Campaign Notes Shanqhai, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Osaka correspondent discussing the Japanese general election prospects, says that business men there express the opinion…

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