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Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 155

W.A. Legislative Council Elections

The Land · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 12

Up to the time of going to press the followinig returns were made available: — Metropolitan and Suburban…

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Latest Form Runners at Moorefield the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 2

Taking form as a [?] following may be prominent at Moorefield to-morrow:— PARVENU will [?] popular selection for the Hurdle, and, taking a line on his recent [?] Randwick, should win from [?]…

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Maccabean Hall Notes Election of Institute Committee

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 12

An entertainment committee of eighteen to control the social and recreational activities of the Macoabeam Institute; has been decided upon. The general committee have nominated…

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Election Petition. Commoner Unseated. London, May 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 9

Mr. Frank Gray, M.P. (Liberal), has been unseated for Oxford, on the ground that his election expenses exceeded the amount allowed…

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INDEPENDENCE Hertzog Party's Aims African Elections Capetown, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 1

The general elections, which promised to be confined to the personal element in the Smuts versus Hertzog controversy, are now developing a…

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Candidates for Newcastle State Seat

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 3

The Newcastle State Electoral Labor Council advertise calling for nominations for members of the A.L.P. willing to contest the Newcastle State…

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Mr. Theodore Federal Elections Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 8

Though the Premier Mr. Theodore, has announced that, he will contest, the Labor plebiscite for the Herbert Federal Division, there may yet be a…

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Stick to Jobs Life of Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 1

At the Parramatta Nationalist Conference Mr. Archdale Parkhill said:— "During the present Parliament…

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CANBERRA Debate Drags On Parliament Adjourns Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 8

Most of this morning in the House of Representatives was wasted in consideration of an adjournment motion by Mr. Lazzarini (N.S.W.) concerning…

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SAILORS and Soldiers' Parliament Born at National Club: Left the Landlord in the Lurch In Action With the British Legion of Ex-Service Men

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 26

It appears to be possible to form, float, or father anything connected with the good old Union Jack in…

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Nationalists Prepare for Next Elections Enthusiastic Delegates at Parramatta. "Augurs Well For Success."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 1

These remarks fell from MR. Archdale Parkhill, General Secretary, National Association of N.S.W., when responding to a vote of thanks conveyed to him by…

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Agricultural Society Election of Committee

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 3

The ballot for the election of the committee of the Nepean A.H. and I. Society closed on Saturday evening, and the counting was carried out on…

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Two Entrants for Redfern Vacancy Civic Poll Next Saturday--An Endorsed Labor Candidate and an Independent Contest Seal

The Labor Daily · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 3

Two nominations have been received for the extraordinary vacancy in the Redfern Ward of Redfern Muncipal Couned. There are…

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False Statements Made at Election

The Labor Daily · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--In the House of Representatives Mr. C. C. Lazzarini moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the…

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South Africa. Election Campaign. Capetown, May 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 17

The election campaign is warming up. The secession issue is becoming more and more prominent. The oft-repeated assertion that the Labourites' pact had killed secession is…

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Western" Australia. Legislative Council Elections. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 20

Counting was finished to-day in two of the remaining three provinces for the Legislative Council elections. The Colonial Secretary (Mr. Drew) was returned for the Central…

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Election at Balmain

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 May 1924 · page 7

A poll took place at Balmain yesterday to fill a vacancy in the local council, caused by the resignation of ex-Alderman Tancred. The voting was:—…

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Municipal Election

The Sun · Sunday 18 May 1924 · page 5

A poll took place at Balmain yesterday to fill a vacancy in the local council caused by the resignation of Alderman Tancred…

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Will They? Victorian Election Melbourne

Evening News · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 6

Unless three members change their minds, the Redistribution of Seats Bill now before the Assembly will be thrown out…

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WINDOW-DRESSING Ministers in Country Election in Wind?

Evening News · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 7

Most of the State Ministers have gone to the country on a sort of pre-sessional publicity and popularity campaign…

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