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Politics & elections, 1924

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Victoria. Plans for Election. Probably in June. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 8

Convinced that the Legislative Assembly has become unworkable owing to the opposition of Nationalist members to the Redistribution of Seats Bill, which means that the bill is almost…

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Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 6

An election to fill the vacancy in the Balmain Council caused by the resignation of Alderman W. Tancred, one of the North Ward representatives, took place on Saturday, and resulted…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Monday, May 19, 1924. Japanese Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 8

During the past few months elections have been held in several countries, and they have, generally speaking, turned out rather inauspiciously for the Government…

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The Nationalists. Need for Organisation. Election Prospects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 10

Mr. Archdale Parkhill, general secretary of the Nationalist Association, speaking at the annual conference of the delegates from the Parramatta electorate branches of the…

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State Elections Maitland Nominations West Maitland

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 8

Labor nominations closed yesterday of persons eligible to contest the Maitland seat at the next State elections. No official information was made…

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Civic Elections Reform Candidates

The Sun · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 6

The applications of citizens prepared to contest the Sydney municipal elections in December next, under the banner of the Citizens' Reform…

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Temora Council Election. Temora

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 10

Following is the result of the poll to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman F. Mitchell:—John Chandler 84, Percival Green 13. Very little interest…

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What May Win at Ascot Tomorrow Form of Candidates Analysed

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 6

THOSE enthusiasts who desire to sop the whole of the programme put through at Ascot to-morrow will have to catch the last of the all-night trams as the A.R.C., instead of cutting out a race, has decided to treat its rules and its promise as a scrap of…

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Safety First Elections Growth of Movement

The Sun · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 11

A general election of safety-first representative for the Railway and Tramway Departments will be held on June 11. Nominations will close…

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Candidate for the Coota Selection

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 3

Mr. Joe Carney, of Harben, who is a candidate for selection for Cootamundra State electorate, addressed the Junce Labor League on Thursday. Mr…

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Wallarah Miners' Lodge Elections

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 3

In a ballot for group representative on the district committee. Mr. S. Black, Burwood Extended Lodge, was elected. For the position of…

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Federal Parliament. Australia's Economic Position Discussed

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 8

In the Federal Parliament last Wednesday the second reading of the Canberra Commission Bill was carried by 31 votes to 26. The debate was dull. Four…

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Vic. Elections Poll Next Month Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 7

Following upon the rejection of the Redistribution of Seats Bill by 31 votes of 26, the State Ministry will apply for a diss[?]ien of the…

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The Brisbane Thousand Form of the Candidates Saturday's Running at Albion Park: Molly Cyrus in Great Form

Referee · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 9

The Brisbane Thousand will be run on Saturday, and at the time of wiring it is undecided whether the race will be run…

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Federal Government. Is Election Near?

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 18

Speaking at Adelaide yesterday Prime Minister Bruce indicated that there was a danger of the Bruce-Page Coalition Government coming to an early end unless…

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Extraordinary Election. Condobolin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 14

At the extraordinary election on Saturday, caused by the resignation of Alderman Dalmain, W. H. Gilssan was returned with 68 votes against C. H. Leifermann 64 votes…

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ELECTIONEERING "Men Who Claim to Represent" Fuller and Progressives

The Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 7

One question that has been cleared of all doubt by the Premier's short tour of the Riverina is that the National Party, whatever its pact with the Progressives may be in the meantime, is determined to put the country specialists out of Parliament at the…

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Bruce Says He and Page Are One' Prime Minister Worried About the Elections -- And Hints So at Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Tuesday. -- Speaking to the Chamber of Commerce to-night Mr. Bruce outlined, to his own satisfaction, the policy of the Labor Party,…

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Publicity for Selection Candidates

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 21 May 1924 · page 6

It is impossible, because of space limitations, to print the speeches of candidates for selection. It is also obviously undesirable and improper to…

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Victoria. Election Probable. Parliament Adjourned. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 9

Following upon the defeat of the State Government on the Redistribution of Seats Bill last night, the Cabinet to-day considered the position. Later the Premier (Sir Alexander…

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