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Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 155

Heavy Costs. Royal Commissions. Report in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 8

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), at the request of the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Charlton), tabled the statement of the cost of the boards,…

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City Elections. Candidates for Bourke. Martin-place Question

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 11

It was stated at the Town Hall yesterday that during the past fortnight a requisition had been offered for signature to electors [?] Bourke Ward in [?]pport of the candidature…

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Aid for Home Rule. Pensioner's Will. Bequest to Parliament Void

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 11

Some unusual questions arose before Mr. Justice Weigall in the Melbourne Practice Court on Thursday of last week, in a case concerning the provisions of…

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Unemployed Want to See Sir George Fuller Meeting This Morning -- Then a Procession to Parliament House -- And an Interview

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 6

A [?]ss meeting of the unemployed will be held under the auspices of the Railway Workers' branch A.W.U., outside the Labor Bureau, Miller's…

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The Next American Election. Who will be President? La Follette, the Chivalrous

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 9

Senator La Follette, undoubtedly the strongest political personage in the United States to-day, is playing a waiting game. He has let it be known that whether or not…

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No Early Election. Mr. Bavin's Speech. Undated Resignation Principle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 12

Mr. Bavin (Attorney-General), speaking at Randwick last night, said that an early election was not probable. He also stated that he saw no reason why with the co-operation…

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Election in Victoria Dissolution Only Course Governor Sees Leaders Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 9

Surprising developments in the State political situation to-day were the summoning of the Labor leader (Mr. Prendergast), and the leader of the…

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Police Appeals Board Election of Assessor

The Sun · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 10

The ballot among the police for the election of assessor on the Police Appeals Board resulted:--Senior-Sergoant Moylan (North Sydney), 1741;…

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Cheerful Succeeds in Jumping Trial Randwick Candidates Tried Out in Round Over Hurdles

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 2

With a view to annexing the rich prizes that are to be offered by the [?] next month, trainers of hurdlers [?] sparing no effort to get their…

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Early Election Not Likely Points From Mr. Bavin's Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 7

In the course of his address. Mr. Bavin scouted the idea of an early State election, and said there was no reason at all why the Government…

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Civic Elections Bourke Ward Scramble for Seats

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 5

There is considerable eagerness on the purl of several Reform aldermen to secure the two seats in Bourke Ward, and it is believed in civic circles that…

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Dissolution To-morrow Victorian Parliament MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 7

It is expected that the Governor will grant a dissolution of the State Parliament to-morrow. The Premier is to see the Governor then…

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To Be Dissolved Victorian Parliament Premier's Request Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 7

The Governor is considering advice tendered to him last night by the Premier (Sir Alexander Peacock), that he should dissolve the…

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Canberra Bill Through All Stages Grievances Aired Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 8

This afternoon's sitting of the House of Representatives was occupied by the ventilation of private members' grievances…

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City Election Lord Mayor for Bourke Fears Civic Reform

Evening News · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 7

[?] representations have been [?] to the Lord Mayor that he [?] should contest [?] Ward of the [?] Council elections…

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A.j.c. Hurdle Race the Prominent Candidates

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 13

Hurdlers who have shown us their best are not likely to win the big stake offered by the A.J.C. at their Winter Meeting…

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Lord Mayor. Election by Citizens. Proposal Rejected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 8

A proposal submitted to the City Council at a special meeting yesterday afternoon that the Lord Mayor should be elected by the citizens on the system of prefer[?]ial voting…

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Majority Labour Party. Enters the Field. to Contest Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 8

Fresh interest was given yesterday to the threatened split between the industrial and political wings of the Labour party, by the announcement that the Majority Australian…

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Preferential Voting in City Elections Council Puts Off the Debate -- Two Small an Attendance of Aldermen

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 5

The preferential system of voting in the City Municipal Elections was recommended by the Lord Mayor (Ald. Gilpin) to the City Council yesterday…

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Electioneering Tour That Proved a Frost Mr. Lang Offers the Premier His Sympathy -- And Gives Him Some Gentle Reminders

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 5

The disaster which attended the electioneering campaign of the Coffinship's skipper has found Mr. Lang Cull of sympathy for the Premier…

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