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Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 155

L.O.L. of N.S.W. Election and Installation of Officers Great Gathering in Protestant Hall

Watchman · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 1

The ground floor of the Protestant Hall was crowded on the occasion of the election and installation of the Grand Lodge Officers for 1924. The…

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British Labour. Party Aims. Late Election Manifesto

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 8

The British Labour party's election manifesto was in the following terms (the crossheads being reproduced as they stand in the document):…

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Where Are Bongo and Bagadang? Judge Says There Is Reasonable Suspicion That Election Was Improperly Conducted. Injunction Granted

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 5

In granting an [?]unetion yesterday to restrain Albert Hin[?] the Australian Workers' Union from declaring the result of the [?]…

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British Election Sidelights

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 6

Miss Tildesley, the writer of this article, is well known in Sydney among people interested in education. She has been spending…

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One Parliament, One Governor

The Sun · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 7

Hurstville aldermen last night decided to co-operate with the Colo Shire in its movement to secure one Parliament and one Governor for the…

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Home Grown Parliament Decides Tas. Governor Hobart

Evening News · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 8

The House of Assembly decided on the motion of the Premier last right that it preferred a Lieutenant—Governor appointed from local…

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Latest Form Runners at Randwick the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 2

Taking form as a guide. the following horses should be prominent in their engagements at Randwick to—morrow:— [?] has been raised ten pounds for his last win: but he appears to be more solid now, and may score again from poutravan or King Howard…

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Bongo—Bagadang A.W.U. Election. Court Proceedings

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 25 January 1924 · page 28

The suit of John Martin Bowen, George Wilson Bellamy, and William Charles Wood against Albert Hinch-cliffe and the Australian Workers'…

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South Africa Union Parliament Brilliant Opening Capetown, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 1

Parliament was opened by the Governor-General the Earl of Athlone, with the accustomed ceremonial. The scene in the Senate Chamber…

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Zululand Cotton African Development Parliament Opened Capetown, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 1

Brilliant sunshine favored the opening of the South African Parliament, by the new Governor-General, the Earl of Athlone. The ceremony was most…

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Tasmanian Politics. Parliament Opens Next Week. Both Parties to Meet

Labor News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 3

Now that the time when the Labor Government is to meet Parliament is getting very close, there has been a good deal of speculation as to whether they will…

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A Distinguished Pacifist. Now a Labor Member of the Imperial Parliament

Labor News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 5

Recently in the Melbourne "Herald,' appeared an article from its London representative containing the following, anent Mr. E. D. Morel, Who was recently elected…

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Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Smith's" Wins Long Fight for V.D. MEN Square Deal To Be Given After Many Years Begrudged Concession Throwing Onus on Sufferers

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 26

It takes a long while to drive a little humanity into the heads of Government Departments-- particularly those dealing with…

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Election of Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 6

The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year in connection with Thornleigh Progress Association:— President, Mr. W. Harmer; vice-presidents…

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His Chances Hayden, of Botany Olympic Candidate

Evening News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 2

Botany athletic enthusiastic are voicing the cl[?] of Harold Hayden, former champion distance runner, for selection among the Olympic Games party. They say he is…

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Overheard on Election Day

The World's News · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 48

Caller: "Can I see your master, please?" Maid: "I'm sorry, your can't sir—he's just gone up the poll."…

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Candidates Discussed for A.J.C. Races Sheffield Shield Cricket Purest May Show the Way in Fillies' Mile at Randwick Conclusion of A.J.C. Anniversary Fixture-- Stony Picked for Handicap-- Kings Mart a Good Youngster--montoro for Flying. Form and Selections for Meeting

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 2

THERE is not much to go in the past record of the Adrian Knox Stakes, one of the chief events at Randwick this afternoon, on the concluding [?] of the Australian Jockey Club's Anniversary meeting, as the race has [?] been [?] before…

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Darling Harbor A.L.P. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 5

The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year by the Darling Harbor branch of the A.L.P:--President, Mr. C. Anderson; vice-presidents, Mrs…

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Italian Elections London, January 24

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1924 · page 7

The Italian Parliament has dissolved. The elections will probably take place on April 6…

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Women in Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 January 1924 · page 6

THE fact that the British public have now accepted women as their representatives in Parliament opens a fine field for thought. That the…

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