Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 155

Byron Prepares for State Election

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 4

BYRON BAY, Monday.--Progressive Party supporters are active throughout the district. Several branches have been formed in various parts…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Victorian Elections Farmer V. Farmer Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 8

In three constituencies at least in the State elections farmers' representatives are opposing each other for the same seat…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Polling Day. South African Prospects. Capetown, June 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 13

To-day is polling day for the goneral elections, and excitement prevails in all centres. The issue is doubtful. The only thing certain is that it is the most keenly-contested…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Federal Parliament. Charge Against Repatriation Officials

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 20

In the Federal Parliament recently Labor member Prank Brennan directed attention to a war Pension case in regard to which he alleged there were…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Wool Agreement. Censure Motion in Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 16

The debate on the censure motion launched against the Bruce-Page Government by Labor Member Scullin was continued in the Federal Parliament last…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

The Port Lyttelton. Question in Federal Parliament

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 14

In the Federal Parliament last Friday, Labor member Mahony asked that the navigation officer at Beauty Point (Tas.), who had given the Port Lyttelton a…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Victorian State Elections. 137 Candidates in the Field

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 20

Nominations of candidates for the Victorian State elections closed at noon last Thursday. There are 137 candidates in the field, 20 of whom will not be opposed…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

How Fair Rents Are Determined Rent in 1915 is the Governing Factor -- That is intention of Parliament -- Court is Bound By It -- Rents Go Down

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 3

"The Legislature, in its wisdom, before this Act came into operation fixed January 1, 1915, as the governing date for this Courts and the idea…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Candidates for the Grand Nationals Discussed Nationals Discussed Fleetstone's Winning Sequence Broken Chances of Sydney Horses: Rahda's Bright Prospects

Referee · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 1

The Flemington Grand Nationals promise to be most interesting races this year, and at present look very open. Les Paddington, the A.J.C. Hurdle victor, while appearing to have a great chance, is not going to Melbourne for the Flemington…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

National Candidates in Action at Mentone Mnemar and Dorney Score The Dempsey - Holt. Double

Referee · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 5

One of the features of Wedneaday's Mentone R.C. meeting was the appearance of a number of Grand National candidates…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

National Candidates Form at Moonee Valley : Haoma's Brilliant Victory: Mnemar Fails Badly

Referee · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 5

With three of tho six races devoted to Jumpers at Moonee Valley on Saturday, candidates for tho Grand Nationals were…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Party Meetings. American Politics. Presidential Candidates. New York, June 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 13

The Farmer-Labour Party Convention opens to-morrow at St. Paul (Minnesota), apparently determined to designate or endorse as candidate for the United States Presidency one…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

ELECTIONS? Before End of Year Liberals Will Turn London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 1

The Special Representative of "The Sun" understands that there will be a general election before Christmas. At present there is no desire…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Smuts Goes Out Beaten by Labor Candidate Pact Parties Win Seats Capetown, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 9

The defeat of General Smuts by a Labor candidate, by 380 votes, was the climax of…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Latest Cables South African Elections Capetown, June 17

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 9

To-day is polling day, and excitement prevails in all centres. The issue is doubtful, the only thing certain is that it will he the most keenly contested…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Singapore Base. Question in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 8

Attention was directed by Mr. Mann (W.A.), in the House of Representatives to-day, to a cable message regarding certain utterances of the High Commissioner for New Zealand…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Oil Refining In Australia Providing Capital Bill in Parliament MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 7

To ratify a further agreement which had been made by the Commonwealth Government with the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, Ltd.,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

"Of Good Cheer" Smuts' Message After Defeat B.A. Elections Capetown, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 7

General Smuts, South African Prime Minister, personally beaten, and with his party losing its majority, sent the following menace of most cordial…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

South Africa. Election Results. Government Losses General Smuts Defeated. (Router.) CAPETOWN, June 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 9

Polling for the election of a Parliament for the Union of South Africa took place to-day General Smuts (Prime Minister and Ministe[?] for Native Affairs) has been defeated at…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Progressives. Conference at Young. Election Arrangements Opposed. Young

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 13

At the Farmers and Settlers' district conference at Young among the motions considered for submission to the annual conference in Sydney was the following, introduced…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →