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Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 155

The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, June 19, 1924. South African Elections

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

In April, when General Smuts quite suddenly decided to go to the country, many of his supporters questioned the wisdom of his tactics. They argued that this precipitate…

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Smuts Optimistic Cheery Election Message Labor to Hold Scales Capetown, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 9

General Smuts has issued a cheering message to his supporters, in which he states: "Viewed from the wider viewpoints which shape our…

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Cabinet Fearful of Catching Colds Chill of Approaching Elections--Reduction in Water and Sewerage Rates

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 1

There was a small attendance of Ministers at Cabinet yesterday, and most of the time was occupied in expressions of sympathy over each…

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Weak Criticism of Lang's Speech Premier Tricks to Find Fault--But His Efforts are Unavailing Talk of Last Elections

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 5

Fuller says that Mr. [?] speech contains all the [?] measures which caused [?] the last elections…

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General Smuts Out South African Elections Government in Peril Capetown, June 17

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 7

The most keenly-contested election since the Union was fought to-day, and, as a result of the polling so far, it is difficult to sec how the Government can secure a majority…

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The Wollondilly Selection Ballot Open From June 28 to July 5-- Seven Days Polling--A Full Miners' Vote

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 3

It was incorrectly stated in "The Labor Daily" that the Wollondilly selection ballot would be taken on July 5…

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Oil Graft Corrupts New Guinea Is Involved Mr. Blakely Startles the Federal Parliament--Says AngloPersian Co. Busy Inquiry Refused

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 1

DURING the debate on the O[?] Agreement Bill in the Federal House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Blakeley moved that the bill be…

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S. African Election Hertzog May Control His Party's Win Capetown, Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 1

IT is now certain that General Hertzog whose party, the Nationalists, have secured a majority at the South African general elections,…

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South Africa. Election Results. Opposition Successes. CAPETOWN, June 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 9

The position late to-night is that 21 results are awaited. If these remain as at last election the Pact will have a majority of 22…

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Late Cable News Nationalists' Gains. South African Elections. Capetown, June 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 9

The position of parties, as a result of the general elections, now is: South African, 51; Labour, l8; Nationalist, 55; Independent, 1. Ten returns have yet to come. Four of…

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Ex-alderman Candidate for Randwick Council

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 1

At a largely attended special meeting of the Maroubra Bay Progress Association it was decided to endorse the candidature of ex-Alderman A. C…

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"Socialist Labor Party" to Run Candidates

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 1

The Socialist Labor Party has decided to nominate the full ticket of five in the Sydney electorate in the forthcoming State elections…

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News From Melbourne the Elections Outlook --Clerks Up in Arms--sewer-age Workers Restive--victimisation at Theatres --Gas Workers Stirring -- Labor Bureau "Under-the -Lapping." Exciting Election the Elections

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 3

Having elected its officers at its last meeting, the Trades Hall Council adjourned until after the elections in order to put every possible ounce of…

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No Selection and the Open Go Mr. Willis Suggests Safeguards Against Plethora of Candidates Just a Suggestion

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 3

Speaking yesterday on the proposal to abolish selection ballots in favor of an "open go," Mr. A. C. Willis, president of the State A.L.P. executive…

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A.r.u. State Council New Election Ordered

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 3

The hearing was resumed before Judge Rolin in the Industrial Court of the application by John White, of Weatmead, a member of the New South Wales branch…

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Pact Leads S. African Elections Likely Majority, 22 CAPETOWN, June 18

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 7

Twelve members have offered their seats to General Smuts, the Prime Minister, who was, defeated in Pretoria West…

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His Sacred Endeavor Hertzog Speaks Polling Figures Labor's Dilemma Capetown, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 1

AT a big Pact demonstration at Bloomfontcin, General Herizog was welcomed by Mr. Barlow, the Labor member, as the future…

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Australian Feeling. Inferences in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 15

When the House of Representatives met this morning, Mr. Manning (N.S.W.) asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the vote of the House of Commons on preference, and…

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United States. Coming Elections. Choice of Presidential Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 11

Leap years are vitally important in American polities, for they mark the quadrennial election of the President and Vice-Presidnet and the blennial election of the whole of the…

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Sailors and Soldiers' Parliament Why Our Defence Scheme Has Collapsed Spend the Money on Men, not on Brass Hats

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 26

SO obscured has become the problem of the defence of Australia by the fulminations of politicians who would be admirals, and generals who would be politicians that the one great principle of national safety has been almost entirely overlooked. When Sir John Monash says bluntly that "we have no policy, we are dependent year by…

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