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Politics & elections, 1924

3,091 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 155

Belmore A.l.p. Election of Officers

The Labor Daily · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 2

The election of officers of the Belmore (City) League of the A.L.P. on Tuesday night resulted as follow:--President Mr. James Strokes:…

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Yesterdays Pony Racing Reviewed--Victoria Wins Ringmen Again Fare Badly at Rosebery Pony Meeting Six Well Backed Candidates Succeed--any Good Spreadeagles Flying Field--the Urger Makes Amends--college Girl Again. Sunny Bill's Race Record

The Labor Daily · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 2

"WHO wants to bet at the ponies?" asked a bookmaker at Rosebery yesterday. His query was justified, as pony punters have been enjoying a great run of late, and yesterday was no exception to the rule. No less than four of the eight races were won by favorites, while…

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Aspendale Form Oakleigh Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 8

Mr. G. D. Greenwood's New Zealand bred cast-off' Pluto (Suatala--Procrastination), won the Aspendale Plate in Mr. W. E. J. Craig's colors yesterday. He is not engaged in the…

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Elections in W.A. Premier Hopeful Country Party Breakaway MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

Sir James Mitchell, Premier of West Australia, arrived in Melbourne for the Treasurers' Conference, which will be opened to-morrow…

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"Dominions Are Sacred Trust to Develop for Good of All" New Colonial Secretary Outlines Empire Policy Conference Resolution to Be Submitted to Parliament--restriction of Indian Emigration to Kenya. Money for Empire Development

The Labor Daily · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

"THE Labor Party regards the Domination as a sacred trust to develop freely and impartially for the good of all said Mr. J. H. Thomas, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in outlining the policy of the Colonial Office…

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Canberra, Parliament House. Ceremony on April 14. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 12

It was decided at a meeting of the Federal Cabinet at Canberra to request his Excelleney the Governor-General to lay the foundation-stone of Parliament House at Canberra on…

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Future of India Viceroy Speaks Parliament Opens British Policy Delhi

Evening News · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 1

THE Central Legislature was opened to-day by the Viceroy. In an important speech, he…

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Latest Form Runners at Canterbury the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

Taking form as a guide the following horses should be prominent in their engagements at Canterbury to-morrow:— FAR AND SURE has Frequently shown pace, and he should nearly win the first division of the Maiden Handicap from Adam Wallace or Hamilton…

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NEWCASTLE A.L.P. States Its Views Politicians Must Attend to Their Duties--adults Suffrage for Municipal Elections. Landlord and Tenant

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 1

NEWCASTLE. Thursday.--The Newcastle branch of the A.L.P. has framed several resolutions to be placed on the agenda paper for the annual…

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Labor in the Lead Dalhousie By Election MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

Late progress counts in the Dalhousie by-election show Pollard(Lab.) leading the poll by 16 votes from M'Nab (Nat.)…

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One Parliament One Governor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 2

Granville Council did not hesitate to express its opinion as to the question of the multiplicity of State Parliaments, when the circular from the Colo Shire…

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Eastwood. One Parliament One Governor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

Colo Shire Council solicited the co-operation of Wednesday night's meeting of Eastwood Council in the following resolution: "That the time is most…

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Too Many Parliaments. Commonwealth Overgoverned. One Governor, One Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 9

Liverpool Council is favorable to the movement which alms at the reduction of Governors and Parliaments. So much was said on Tuesday night,…

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The Hospital Election Twenty-eight Candidates

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 4

There are 28 candidates for election to the committee of the Nepean Dissrict Hospital. All of the names submitted at the annual meeting and…

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St. Marys A By-Election

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 5

There is a vacancy in the East Ward representation in St. Marys [?] as a resilt of the resignation of Aid. Loveridge. One hears of…

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BYE—ELECTION Conservative Success LONDON, Friday evening

Evening News · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

Sir William Bowater (Conservative) was elected by a 7000 majority for the City of London by—election, rendered necessary by the retirement of…

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Japanese Politics Are in a Turmoil Did Dissolves--Premier Acts Swiftly -- Oppositionists Cheer Themselves Heartily-- Election Soon

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 5

TOKIO, January 31.--The Diet has dissolved. It is announced that while the members of the Opposition were…

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Sailors and Soldiers' Parliament Air Board's Contemptible Action Soldier Dies After Coming Off Leave, and His Widow Is Denied Compensation Because Her Husband Did Not Die on Duty. Why Young Australia Won't Touch the Department with a Stick

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 27

ALL other military, semi-military, and naval departments having achieved reputations for raw deals, it is quite natural that the Air Board should seek to emulate its rivals in the field of applied misery. The Board has constituted itself drawer-in-chief of fine distinctions, and its…

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Conservative Wins London City By-election LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 3 February 1924 · page 2

The by election for the City of London, due to the acceptance of a peerage by the former member, Sir Frederick Banbury, has been won by Sir…

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Election Tangle P.P.U. Officers Ten Votes--eight Voters Mullumbimby

The Sun · Sunday 3 February 1924 · page 2

Public feeling is running high at Billinudgel over the election of P.P.U. officers, and there is considerable excitement…

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