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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

3,661 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 184

Royal Dighton Reappears Doncaster Candidate's Pace One Worth Watching

Truth · Sunday 15 March 1925 · page 2

ROYAL DIGHTON is one of the fancied brigade for the Doncaster, hence the interest which attached to his…

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In the Last Stride Polycletan's Head Win Enriched His Connections to the Tune of Thousands Sydney Cup Candidate's Impressive Display

Truth · Sunday 15 March 1925 · page 2

A BIG plunge was associated with Polycletan's victory in the first division of yesterday's Highweight Handicap, for he was backed from twenties to joint second favoritism with Giggle at fours, and just got up in time to land the money…

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What Is The Hawk's Mission? Winner Which Didn't Get the Stake Autumn Candidates' Form Won But Doesn't Get the Stake Speech Overlooked by the Judge Though Half a Length to the Good a Performance Which Stamps Him as a Derby Hope

Truth · Sunday 15 March 1925 · page 2

AFTER what happened in the second division of the Nursery Handicap at Rosehill yesterday backers of Italian Knight, who got the verdict, will be bombarding Tatts with orders for tickets, and lots of them, for there's nothing like going…

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Pre-election Hot-air

Truth · Sunday 15 March 1925 · page 10

EVEN so faithful a supporter of the State Government as the "S.M. Herald" has been forced to admit that the question of Decentralisation has been more talked of by various parties than practically considered…

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Radical Farmers Altitude Towards Pacts Opposing Candidates? Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 15 March 1925 · page 2

"Had the delegates to the Farmers' Union Conference been given an opportunity of voting on a clear-cut motion seeking to endorse the…

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Irish Elections. Government Supported. London, March 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 9

Mr. James Cosgrave, President of the Irish Free State Executive, commenting on the Government's success in winning seven out of nine seats at by-eltctions, said that there…

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Egyptian Elections. London, March 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 9

Reuter's correspondent in Cairo says it is officially announced that 101 Zaghlulists and 101 candidates of other parties have so far been elected…

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A.l.p. Ballot. Senate Candidates. Alleged Irregularities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 9

Mr. J. P. Dunn was chosen in the A.L.P selection ballot last night as one of the Labour candidates for the next Senate elections. He polled 12,724 votes, which was in…

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Canadian Crisis General Election Likely Smashing Shipping Combine OTTAWA, March 14

The Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 1

Canada will almost certainly see a Federal election this year, and it is an oven chance that it will come upon the Peterson subsidy dead…

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German Presidency Plebiscite Campaign's Stormy Opening Red Riot in Saxony Six Candidates Already Nominated

The Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 1

The first plebiscite yet held in Germany to elect a President of the Republic will be taken on Sunday, March 29. Already, there are six candidates definitely in the field as aspirants for the late Herr Ebert's office, with a possibility of…

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State Elections Unsatisfactory Rolls

The Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 9

Mr. W. Carey, general secretary of the A.L.P., stated to-day that during the past seven weeks approximately 70,000 names had been added to the…

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Always Number Three Labor Candidates in Conflict MUDGEE

The Sun · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 9

Mr. J. Ritchie, of Wongarben, is a selected and endorsed Labor candidate for the Wammerawa electorate. He complains, however, that the policy of…

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Fairfield A.l.p. Election of Officers

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of Fairfield branch of the A.L.P. was held at the Protestant Hall, fairfield, on Thursday night last, 12th inst…

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General Cables Egyptian Elections Cairo, March 13

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 5

It is officially announced that 101 of the supporters of Zaghlul Pasha (ex-Premier of Egypt) and 101 candidates of other parties have been…

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Through the Ether Broadcasting Parliament What May Be Heard

The Sun · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 10

Perhaps it was because of the order of the Federal authorities that the programmes of broadcasting companies should be better and brighter, or…

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The Opening of Parliament To Be Broadcast Wireless Innovation

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 5

The New South Wales Parliament is being placed in the unique position of the first Parliament in the British Empire to have the…

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Fire Bd. Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 9

Ald. Bradshaw suggested at St. Peters Council last night that Ald. Baker, Fire Commissioner, should be requested to make inquiries regarding…

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Gold Pass Grab Premier's Threat What Will Govt. Do? an Election Fear

Evening News · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 5

A MEETING of the State Cabinet was held to-day to consider the programme for the short session Speculation is rife as to whether the…

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Fresh Light on Sydney Cup Problem Polydetan and Meenah Impress by Their Rosehill Form Autumn Candidates and How They Shaped

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 1

THERE were nine races at Rosehill on Saturday, and quite sufficient happened to make those who are on the look-out for the winners of the Doncaster and Sydney Cup scratch their heads and think hard. THE form shown by Polycletan and Meenah, to say nothing of several others, was all that their…

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Water Board Election on Thursday T. B. Cooper President?

The Sun · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 9

The new Water Board begins operations on March 31. There are 52 candidates for the 17 positions, and all votes must be nested to reach the…

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