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Politics & elections, 1925

3,661 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 184

What Is in Politics? Mr. Wearne Puzzled His Last Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 6

"I can't for the life of me see what there is in politics," declared the Minister for Lands (Mr. Wearne), speaking at the St. Ives show luncheon on Saturday…

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Egyptian Parliament Cairo, January 18

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 1

A decree has been issued summoning Parliament for March 23…

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Attacked by Maniac. Parliament House Sensation. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 10

A man ran amok in Parliament House in the quarters of the Postmaster-General, and before he was subdued had engaged the Minister (Mr. Coates) and his private secretary in…

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Pageant of Diamonds Opening of British Parliament Brilliant Assembly London, December 12

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 5

It was exactly like a flash of summer lightning when the big lamps were lit in the roof above the assemblage in the great hall on the occasion…

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Their Idea of Duty! Casual Members of Parliament Tell-tale Attendance Records

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 6

By some members the State Parliament appears to be regarded as an institution into which they are under some sort of obligation…

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Latest Form Runners at Victoria Park the Candidates Engaged

Evening News · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 3

Taking form as a guide the following may be prominent at Victoria Park to-morrow.—PRINCE JACKSON reads well in the Maiden Handicap. The field is big hut few have shown anything with the colors up. Others with a chance are…

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Anesete's Working Gallops Adrian Knox Stakes Candidate

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 2

Anesete's runaway victory in the second division of the Three-Year-Old face was the easiest of the meeting…

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This Morning's Gallops Smart Trials by Challenge Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 1

The week-end rain was beneficial to the Randwick tracks, for the course proper was in perfect order for the semi-final gallops this morning…

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Epping Contests To-day Candidates and Selections

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 3

The first race at Epping this afternoon will be started at 12.30. The distance of the Flying Handicap has been altered from a mile to a mile and 120 yards…

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Brick and Tile Workers Election of New Officials

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 3

At the annual conference of the Federated Brick, Tile, and pottery Industrial Union of Australia, which was held at 82 Enmore Road, Sydney, the…

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Rail and Tram Men and Happenings Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 9

There was keen competition for the election of president of the Dowling Street branch of the institute. Eventually Mr J. J. Castle was declared elected, having…

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If Labor Ruled. Caucus To-day Planning for Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 7

Plans for the approaching State elections will occupy the attention of a special meeting of the State Parliamentary Labor Party to-day…

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Early Meeting of Parliament Possibility Discussed by Federal Cabinet Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 11

The question of an earlier meeting than usual of the Federal Parliament has been discussed by Cabinet. It is not intended to call Parliament…

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Elections in April? Govt.'s Plans No Short Session

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 7

THE Government stated intention to hold a short session Parliament before the selection, is likely to come to nought…

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Rifle Shooting A.N.A. Cup Meeting N.R.A. Council Election: Notes and Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 9

RIFLEMEN in the metropolitan area are now concentrating their attention on the A.N.A. Cup meeting, to take place at the Long Bay range on…

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Adrian Knox Stakes Latest Form and Prospects of Candidates Versine and Meenah Preferred

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 1

At the Anniversary Day; racing at Randwick on Monday next, the running of the Adrian Knox Stakes promises to be very interesting. We shall see Interstate competitors in this race for fillies over the mile, a more suitable distance for most than the V.R.C Oaks…

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Racing in W.A. Arrowspeed Wins Three on End W.A.T.C. Club's New Home: Candidates for Melbourne

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 13

The attendance at Helena Vale Club's meeting on Saturday was satisfactory, and the racing fairly Interesting. The Jumpers' Flat Race…

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DISARMAMENT. Issue at Dutch Elections

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 6

The Dutch general elections, to be held early in 1925, will probably turn on the question of disarmament. A recent debate at the Hague between the…

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The British Labor Party. Results of Last General Election

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 17

Newspapers controlled by biff business are telling their readers on both sides of the Atlantic that the British Labor Party lost ground in the recent general election…

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Faking an Election Cry

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 15

ACCORDING to "Sydney Morning Herald," the N.S.W. "Nationalists" believe the time is opportune for the Government to appeal to the country. "They…

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