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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

424 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 22

Turkey Feels the Lack of Munitions Anarchy in Constantinople. America Angry with Germany. the Swiss Frontier Closed by Germans Germans Attempt to Occupy Italy From the Adriatic. Liverpool Camp Inquiry. the Reason of the Prevalent Sickness Increased Taxation by Federal Parliament. Increased Taxation. on Graduated Scale. Operative in October

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 July 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--A Bill will be submitted by the Prime Minister in the House of Representatives this week imposing a heavy income tax. In introducing the…

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Clarence Election. Writ Issues. Polling Day -- August 14

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1915 · page 2

In connection with the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. John McFarlane, advices received by the "Daily Examiner" last night were to the effect that the writ…

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Federal Parliament

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1915 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- In the House of Representatives last night -- TARIFF ON JUTE GOODS. Mr. Tudor told Mr. Poynton that the…

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State Parliament. the Municipal Franchise

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- In the Assembly to-day a number of petitions were received from Members on both sides of the House protesting agains the franchise clause in the…

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Federal Parliament. a Lengthy Recess

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- It is understood the Federal Parliament will rise on Friday week for several months. The referenda campaign will engage the attention of…

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The Liberal Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1915 · page 2

In another column Dr. Henry advertises the first meeting of his campaign for Monday night next in the Theatre Royal -- not Tuesday, as previously announced. To-night Dr…

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The Clarence Election. Polling Day--august 14

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 4

In connection with the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. John McFarlane, the writ was issued yesterday. Nomination day is fixed for Thursday, July…

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State Parliament

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The debate on Mr. Wade's motion in respect to the Necessary Commodities Commission, stands adjourned to August 24. The Dairy…

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Petitions to Parliament

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 4

Petitions to Parliament must be hand - written - or typed. Printed petitions are not admitted. Mr. Briner, M. L. A., had a number of…

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Federal Parliament. Exportation of Zinc

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the House of Representatives, The Attorney-General told Mr. Thomas that no reply from the Imperial…

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State Parliament. Local Government Bill

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly, many petitions were received, protesting against the franchise clauses in the Local Government Bill…

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The Clarence Vacancy. Another Candidate. Possible Withdrawal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 4

Yesterday, Cr. Hugh McKinnon, of Nabiac, Upper Manning, wired us that he is a candidate for the Clarence seat and that his programme will be…

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Petitions to Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 2

Petitions to Parliament must be hand-written or typed. Printed petitions are not admitted. Mr. Briner. M.L.A., had a number of…

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Federal Parliament. Treatment of Wounded Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Page read a letter respecting the treatment of returned wounded soldiers to New…

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Labour Candidate to Be Selected

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 4

A special meeting of the local branch of the Political Labour League was held last night. Mr. Gr. Buchan presided, and there was a large attendance. The business of the…

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Candidates' Meetings

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 4

Mr. W. A. Zuill speaks at Lower Southgate at 3 p.m. to-day. This is his opening meeting. He will also take part in the recruiting gathering in the evening…

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Clarence Election. an Earnest Appeal

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 4

Mr. Editor,--Nomination Day is fixed for 29th July, and on present indications there will be more than one candidate in the Liberal interest. I venture,…

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The Clarence By-election. Mr. Zuill's Campaign. Meeting at Lower Southgate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 3

Mr. W. A. Zuill, the Independent Liberal and straight-out Separationist candidate, commenced his campaign for the Clarence seat at Lower…

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Federal Parliament

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 July 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--It is not expected that the Federal Parliament will adjourn before August 13. Mr. Fisher will make his financial speech next week, after which he will…

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State Parliament. the Scramble for Butter Supplies Questions and Replies

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 July 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday night.--In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Colonial Secretary, replying to Mr. Wade, stated the total expenditure in connection with…

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