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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

424 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 22

Federal Parliament Adjourns

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 September 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY. Friday.--The Federal Parliament adjourned to-day until Ootober 27, and will then only sit for a fortnight, adjourning until next year. Financial…

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Federal Parliament. Compulsory Voting Bill

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 September 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday Night.--In the House of Representatives the second reading of the above was further debated. Messrs. Watt, Groom and Carr opposed…

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The Capetown Elections. the Rival Parties

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 September 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--The Capetown election campaign is in full swing. Practically all seats are being contested. The main fight between the Bothaites and Hertzogites…

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Recruiting Troubles. Complaints in Federal Parliament. Important Questions and Statements

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 September 1915 · page 3

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., recently framed a number of questions to be given notice of in the Federal Parliament by the Member for East Sydney, in which division the…

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The Clarence Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 September 1915 · page 2

The petition in connection with the return of Mr. W. A. Zuill was presented to the Speaker (Hon. R. D. Meagher) on Friday. It will probably be laid on the table of the…

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State Parliament. a School Teacher's Statements. Reservations for Settlers

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 September 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.-- In the Legislative Assembly the Speaker anounced that members presented to the Governer the address in reply to the King's message of sympathy…

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North Coast Recruits. Why Should They Go To Queensland? Mr. Briner Gets Busy. Strong Complaints in Federal Parliament. Important Questions and Answers

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1915 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., recently framed a number of questions to be given notice of in the Federal Parliament by the Member…

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State Parliament. Early Closing Of, Hotels

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 September 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly Dr. Arthur asked the Acting Premier if the Government had considered what steps they were going to take to carry out the…

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Clarence Election. Ouster Proceedings. Grounds for Petition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 September 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The main grounds of the petition against Mr. W. A. Zuil[?]s election are: That prior to, and on the day of nomination, Mr. Zuill held an office as a member of…

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State Parliament. the Child Labour Question. Germans in Public Service

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 September 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Carmicbael asked the Premier, in view of his notice of motion in connection with enforcing compulsory military…

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Recruiting Troubles. Strong Complaints in Federal Parliament. Important Questions and Statements

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 17 September 1915 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner, M. L. A., recently framed a number of questions to be given notice of in the Federal Parliament, by the Member for East…

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Ulmarra Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 September 1915 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Ulmarra Council, Ald. E. Hall tendered his resignation as a member on account of ill health. His resignation was accepted with regret, and the…

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CONTRACTOR v. Clerk. Alleged Discourtesy. Clerk As Election Official

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 September 1915 · page 2

At Harwood Shire Council meeting at Maclean on Tuesday, a letter was received from Joseph Walsh, contractor, Maclean, complaining of the…

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Recruiting Troubles. Strong Complaints in Feder. Al Parliament. Important Questions and Statements

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1915 · page 4

Mr. G. S.Briner, M.L.A., recently fre[?] a number of questions to be given notice of in the Federal Parliament by the Member for East Sydney…

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Mayoral Election by Taxpayers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 September 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--The Local Government Conference negatived a motion for election of Mayors by ratepayers…

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The Clarence Election. Ouster Proceedings. Question of Disqualification

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 September 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--Mr. Alexander Isbister, who presented the ouster petition, was represented before the Elections and Qualifications Committee by Mr. T. Rolin, K.C…

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Ouster Proceedings Petition Against Election. Grounds of Procedure

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 September 1915 · page 4

A petition, of which the subjoined is a copy from the Government "Gazette." was lodged with the Speaker of the Assembly on the 10th September instant, against the return of…

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Willoughby By-election. Second Ballot Necessary

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 September 1915 · page 3

SYDNEY. Sunday. -- In the Willoughby by-election, Chambers (Labourite) polled 1753 votes, Haynes (Independent-Liberal) 1659, Wilson 269, Redgrave 232, Clarke…

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A Grave Crisis Coming. an Election Hinted At. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 September 1915 · page 3

Mr. Thomas' speech was a feature of the debate. Mr. Asquith and Mr. Churchill entered the Chamber during the speech and listened to the end with…

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State Parliament. Germans in the Public Service. Memorial to Ex-treasurer

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 September 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Holman, replying to Mr. Boston, said it had already been decided by the…

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