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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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State Parliament. to Meet on June 15. Sessional Programme Completed. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

[?] has been tentatively arranged that the State Parliament will open on June 15. The State Cabinet spent several…

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Late Wires . the Armidale Seat. No Labor Candidate. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

It is stated officially that the Labor Party does not intend to contest the Armidale seat…

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Late Wires. Queensland Elections. Liberal Ministry Resigns. Labor. Cabinet Being Formed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

BRISBANE, Monday Night. Mr. Denham this morning sent in the resignation of his Ministry and advised His Excellency to send for Mr. J. T…

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An Empire Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 3

It is gratifying to know that the sacrifice which the Commonwealth, the Dominions, and the Indian Empire are making in this war are fully appreciated by the Imperial…

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Discussions in Parliament. Rabaul Scandals Revived. Censors Attacked. War Prisoners in Australia. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 5

In the Senate Senator Millen attacked the censorship system. The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce), in reply, said doubtless the…

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Queensland Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 3 June 1915 · page 2

The full Caucus of Labour members in the Queensland Assembly selected the following Ministry:—Messrs. Ryan, Theodore, Bowman, Lennon, Hunter, Adamson, and Hardaere. Mr…

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The Food Problem. Federal Parliament Discussion. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1915 · page 2

The House of Representatives yesterday discussed foodstuffs and the cost of living position. Mr. Tudor (Minister for Trade and Customs)…

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Close Federal Parliament. Sir John Forrest's Views. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1915 · page 5

Sir John Forrest, M.P., said to-day that he thought the Federal Parliament should not be kept open for ordinary legislation…

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Federal Parliament. Discussion on Food Supplies. Shortage of Sugar Denied

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Representatives, Mr. Catts intercepted the debate on supply with a motion recommending the Government to take immediate action under…

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Dorrigo A, H and I. Society Election. Validity Questioned

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of the local Agricultural Society the following letter was read from Mr. James Edwards:— "In connection with the recent election…

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The "Independent" Candidate

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 June 1915 · page 3

It is stated that a conference of Liberal dele gates at Armidale have rejected a proposal that the League should invite Mr. G. S. Beeby to stand as a candidate in the…

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Late Wires State Caucus Meeting. Completing Session Programme. Election of Whip. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 June 1915 · page 3

The State Caucus meets on Thursday to give the final consideration to the session's business. Most of the items that will figure in the opening speech have…

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Federal Parliament. Question of Defence. Adjournment of the House

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Representatives, Mr. Thomson asked the Prime Minister whether he would, in view of the necessity for making munitions of war,…

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Imperial Parliament. Shortage of Coal Supplies, Purchase of Beef

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—The President of the Board of Trade, referring in the House of Commons to the increased price of coal, said it was largely due to the heavy…

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Probable General Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 June 1915 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—Mr. Asquith, in the House of Commons, said he was not yet in a position to announce the Government's decision regarding the general…

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Late Wires. the Federal Parliament. Special Labor Caucus Called. Order of Business Outlined. Melbourne, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the Federal Ministerial party has been called for Monday to discuss the situation in Parliament. Mr Fisher says that when the Estimates…

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Balkan Powers' Attitudes Greek Elections. War Party's Chances' Athens

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 June 1915 · page 5

It is believed that M. Venezelos' party will secure a substantial majority at the Greek elections…

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State Parliament Opened. Long Legislative Programme. Huge Sydney Schemes to Be Gone on With. N.C. Commission Condemned by Opposition. Royal Commissioin on Butter Asked For. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 June 1915 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened at noon to-day by His Excellency the Governor (Sir G. Strickland), in the presence of a large gathering of visitors…

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State Parliament. the Governor's Speech. an Exhaustive Programme

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The New South Wales Parliament reassembled at noon yesterday. The Governor's Speech stated that the…

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State Parliament. North Coast Matters. Replies to Questions. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Griffith informed Mr. Thomas that appointments would he made in two or three days for the fourth class schools…

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