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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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The Irish Trouble. Another Sinn Fein Seat. Kilkenny By-election. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 July 1917 · page 3

The death of Mr. Patrick O'Brien promises the Sinn Feiners another seat in the Commons. Kilkenny possesses the largest Sinn Fein Club in…

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Canadian Parliament. Extension of Life Proposed. Ottawa

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 3

A resolution asking the Imperial Parliament to extend the life of the Canadian Parliament till October, 1918, was introduced in the House of…

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State Parliament. the Opening Ceremony. Legislation Outlined. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 3

The State Parliament opened to-day with the customary ceremony. All the seating space in the Legislative Council Chamber was fully occupied by the…

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Late Wires State Parliament Opened. Motion of Censure. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 2

The State Parliament was officially opened to-day by Sir Wm. P. Cullen (Lieut-Governor), whose speech emphasised the fact that future policy…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 6

In the House of Representatives, leave of absence was granted for the remainder of the session to Messrs. Abbott, Ryrie, Burchall, and McGrath…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 5

In the Assembly, Mr. Buckley asked Mr. Fuller a question dealing with soldiers' disturbances, but the Acting-Premier refused to answer questions while…

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Life of Parliament Prolonged. Ottawa

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 5

An extension of the term of the Cauadian Parliament's life was agreed to by a majority…

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Labor Member in Gaol. Leave of Absence Refused by Parliament. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 4

The New Zealand Parliament refused to grant leave of absence to Mr. Webb, Labor member for Grey, who is undergoing a sentence for seditious utterances…

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Federal Parliament Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

In the House of Representatives, after a number of questions were answered, Sir John Forrest introduced the Wartime Profits Bill, which provides for starting…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

The Assembly resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply, Mr. C. Oakes congratulated Mr. Cohen on his elevation to the position of Speaker. It was a just…

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Threatening Situation. the Barcelona Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

A threatening situation is developing in Spain. Many Republican Deputies are proceeding to Barcelona where despite the Government's warning,…

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Spain. Numerous Arrests Made. Separate Parliament Convoked. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

"The Times's" Madrid correspondent states that numerous arrests have been made, including Socialists and editors. The Agrarian Club has been closed. A…

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The Irish Trouble. the Kilkenny By-election. Candidates Selected. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

Cosgrave, just released from penal servitude, will be the Sinn Fein candidate for the Kilkenny City by-election. Maginnes, an ex-Mayor, is the…

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General Election in October. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

Reuter's Ottawa correspondent, Wednesday: The House of Commons passed Sir R. L. Borden's resolution in favor of a year's extension of…

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Canadian Politics. Election to Be Held. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

A message from Ottawa says: Sir Robert Borden (Prime Minister) announced in the Dominion House of Commons that, in view of the Liberals'…

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Federal Parliament Wheat Storage Bill. Melbourne, Friday, 11 p.m

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, amid laughter, a petition was presented against shouting. Mr. Hughes told Mr. Piggott the…

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Catalian "Parliament" Dispersed. by Armed Force. Madrid, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1917 · page 3

The Governor, aided by a public force, carrying firearms, entered the Palace at Barcelona, where 70 Deputies and Senators, with the leaders Signors…

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Late Wires Kalgoorlie By-election. Mr. Scadden Defeated. Perth

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1917 · page 2

Mr. Scaddan, ex-Labor Premier of Western Australia, who was included in the National Ministry, was defeated at the by-election for Kalgoorlie on…

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Federal Parliament. Short Session Expected. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 5

Mr. Cook says tho Federal session is not likely to be long. The War Profits Bill will be introduced this week…

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Ulmarra Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 4

Particulars are advertised to-day in connection with the extraordinary election in the East Ward of the above municipality, which is brought about by…

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