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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Shipping Problem. Discussion in Parliament. Lord Jellico[?]'s Removal. Sir Eric Geddes' Statement. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 9

In the House of Commons Mr. Lroyd George said 138 extensions of shipyards were projected, whereof 110 were in hand. He emphasised that Lord pirrie…

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Queensland Elections. Latest Voting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 2

A number of postal and absent votes were counted on Thursday, and had the effect of bringing about alterations in the state of parties,…

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Queensland Elections. Count Nearing the End. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 9

The Electoral Department completed and checked the count to-night. All returns were submitted, but in a few cases these are still lower than the returns…

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Telegrams. Member of Parliament. Sentenced to Two Years. Conscription in New Zealand. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 2

P. C Webb, the member for Grey in the New Zealand House of Representatives, was court-martialled for refusing to obey orders after he had been taken…

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The Waterford Election. Capt. Redmond Elected. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 2

The Waterford by-election, caused by the death of the late John Redmond, the Irish leader, resulted in a victory for his son. Capt. W. Redmond, who…

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Queensland Elections. the Latest Returns. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 4

The returns received tot-day brought about several changes in the position of candidates and reduced Labor's majority by 2. Mr. Morgan. Nationalist, has now…

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Waterford Seat. Mayor Redmond Elected. a Lively Election. Bullet Wounds and Broken Heads. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 5

The Waterford by election resulted:—Redmond, 1243; White, 764. This is the Sinn Feiners' first defeat in the South of Ireland, after a fierce contest, wherein…

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South Australia Elections. Two Women Candidates

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 4

For the South Australian State elections, to be held on April 6, no fewer than 135 candidates, including two women, are in the field for 57 seats. The…

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Agricultural Society. Election of Officers, April 15

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Coffs Harbor and Disirict Agricultural Society has been adjourned to April 15, when the new committee…

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Behind the Labor Advance. Newer Brains in England. What Will the Future Bring? Hopes From a General Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 4

George A. Greenwood, in the English "Review of Reviews," gives an interesting account of the people who are the newer brains behind the Labor…

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Selecting a Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 3

Mr. A. G. Huie writes:—Mr. Abbott, M.L.A. for Upper Hunter, having decided to resign because his constituents did not agree with him on a certain question…

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Queensland Elections. Strength of Parties. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 April 1918 · page 2

Several of the postponed polls in connection with the recent State election, rendered necessary by the recent cyclone and floods, took place yesterday. The…

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The Meeting of Parliament

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 April 1918 · page 4

The meeting of the Federal Parliament in Melbourne on Thursday is fraught with more than ordinary public interest. Messages from that city for…

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Federal Parliament. Disloyal Laborites. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2

The Federal Parliament was reopened yesterday afternoon. Ministerialists cheered Lord Forrest, in recognition of his elevation to the…

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Federal Parliament a loyal Motion. Opposed by Labor Members. Revolutionary Principles Advocated. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 3

In the House of Representatives, after prayers, a returned soldier in the gallery started sining "Australia Will be There." Ministerialists gave Lord Forrest…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Catts' Troubles. the "Loyal" Opposition. Sings National Anthem Derisively. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, the Speaker stated that in January last Mr. Catts made a speech and in February the Minister for Defence sent an officer to ask…

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South Australian Elections. Coalitionists Winning. Ministers Lose Seats. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 April 1918 · page 5

From the results available of the South Australian elections yesterday, it is gathered the Coalitionists have every chance of retaining office. The Laborites…

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State Parliament. Forthcoming Measures. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 4

Amongst the questions likely to be dealt with at the forthcoming session of the State Parliament is the establishment of State Land Bank, to make advances up…

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South Australian Elections. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 4

The latest returns in connection with the South Australian elections shows the Liberal and National coalitionists are leading in 26 out of 46 seats. Labor is…

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South Australian Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 5

Latest South Australian election returns show the Treasurer. Mr. Butler, has been reelected by 46 votes…

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