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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Federal Parliament. Supply Bill Introduced. Alleged Chaotic Accounts. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 4

In the House of Representatives. Mr Watt told Mr. Foster he was now trying to square up the wheat pool accounts, and hoped to make a statement next week…

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THE B.M.A. a Defiance of Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 4

The B.M.A. in Victoria adheres to its decision not to be represented at any tribunal to deal with the dispute with the friendly societies. The Premier of…

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Defence Minister Attacked. Hostile Amendment in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

In the Federal Parliament last night Mr. Boyd moved an amendment that the Supply vote be reduced by £1 as an indication to the Government that…

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Federal Parliament Treasurer on the War Loan. the Commonwealth Police. Melbourne, Thursday, 12 p.m

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Watt announced that up to last night approximately £36,000,000 had been applied for in the War Loan. Applications…

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Federal Parliament Want-of-confidence Motion. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 5

The Senate adjourned until Wednesday on Senator Millen stating the Government was facing a want of confidence motion…

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Retirement of Judges. Some Probable Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 4

The Act which fixes the retiring ages of Judges will not come into operation until the end of the present year, when Justice Heydon and Justices Fitzhardinge…

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South Grafton P. and C. Association. Election of Officers

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 2

A largely-attended meeting of the South Grafton Parents and Citizens' Association was held in the South Grafton Public School on Saturday…

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Personnel of Parliament. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 2

The new South Australian Parliament is composed of 28 Coalitionists, 18 Laborites and one Farmers' and Settlers' Union member…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Hughes Speaks. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1918 · page 5

The Senate adjourned untli next day without attempting to transact any business. In the House of Representatives, Mr…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Boyd's Motion Defeated. Supply Bill Passed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, Consodine accused Mr. Corser (Queensland) of not being distinguishable from a German, and when he repeatedly…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 April 1918 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, Mr. McGrath, the member for Ballarat, took his seat on his return from the front amid cheers, and was sworn in…

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Federal Parliament. Statement by Prime Minister. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 April 1918 · page 3

It is understood that during the proceedings in the House of Representatives next Wednesday the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, will make a statement covering…

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Motion in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Brennan gave notice of motion that the House disapprove of the attempt to impose conscription on the Irish people by…

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Federal Parliament Denial by Mr. Tudor. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Tudor denied that his wife had received presents of jewellery from Nash or anybody else. He had met Nash…

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Federal Parliament Censure Debate. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-night, Mr. Poynton told Mr. Chapman that the latest information regarding passengers and crew of the Matunga showed that…

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Federal Parliament Censure Amendment Negatived. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Falkiner asked if in view of soldiers' complaints about the quality of the tobacco supplied at the front, the…

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English By-election

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 5

In the by-election for Keighley (Yorks) the Liberal Coalitionist candidate, Mr. Somerville, polled 4873 votes, and the Laborite, Mr. W. Bland, 2349. Mr. Bland…

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Federal By-election. Labor Manifesto Criticised. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 5

In reference to a manifesto issued by the Australian Labor Party, in support of the candidature of Mr. G. H. Holmes for the Flinders electorate, which sets…

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Parliament Prorogued. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 3

State Parliament has been prorogued to May 28th…

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State Parliament. Mr. Abbott's Resignation. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 3

The State Parliament has been further prorogued to May 28, but is unlikely to meet before the end of June. Mr. Abbott, M.L.A., for Upper Hunter,…

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