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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

984 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 50

Business Section Candidate

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 2

On Saturday night the Grafton Musical Revue Company journeyed to Lawrence, where they held a concert in the School of Arts hall before a full house. The…

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State Politics. Captain Carmichael's Policy Petersham By-election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 3

Lieut. Cortis, secretary of the Soldiers and Citizens' Political Federation, has decided to endorse the principles of Captain Carmichael's policy…

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The Nymboida Candidate. Aquatic Carnival Next

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 2

Not a great, deal has been heard concerning the progress of Mrs. T. W. Maxwell's candidature in the competition; but there is good reason to…

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Business Section Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 4

The Grafton Musical Revue Company will journey to Ulmarra on Thursday night next, where they will entertain the residents at a concert in the Masonic Hall…

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Queen of the Day Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 4

A meeting of ladies interested in the candidature of Mrs. Fairfax is to be held at the Crown Hotel to-night…

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State Politics Petersham By-election. Interest Practically Killed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 5

Practically all interest in the Petersham by-election has died out, but the Nationalist candidate's return is considered a certainty…

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Australia's Shipping. Discussed by South African Parliament. Direct Charge of Profiteering. Capetown, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 3

Replying to a motion in the Assembly on Thursday afternoon, urging the Government to acquire its own ships, by Mr. Madeley, a Labor Member who…

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Case for Unification. Burden of Over-government. Senate Candidate's Views

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 3

When the Federal elections come round AId. Henry Webster, of Forbes, will be a candidate for the Senate on the unification ticket…

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Business Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 4

The organisers have everything well in hand for the Grafton Alusieal Revue Co.'s concert in the Ulmarra Masonic Hall to-morrow (Thursday) night. Tlie artists…

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News of the World. British By-election. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 5

The West Leyton Parliamentary election resulted:--A. E. Newbold (Liberal), 7934; J. F. Mason (Coalition Unionist and ex-M.P.), 5915. The vacancy…

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Brushgrove District Candidate. Help From Ulmarra

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

In response to an influentally-signed requisition, the Mayor of Ulmarra (Ald. C. Napper) has convened a public meeting at the Council Chambers…

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Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 4

The Grafton Water Brigade and Rowing Club will hold a social in Jordan's Hall next Monday night in aid of the candidature of Mrs. Fairfax…

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Business Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 4

To-night Several cars, kindly lent by private owners,without, any charge whatever, will convey the artists of the Grafton Musical Revue Coy. to Ulmarra,…

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Election of President. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 5

The Rev. John G. Wheen was elected president, polling 125 votes against 66 polled by his nine opponents. Mr. Wheen has been general secretary for foreign…

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Queen of The, Day. Brushgrove-cowper. Candidate: Miss Carlton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 4

A very enthusiastic meeting of the sports committee was held in the Literry Institute, Brushgrove, on Tuesday evening, Councillor Lattimore presiding…

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State Politics Petersham By-election. Premier's Indictment of Labor. Particularly Lively Meeting. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Holman) address a large meeting at Lewisham last night on behalf of Major Shillington. The proceedings were particularly lively. The…

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South Africa Repatriation of Soldiers. Discussion in Parliament. Cape Town

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 3

In the Assembly, on a motion for the introduction of a Partial Appropriation Bill, Mr. J. X. Merriman drew attention to the position of South African soldiers…

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South Grafton Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

Another successful social was held on Susan Island on Wednesday evening, in aid of the candidature of Miss Alda Orr. There were 40 couples in attendance. The…

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Mid-clarence Candidate. Assistance at Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor, was held at Ulmarra on Wednesday night for the purpose of taking some steps to assist the candidature of Miss…

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State Politics Petersham By-Election, Alleged Invalid Nominations. Petition to Returning Officer. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 3

A petition bearing the names of about 1600 electors of Petersham was presented to the local returning officer, asking him, in view of Mr. Loxton's ruling that all…

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