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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Business Section Candidate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

Miss McCallum's committee last night ran a double -- in Grafton a euchre to[?]rrament was held, while at Ulmarra the Revue Company…

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South Grafton Candidate. Grand Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

On Tuesday night next, at the South Grafton School of Arts, Miss Alda Orr is to hold her annual concert, in which her pupils, supported by leading vocal…

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British Coal Commission. Reports to Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 5

Mr. Bonar Law, in the House of Commons, outlined the three reports of the Coal Commission. The first report signed by the miners and Labor…

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Carr's Creek Candidate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

The plain and fancy dress social on Thursday night was successful both socially and financially. Prizes were given for best fancy dress. The lady's prize,…

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Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

In connection with to be held at the regatta on Easter Monday, two crews intending to nominate in the mixed flood boat face had a trial pull…

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Sydney City Council. Return of Labor Candidate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 5

Polling for the Belmore ward in the City Council to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Lord Mayor, Ald. English, resulted in the return of R…

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The Petersham Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 2

The Petersham by-election provided what was expected--a Nationalist won by a very small majority. It should be plain now to Mr. Holman that his…

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South Grafton Candidate. To-morrow Night's Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 2

The full programme (advertised in this issue) of the concert to be given at the S.G. School of Arts to-morrow night, in support of Miss Orr's can --…

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Business Section Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

Donations in kind are requested for the stall on Thursday next. A euchre tournament will be held at Mr. T. Englert's refreshment rooms on…

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Mid-clarence Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

The recently-appointed sub-committee at Ulmarra has commenced operations in earnest, and drawn up a lengthy programme, which will cover operations up…

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Southgate Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

A euchre tournament will be held in the Southgate Hall to-night in aid of Miss Parnell's candidature…

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Sports Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

The Grafton Sports Concert Party will give an entertainment to-night in the Copmanhurst Hall, in aid of the candidature of Mrs. Fairfax. The…

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An Invalid Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

Captain Carmichael added: The election was palpably invalid and must be fought again. As soon as the Elections Qualifications Committee comes to a decision we…

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State Politics Petersham By-election. Result to Be Challenged. Political Leaders' Views. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 5

Captain Carmichael definitely states that the result of the Petersham election will be challenged. Mr. Holman, referring to the result,…

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Sports' Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 4

The entertainment which was to have been given at Copmanhurst last night by the Grafton Concert Parry did not eventuate owing to heavy rain, which set in…

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Brushgrove Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 4

The Brushgrove District Girls' League are holding a concert and dance in Brushgrove School of Arts to-night in aid of Miss Carlton's candidature. An excellent programme has been arranged. An…

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Queen of the Day. Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 4

A most successful euchre tournament was held in the Grafton Rowing Club shed last night, in aid of the candidature of Mrs. Fairfax in the Queen of the Day…

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Business Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

On Monday night next the Grafton Musical Revue Coy. will pay a visit to Maclean, where they will entertain the residents with a programme of bright…

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Carr's Creek Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The euchre tournament at Alumny Creek on Saturday attracted 30 players. Tire lady's prize, a fancy tray cloth, donated by Mrs. F. N. Barnier, was won…

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Mid-clarence Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

A meeting of the Ulmarra committee, presided over, by Ald. Fitzgerald, vice-chairman, was held on Wednesday night, there being a small attendance due to…

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