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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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P.p. Board Election. a Keen Contest

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 4

The big vote was recorded on Saturday at the election of the Grafton Pastures Protection Board for the ensuing year was an indication of widespread interest…

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Carr's Creek Candidate. Social on Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 3

A plain and fancy dress social--with prizes, for fancy costumes--is to be held at Carr's Creek on Wednesday night in aid of the local candidate, Mrs. A. C…

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Southgate and District Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

A euchre tournament was held at Alumny Creek last Saturday night in aid of the candidature of Miss Ivy Parrell. The lady's prize was won by Mrs. F. J…

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Autumn Prospects. How Candidates Have Trained. Randwick Horses in Form

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

A fortnight ago people had despaired of seeing the Autumn, carnival at Randwick. Even the A.J.C. committee was…

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South Grafton Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

A successful bread and butter social was conducted by the Red, White and Blue Club at South Graf toil last night. Tonight a euchre party will be held at…

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State Politics. Paddington By-election. Fixed for May 24. Returned Soldier Candidate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 4

The National Executive selected Captain Harris, M.C., returned soldier, to contest the Paddington by-election against the soldiers' and Labor…

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Late Wires. Paddington By-election. Nationalist Candidate Selected. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 3

The writ for the Paddington by-election, which was issued yesterday, fixes May 10 as nomination day and May 24 as polling day…

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P.p. Board Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

Quite a number of local landholders complained to us on Saturday last that they had just received their ballot papers that morning in…

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Sports Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 6

The Fitzroy Theatre was well filled last night, when a concert was given in support of the candidature of the Grafton Water Brigade and Rowing Club's…

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Queen of the Day. Carr's Creek Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 6

There were 64 players at the euchre tournament on Monday night. Mrs. Marsh, donated the lady's prize. Mrs. Bate, if Milton street, won this prize…

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The Nationalist Candidate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 4

The writ for the Paddington election was issued to-day. Nominations close on May 10 and the polling day is fixed for May 24…

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Queen of the Day South Grafton Candidate. Sports at Chambigne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

What will no doubt prove to be one of the biggest affairs in Chambigne's history will eventuate on Saturday next, when a day's sports, to be…

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Italy's Claims. Less Prospects of Rupture. Matter Now Rests with Parliament. Paris

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 5

After the meeting of the Big Four last week, which Baron Sonaino attended. Signor Barzalati said that matters had improved, but without a territorial basis…

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Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 1

There was a good roll up at the Rowing Club shed last night when the weekly euchre tournament in aid of the Water Brigade's candidature was held. The…

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Southgate and District Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 1

A social was held at Alumny Creek on Tuesday night last, when a good crowd of dancers were present. Music was supplied gratuitously by Miss Harvey,…

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Queen of the Day. Mid-clarence Candidate. Ulmarra Tug-of-war

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 1

The much-talked-of tug-of-war contest eventuated at Ulmarra on the local showground on Tuesday night, and was successful beyond expectations. The…

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South Grafton Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 1

At Chambigue oval on Saturday a monster sports gathering will commence at [?] o'clock, and novel events will be run off during the day. Luncheon and tea will…

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Peace Italy's Grievance. Anglo-french Views. for Italian Parliament. Paris, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 3

Mr. Lloyd George and M. Clemenceau gave Signor Orlando a document, before he left Paris, setting out the Anglo-French views of the Adriatic…

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Paddington By-election. Thousands Disfranchised. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 3

Mr. L. J. O'Hara, Labor candidate for the Paddingtou by election, declares that the Government by its trick in suddenly issuing, the writ has deliberately…

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Barometer Over £2250. Queen of the Day, Carr's Creek Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 3

Wednesday's market stall in Grafton was again successful. The pair of roosters donated by Mr. I. Eggins was won by Mr. Joyce ("Examiner" office),…

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