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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

984 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 50

Grafton Hospital. Monthly Committee Meeting. Election of Officers

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Grafton Hospital was held at the Town Hall last night. Present: Mr. A. Eggins (president),…

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British Parliament. Peace Prospects. Mr. Lloyd George's Remarks. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

In the House oi Commons, Mr. Lloyd George, replying to the debate on the address-in-reply, emphasised that the Peace Conference was striving to get…

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Dorrigo Shire. Election of President. Cr. Blythman Elected Unopposed

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held yesterday prior to the ordinary monthly meeting, for the purpose of electing the President for the…

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Ebert 'S Election. Coldly Received at Weimar. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

At Wiemar, Ebert's election as President was coldly received, and with and utter lack of public interest, which divided Royalty and the Spartacists…

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Southgate Candidate

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

The Southgate committee are leaving no stone unturned to secure votes for their candidate, Miss I. Parnell. On Thursday night a very successful social…

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South Grafton Candidate

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

Attention is drawn to the advertisement in this issue convening a, meeting of all interested, in the welfare of the South. Grafton Candidature for to-morrow…

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Grafton Business Candidate. Concert Next Week

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

The supporters of Miss Dot McCallum's candidature are a very loyal and enthusiastic body, and are promoting one effort after another to assist their…

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Water Brigade's Candidate. Races and Raffles

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

Sweepstake races, in which members of the Ulmarra Water Brigade competed, were run off by the G.W.B. on Saturday afternoon, in the interest…

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Protest Prom Queensland Troops. March to Federal Parliament House. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 5

The Queensland troops quarantined at Broadmeadows marched to Federal Parliament House as a protest against their long continued detention. They…

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Election of Directors

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 6

Mr. R. N. Shaw was appointed returning officer for the election of directors and auditor. For the five seats on the board only…

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Parliament Postponed. World-wide Tributes. Vancouver

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

A message from Ottawa says:-- Owing to the death of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the meeting of Parliament has been postponed. There will be a…

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British Parliament. Aerial Navigation Bill. Improved Procedure. London, Tuesday Night

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

The new proposals for the conduct of the House of Commons' business and procedure are mainly intended to refer many details to a standing…

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Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 1

A euchre tournament will be held in the Rowing Club's shed to-night, commencing at 8 o'clock…

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Business Section's Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 1

Mr. S. G. Porter, of the Pops orchestra, has consented to render a clarionet solo in the forthcoming concert on 27th instant. Figuring among the other artists…

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Result of the Polling

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 4

The public are getting anxious to know how the Queen of the Day polling is going. It is understood the committee is awaiting the erection of the city…

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Water Brigade's Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 4

A euchre tournament was held last night in the Grafton Rowing Club's shed in aid of the candidature of Mrs. S. A. G. Fairfax, nominated by the…

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Business Section's Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 4

A large and representative meeting of supporters of Miss D. McCallum, the candidate of the Grafton Business Section, was held in the Mechanics' Institute last…

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Canadian Parliament. Legislation Promised. Seats for Women. Vancouver, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

A message from Ottawa says: At the opening of the Dominion Parliament, the Speech from the Throne promised bills conferring on women…

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Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 4

An election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the South Grafton Council caused by the resignation of Ald. A. E. Durrington will take place to-day. Two…

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Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

An election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the South Grafton Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. A. E. Durrington, was held at the South…

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