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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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London County Council Elections. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 5

The final result of the London County Council elections were:--Municipal Reformers, 68; Progressives, 40; Labor 15; Independent 1…

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Business Section Candidate

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 5

The Grafton Musical Revue Company will give an entertainment in the Lawrence School of Arts on Saturday next in aid of 'the candidature of Miss D…

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Petersham By-election. An Extraordinary Muddle. Legality of the Nominations. Election to Go On. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 5

At the conclusion of a Cabinet, meeting Mr. Holman announced that the Government had arrived at the conclusion that it could do nothing to validate…

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Election Must Go On. the Premier's Opinion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 5

Referring to the contention that all the Petersham nominations were informal, Mr. Holm an said whether that were correct or not the election could not be affected…

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Telegrams. State Rights. Question for Next Elections. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 5

Mr. Wise, Assistant-Minister for Defence, sneaking at Sale, Victoria, said there was a growing desire for a little uniformity in government. He deplored…

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Queen of the Day. Carr's Creek Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Queen of the Day local committee was held on Monday night. Messrs. Bultitude and See reported the…

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Southgate Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 6

The euchre tournament held on Saturday night in McCristal's Hall was largely at ended. The lady's prize was won by Mrs. McCristal, and the gent's…

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Petersham By-election. Address by Mr. Storey. Spoils to the Victors. Completion of Unfinished Railways. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 5

Mr. John Storey, Leader of the Opposition, speaking at Petersham, strongly denounced the recent judicial appointments and other acts of the National…

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The Petersham Election. to Go On. Chaplain Wilson Will Not Withdraw. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

Replying to a deputation, headed by Capt. C. Carmichael, M.L.A., which urged the Premier yesterday that the Government should instruct the…

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Water Brigade's Candidate. Very Successful Concert

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 2

The concert at the Fitzroy Theatre on Monday night, in support of the Grafton Water Brigade's candidate (Mrs. Fairfax), was an unqualified…

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Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 4

The usual weekly euchre tournament in aid of the candidature of Mrs. Fairfax was conducted by the Grafton Water Brigade in the Rowing Club shed last night,…

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Queen of the Day. Business Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 4

On Tuesday night last the residents of Copmanhurst were entertained at a grand concert by the Grafton Musical Revue Company. The attendance was good and…

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Progressive Candidates at Next Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 3

It was stated at a conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association at Dubbo that Progressive candidates would probably contest all the seats at the next…

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Business Section Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 2

The weekly euchre tournament being conducted in aid of the candidature of the business section representative, Miss D. McCallum, was held last night. Play…

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Queen of the Day. Carr's Creek Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 2

Fifty players took part in the euchre tournament on Wednesday night. The lady's prize, a box of handkerchiefs, donated by Mrs. Boyd, was won by Mrs…

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Parliament Further Prorogued. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 5

The State Parliament has been further, prorogued till April 28…

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Business Section Candidate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 5

A dance will be held to-night in the Criterion Hall, in aid of the candidature of Miss D. McCallum…

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Water Brigade Candidate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 5

A bazaar organised by a number of school children in aid of the funds of the candidature of Mrs. S. A. G. Fairfax, representing the Water Brigade, will be…

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Queen of the Day South Grafton Candidate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 5

A combined meeting of members of the South Grafton Red, White and Blue Club and the South Grafton Water Brigade, held at the Council Chambers on…

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British By-election. Rear-admiral Successful. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 5

Rear-Admiral Reginald Hall (Coalitionist) has been elected for Liverpool, in succession to Sir F. G. Smith, defeating the Labor candidate by a majority of 1392…

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