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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Telegrams. State Parliament. to Meet in August. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 5

It is now taken for granted that the State Parliament will meet early in August…

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At Canberra. Prince Visits Capital Site Foundation Stone Laid. of Federal Parliament House. Cordial Welcomes Everywhere. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 5

The Prince left for Canberra last night by special train. Thousands were present at the Central Railway Station, and his Royal Highness was given a tremendous…

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Federal Politics. Another Election Likely. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 5

There is a strong feeling in Labor ranks there will be another Federal election within a few months. Mr. Carey, general secretary of the A.L.P. states the…

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U.s. Presidential Elections Democratic Candidates

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 3

Among the outstanding aspirants for the Democratic Presidential nomination are Senator Owen, who is prominently connected with important…

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INDUSTRIAL. Social Revolution. No Trust in Parliament. Suggested Industrial Conference. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 5

Dean Hart, speaking at an Inter Church Conference in Melbourne, referred to the possibility of a social revolution in Victoria. Parliament, he said, was not trusted,…

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Irish Problem Dominion Parliament. the Latest Proposal. Bill in House of Lords. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 5

Lord Monteagle, after collaboration with Sir Horace Plunkett, introduced a bill in the House, of Lords, proposing the establishment, of a Dominion Parliament…

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British Parliament. Anti-dumping Bill. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 3

Mr. Bonar Law announced in the Commons that the Government intended to proceed with the Anti- Dumping Bill, but it would not be…

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The Ballarat Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 3

Nominations for the Ballarat by election closed at noon on Wednesday, Polling day will be Saturday, July 10. Major Kerby (Nationalist), Mr…

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New Zealand Parliament. Heavy Expenditure Forecasted. Wellington

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 4

The Governor's speech at the opening of the New Zealand Parliament indicated that heavy expenditure must be faced, and that money must be borrowed in New…

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Plenty of Candidates McADOO Favorite Prohibition's Big Majority New York, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 June 1920 · page 3

The New York "Times'" correspondent at San Francisco says:-- A preliminary poll taken among the delegates to the Democratic…

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Election in Canada Probable. Ottawa

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 June 1920 · page 5

Rumors are renewed that the Prime Minister. Sir Robert Borden, will resign within the next fortnight, and a general election in Canada is probable…

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Late Wires the Prince. Weather Upsets Arrangements. Expected to Open State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1920 · page 3

Boisterous weather is interfering with the landing arrangements of the Prince at Albany (W.A.). Mr. J. Storey (State Premier) hopes…

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Federal Parliament. Re-assembles in Melbourne. the Watt Incident. Senator Givens Re-elected President of Senate. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 3

The Senate adjourned to July 21, after re-electing Senator Givens as President. Senator Gardiner accused him of partiality, and tried to nominate Senator…

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British By-election. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 3

The by election for the Nelson and Colne seat resulted: Graham (Labor), 14,134; Wainwright (Coalition Unionist), 8577; Rea (Independent Liberal), 3805…

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U.S. PRESIDENCY. Democratic Convention Scenes. Crazy Demonstration. Nomination of Candidates. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 3

Women were conspicuously prominent in crazy demonstrations at the Democratic Convention, San Francisco. For example, they cheered for thirty-five…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Hughes' Long Speech. Mr. Wati's Petulance. Federal Surplus of £2,000,000. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 July 1920 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Prowse, amidst laughter and cheers, gave notice to introduce a bill to amend the "salary grab" act…

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Dominion Parliament Bill Rejected. Home Rule Bill Postponed. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 July 1920 · page 3

The House of Lords rejected without division the Bill introduced by Lord Monteagle proposing a Parliament on Dominion lines for Ireland, after a speech by Lord…

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Federal Politics. An Early Election. Labor Secretary's Statement. Anti-laborites Busy. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 July 1920 · page 3

The general secretary of the Australian Labor party says that the resignation of Mr. Watt from the Federal Cabinet has considerably ruffled the serenity of the…

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Presidential Candidates. Democratic Convention. Mr. Cox Still Leading. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 July 1920 · page 5

The final figures of the twenty-second ballot at the Democratic Convention were as follow: Cox 468; McAdoo 327; Palmer 179…

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State Parliament. to Be Opened by the Prince. on Tuesday, August 10. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 July 1920 · page 5

The State Parliament will be opened on August 10 by the Prince of Wales performing the ceremony or attending. The function will take place on a dais to be…

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