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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Municipal Elections. Maclean Council. the Nominations

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 4

There was considerably more interest evinced in the declaration of nominations for the Maclean Municipal Council than was the case in regard to those for…

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Returned Soldiers. Repatriation Matters. Expediting Settlement on Land. German Internees As Municipal Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 3

The Federal Executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, at a sitting at Melbourne to-day, decided that a deputation should interview the…

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Londonderry Elections. Nationalist Majority. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 3

The result of the Londonderry municipal elections was:--Nationalist Sinn Feiners and Laborites, 21; Unionists, 19. It is the first time the Nationalists have…

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Life of Parliament

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

Should the New South Wales Parliament be allowed to run its full term it will expire by effluxion on April 16. It is, however, probable that the…

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High Tone of Parliament. a Federal Member's Opinion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 4

Mr. H. Lamond, M.H.R., speaking at Thirroul at a dinner to commemorate the Federal victory in the Hlawarra electorate, said that nothing had impressed him…

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State Politics. Date of Elections. Probably March 27. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 5

It is understood that the State elections will be held on Saturday, March 27, although no official announcement has been made to that effect…

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Election of President. Rush of Candidates. Copenhagen, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

Owing to the German Democrats dissatisfaction with the method of electing the President, it is likely that the National Assembly will alter the…

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CORRESPONDENCE. we do not secssarily endorse the opinions of our correspomdents-E.p,] "C" Riding Election. (To the Editor.)

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

Sir,—Ae the Shire elections are of orgeut public interest and im[?] in view of the practically [?] powers for self…

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State Politics. Cabinet Consultation. Date of Elections Not Fixed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 5

Cabinet to-day considered the question of the Agency-General, filling Cabinet vacancies, and the appointment of additional Legislative Councillors. The two…

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Federal Elections. The Queensland Senators. Declaration of the Poll. So&e Lively Interludes. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 5

The Returning Office, Mr. Allars, declared the result of the Seriate poll at the Treasury Buildings, Queen street, to-day. A great crowd assembled, and the…

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Coalition Candidate's Statement. What the Papers Say. Asquith's Typical "Wait and See." London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. Asquith has been invited to contest Paisley by the local Liberal Association, and it is understood that a large minority, who were favoring the…

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Late Cables British Political Situation. Re-enter Mr. Asquith. the Paisley By-election. in for a Big Fight. London, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

Extraordinary interest is being displayed in Mr. Asquith's effort to reenter the House of Commons, via Paisley. That "We are in for a big…

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Ulmarra Council Elections. Candidates Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

Arrangements have been made for the various candidates to address the electors in the open air in Coldstream street, Ulmarra, on Friday night next. A…

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Election of Lord Mayor. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

The City Council rejected a proposal on the chairman's easting vote for the election of Lord Mayor by the citizens…

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Dorrigo Shire Elections. to the Electors of "D" Riding

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

Ladies and Gentlemen,--In response to the request of a large number of the rate payers of the Northern Dorrigo districts, I have decided to submit myself as a…

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Hungarian Elections. Supporters of Monarchy. Secure Overwhelming Majority London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

Reuter's Berlin correspondent states it it reported from Budapest that the Christian Socialists and Peasants party, which advocated the re-establishment of…

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Paisley by Election. Unionist Candidate. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

In connection with the Paisley election, although Mr. McKean is a supporter of the Government, he does not receive the support of the Coalition Liberals, and is…

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To-morrow's Elections

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

Municipal elections, speaking generally, furnish a striking contrast to political campaigns. With some notable exceptions they take place without the organisation…

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Telegrams. Culcairn Shire Elections. Getting Over the Difficulty. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. Fitzgerald. (Minister for Local Government) states that the difficulty in connection with the Culcairn Shire election is likely to be settled. It is understood that…

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Progressive Candidate for Oxley. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. Price, M.L.A., has been nommated by the Metropolitan branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association as the Progressive candidate for the Oxley…

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