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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Shire Elections. Cr. Faulks is Successful. Close Voting in C Riding

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The Dorrigo Shire elections took place on Saturday, except in B, D, and F Ridings,where the candidates were returned without opposition…

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Tie in Warringah. Candidates Draw Lots

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

There was a novel finish to the Warringah Shire (North Sydney) election on Saturday night. When the poll for "A" Riding was counted it was found…

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Local Government Elections. Labor's Failure. Only a Fourth Elected. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Out of the 92 Labor candidates who went to the Municipal polls in the County of Cumberland last Saturday, only twenty-four were elected. Their…

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Labor Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 5

The A.L.P. has announced the following selections for Byron electorate: Messrs. C. O'Dea, R. M. Ryan, and T. J. Swiney. Sturt: Messrs. M. Davidson, Jabez Wright,…

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A Candidate's Plea

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

John Yates, of Alstonville, wooes the electors of Byron thus:--Recent events have caused me to take this step. I conclude it to be absolutely imperative for…

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Latest Betting. Support for Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

Hand was supported for the Newmarket this afternoon, and shortened several points in the quotations, as did Seal King, who, from a liberal quote, shortened…

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State Politics. Selected Candidates. New Ministers. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

The selected candidates to represent the Nationalist and Progressive Parties at the coming State elections will be announced on Monday…

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Ballot Box Freaks. Lights on Senate Election Much Cross-voting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

If Mr. Zuill, of the State Assembly, ever aspires to a seat in the Federal Senate (says the "Sun") he may be well advised to change his name to…

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An Early Election. Policy Speech Next Wednesday Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

The Premier has arranged to deliver his policy speech at Goulburn on Wednesday night next. It is probable in view of this that the elections will be held in five…

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State Politics. National and Progressive Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

The selected candidates to represent the Nationalist and Progressive parties at the State elections are to be announced on Monday…

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Progressive Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

The political status of some city men who are entering the Progressive party is being freely discussed. At a meeting at Bathurst of the Farmers and Settlers…

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Local and General. Election of Mayor

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

This afternoon Grafton City Council will meet to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year. A lot of wire-pulling has been going on during last week, and a number…

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State Elections. Campaign Commencing. In Byron and Oxley

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 3

The election campaign is starting. The policy speech will be delivered by the Premier at Goulburn on Wednesday. Nationalist…

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Mayors and Presidents. Elections for 1920. Municipalities

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

Casino.--Ald. J. B. McDougall, unanimously; allowance £52. Mullumbimby.--Ald. W. E. Selwood, re-elected unanimously; allowance £25…

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Elections of Mayors and Presidents the Correct Procedure

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

Under the new Local Government Act 1919 (s.27) Municipal and Shire Councils will have the whole of the month of February in which to elect…

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State Elections. the Oxley Contest Mr. H. D. Morton's Candidature

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 3

Elsewhere in this issue, Mr. H. D. Morton, who has represented the Hastings-Macleay in the last two Parliaments, announces that he is…

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Nationalist Candidates. Sydney, Monday Night

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

The Nationalist executive has endorsed the following candidates:-- Maitand: Messrs. C. E. Nicholson, M.L.A., W. Cameron M.L.A., and…

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State Elections. Oxley Mr. Price at Raymond Terrace. Nationalist Government Criticised. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. R. A. Price, M.L.A., a Progressive candidate for Oxley, speaking at Raymond Terrace on Saturday night before a large and enthusiastic meeting, pointed out the…

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A Question for the Elections

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

A very pertinent question that should be placed before every candidate on the North Coast and North and North-West in the forthcoming elections is as to his…

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State Elections Too Many Candidates. Objections to Separation

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 3

One thing the electors may rest assured that in the general elections shortly to be held in the State, the date of which Mr. Holman says is to…

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