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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Federal Parliament. To Meet on February 26. Altering the Constitution. Legislation to Be Introduced. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Hughes has announced, that the Federal Parliament will meet on February 26. Flip introduction may be expected of…

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The Elections

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

During the latter end of the present mouth and throughout March, a number of candidates who are contesting this seat at the forthcoming…

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Local and General. Another Candidate

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Eugene P. Rudder, an old coastal identity, and one who has done much to promote the interests of the coastal districts, announces his intention…

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Late Cables Paisley By-election. Gladstones to Asquith Remember Midlothian London, Monday Night

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

The three of the late W. E. Gladstone's sons, Messrs. Henry, Stephen, and Herbert Gladstone, have sent Mr. Asquith a joint telegram, saying: "The…

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Federal Parliament Strength of Parties. MELBOURNE,Wednesday

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

It is stated in Nationalist circles that the Ministerial party will have a majority of three over ail the other parties in the House of Representatives…

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British Parliament. Opened by the King. Lloyd George Speaks Out. the Question of Ireland. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

The King, speaking at the opening of Parliament, emphasised the excellent relations existing with all, the Allies, and the necessity for the restoration not only of…

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State Elections. Mr. Holmanat Goulburn The Government's Policy. Elections on March 20. People's Party Platform. Goulburn

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. Holman outlined the Government's policy to-night before a large audience. He described what the Government had done to carry out the policy enunciated at…

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Late Cables British Politics. Parliament Re-opened Speech From the Throne London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

The King's Speech at the opening of Parliament, after an allusion to the Peace ratifications, emphasised the excellent relations existing with the…

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British Parliament. a Momentous Session. the Question of Russia. Alliances or the Treaty. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

This was the first State opening of Parliament since 1914, with full ceremonials revived. The press regard the coming session…

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State Elections. Mr. Storey at Drummayne Premier as "Promiser-General" MR. MclNIOSH and the Wheat Silos. Soldier Settlement Figures. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

The Leader of the Opposition, Mr. John Storey, in a speech at Drummoyne to-night, replied to the statements made by Mr. Holman at Goulburn the previous…

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The Paisley Election Intense Public Interest

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Intense public interest is being taken in the Paisley campaign, leading newspapers devoting much space to the daily reports and prospects from…

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State Elections Premier's Policy Speech. Government's Good Record

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

The State Premier delivered his policy speech at Goulburn on Wednesday night. He opened by outlining the work of the Government since…

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British Parliament. The Address-in-Reply. Criticism of the Government. the Question of Russia. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

In the Commons Mr. George Thorne moved an amendment to the Address-in Reply, regretting the Government had not recognised many impracticabilities in the…

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State Elections. Mr. Holman at Ride. Premier's Repiy to Slanderers. "Atmosphere of Malicious Insinuations." an Interjector Dealt with Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. Holman, speaking at Ryde, said he saw already that the election campaign was to be fought largely upon a basis of personal slander directed against himself…

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Late Cables the Imperial Parliament. Address-in-reply Debate Insincerity of Nationalisation London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 3

Mr. W. A. Brace moved a Labor amendment to the Address, regretting the absence of a proposal to nationalise the coal mines on the lines…

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State Elections. Mr. R. T. Ball Wagga. a Reply to Mr. Beeby. the Silo Contract. Mr. Grahame's Retirement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 3

Mr. R. T. Ball opened his election campaign at Waga and devoted the greater portion of his address to a refutation of Mr. Beeby's allegations of…

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Nationalist Candidates for Byron. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 3

Mr. W. A. Zuill and Mr. G. Nesbitt have been selected as the Nationalist candidates for Byron…

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State Elections 13 Members Had Enough Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The State Parliament will be formally dissolved this week, and the writs for the elections will be issued on Saturday next…

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Asquith Wooes the Women. Paisley By-election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Asquith's chances at Paisley are enormously improved, and he enters the final stages a strong favorite. It js believed that he has largely unified…

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State Elections National Record. Health and Social Legislation. Premier Concludes His Review

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Holman on Friday concluded his review of the work of the New South Wales National Government since he made his last policy speech at Lismore…

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