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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Mr. Lowther Retires. From British Parliament. a Remarkable Demonstration. Parliament's Request to the King. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 5

One of those intimate moments which occasionally demonstrate the warm feeling entertained in the House of Commons for some of its members occurred this…

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Asiatic Menace. Discussion in Canadian Parliament. Drastic Legislation Urges. Montreal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 3

An Ottawa message says the oriental problem was introduced in a debate in the Canadian House of Commons last night…

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Federal Parliament. Royal Commission Wanted. Tariff Debate Resumed. Mr. Hay's Appeal for Primary Producers. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 5

In the Senate, Senator Elliott moved the adjournment of the House to discuss grievances in connection with military appointments. Senator Pearce ridiculed Senator…

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Victoria's Separation. Its Satirical Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 4

There was one head of the Colonial Office whose record even the versatile Mr. Churchill is unlikely to emulate. While still holding that post. Earl…

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British Parliament. Election of Speaker. of the House of Commons. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

The sole business in the House of Commons to-day was the election of Speaker in succession to Mr. Lowther. Mr. J. H. Whitley, Deputy-Speaker, was…

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Federal Parliament. Charges of Extravagance. Refuted by Prime Minister. Long Statement to the House. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes, in a statement lasting over an hour and a half, said the Government fully realised the necessity for economy,…

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Labor in New Zealand. Sweeping Defeat at Municipal Elections. Wellington (N.z.), Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

The most striking feature of the municipal elections, held throughout the Dominion to-day, is the marked failure of official Labor. The largest…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Defence Bill in Committee. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

The Senate spent the day discussing the Defence Bill in committee, and progress was reported. The House adjourned until Wednesday…

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The Sturt Vacancy. No Appointment Till Parliament Meets. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. Dooley acting Premier, states that no appointment can be made to fill the Sturt vacancy till the House meets…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Tudor Talks Economy. Wishes Federal Convention Abandoned. Melbourne, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives today Mr. F. Tudor (leader of the Labor Party) resumed the debate on the statement made yesterday by Mr…

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Another Fiume Incident. an Election Aftermath. Fascisti Seize the Town. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

A Rome message says that, following on the result of the elections at Fiume, wherein the Autonomists defeated the Nationalists, who…

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The Irish Problem. Peace Prospects Brighter Earl of Derby as Mediator. Envoy From the Government. the Coming Elections. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 5

The prospects of peace in Ireland are brighter. The Earl or Derby had a lengthy interview with the Prime Minister yesterday, and goes to Dublin again in a few…

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Senate Elections. Dail Eireann's Instructions. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 3

The Dail Eireann (the Republican "Parliament"), in a proclamation, instructs the people not to participate in the Senate elections in Southern…

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Federal Parliament. Government's Wool Proposals. Senator Millen's Statement. Discussion in House of Representatives. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 5

In the Senate, Senator Millen, by leave, made a lengthy statement respecting the Government's wool proposals. Senator Guthrie said that generally he…

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Federal Parliament. the Defence Act. Proposals Certain to Be Defeated. Limitation of Wool Exports. Melbourne, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 3

Answering a question in the Federal Parliament this afternoon, Sir Joseph Cook, Acting Prime Minister, said that out of a total of 25 millions for…

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State Politics. Preparing for the Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 5

Among the motions to be dealt with at the annual conference of the Graziers' Association is one to the effect that the Progressive party be urged to…

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Federal Parliament. The Wool Proposals. House of Representatives. Sir Joseph's Cook's Motions. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives the afternoon was spent in discussing the Government's wool proposals. Messrs. Fleuring and Foster supported the proposals,…

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Miners' Strike. Further Restrictions. On the Use of Coal. Discussion in Parliament. Triple Alliance Danger. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 5

The House of Commons passed a resolution by 215 votes to 54 to prolong the existence of the emergency regulations, and introducing several new measures, including…

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Federal Parliament. Last Night's Business. the Wool Problem. Motion to Prohibit Export. British Army Act. Government Proposal Withdrawn. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 3

In the House of Representatives tonight, Sir Joseph Cook. acting-Prime Minister, moved: "That this House approves of the issue of a…

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British Br-election. a Coalition Victory

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 5

The Hastings by-election resulted:--Eustace Percy (Coalition-Unionist). 11.685; Davies (Labor), 5437; Blackman…

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