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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Ryan Looking for Fight. Labor Will Challenge the Government. Melbourne, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 3

It is stated that the Labor Party contemplates an early attack on the Government, probably in connection with the administration of the…

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Disgraceful Scene. An Attack on the Governor. by Members of Parliament. Attorney-general's Effective Protest. Sydney, Tuesday Night

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 5

A sensation occurred to-night at Petersham Town Hall when Mr. McTiernan, the Attorney-General, left a loyalty meeting as a protest against, criticism levelled against…

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Federal Parliament. Still the Tariff. Duty on Woollen Goods. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 3

Practically the whole of the afternoon and evening sitting of the House of Representatives was occupied in discussing the Government's tariff upon…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Queensland Request for £2,000,000. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives Mr. Higgs asked the Government to advance a quarter of a million for the Burnett railways at once and a quarter of a million…

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Ulster Elections. Excitement and Enthusiasm. Houses in Loyal Colors. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 5

The Ulster elections were carried out amidst scenes of the wildest excitement and enthusiasm. In Belfast a solid mass of red, white and blue, estimated at least at…

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Irish Elections. Rioting in Belfast. Heavy Casualty List Feared. Voters Shot and Stabbed. Strenuous Election Campaign. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 5

Feeling is running high in Belfast at the conclusion of the most strenuous campaign for the elections to the Northern Parliament to-morrow. The opposing…

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In Ireland. the Northern Elections. Lively Times in Ulster. Armed Police Guarding Booths. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 3

Great excitement prevails in most of the districts in Ulster, in connection wth the election of the Northern Parliament. Sinn Fein, partisans were…

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Remarkable Polling. Good Order Maintained Throughout. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 3

When the polling closed at Belfast it was estimated that 90 per cent. had voted in all districts, the percentage in some places reaching 95. The women…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. War Gratuity Bonds. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Cook stated the war gratuity bonds were estimated to amount to thirty millions, but there would only be about 28…

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Dominions Conference. South African Vote Debate in Parliament. General Smuts' Appeal. Cape Town

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

In a packed House, General Smuts replied to the debate on the Prime Minister's vote, making an earnest appeal that the League of Nations be given a chance, as it…

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The Ulster Elections. Guarding the Ballot-boxes. Brutal Intimidation Alleged. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

The counting of the votes in Ulster began to-day. The ballot-boxes were taken to headquarters in Pantechnicons, guarded by armored cars. One detachment was…

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The Northern Elections. Armed Ballot Box Collectors Wholesale Impersonations. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 3

Police and military, in lorries and armed cars, guarded the pantechnicons whereby the Ulster ballot boxes were collected…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

Mr. McGirr states that he is favorable to prolonging the life of the present Parliament to allow the Labor Party to complete advisable work…

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Extending the Life of Parliament

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

Mr. McGirr, in the course of a conversation at Junee, said he was favorable to prolonging the life of the present Parliament to allow the party to complete the…

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Northern Parliament. Sweeping Victory Tor the Unionists. Belfast

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

The Ulster, elections have resulted in a Sweeping victory for the Unionists in six counties. It is expected they will have a majority of 23 over all other parties. Two…

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A Cheeky Proposal. Longer Life for Present Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

Speaking at Junee, Mr. G. McGirr (Minister for Health) said he favored prolonging the life of the present Parliament to enable the Government…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Discussion on the Mining Dispute. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

The House of Representatives spent the morning discussing the condition of the mining industry. Messrs. Blakeley and Charlton argued strongly that the…

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Wages Problem. Labor's One-eyed View. Debate in Federal Parliament. Melbourne. Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives today Mr. Blakeley (Labor) asserted that there was a nation-wide campaign to reduce wages in Australia…

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Irish Situation. the Northern Elections. Unionist Successes. a Woman Elected. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

The Ulster Unionists secured all the eight seats in South and East Belfast. Sir Robert Anderson (Unionist), 13.466; and Professor McNeil (Sinn…

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Motor Traders and Politics Running Senate Candidates. Melbourne, Frday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

The Motor Traders' Association intends to run candidates for the Senate at next elections…

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