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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Labor's Parliament. All-australia Union Conference. 400 Delegates Present. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1921 · page 3

The largest Labor conference yet held in Australia opened to-day, under the chairmanship of Mr. E. J. Holloway, president of the Federal…

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Ireland's Future. a Fateful Decision. Concessions Likely. Parliament Favors Fiscal Autonomy. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1921 · page 3

To-day's Cabinet meeting will discuss the Irish finance, when it is considered that a fateful decision will be arrived at…

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Opening Northern Parliament. the Royal Visit. 11,000 Troops to Guard Belfast. London, Monday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1921 · page 3

The "Daily Herald" states that more than 11,000 Crown forces will guard Belfast during the Royal visit, on the occasion of the opening of the…

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Federal Politics. Country Party Dissatisfied. But Election Not Wanted Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1921 · page 3

The "Daily Telegraph's" Melbourne representative, Mr. H. W. Peters, states that the Federal Country Party as a whole, though extremely dissatisfied…

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Federal Parliament. Ocean Freights. Delay with Soldiers' Homes. Tariff Further Considered. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives' tonight. Mr. Jowett gave notice of motion that Mr. Hughes be asked to try and get ocean freights from Great Britain to…

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State Politics. Meeting of Parliament. Further Delay. Waiting for the Premier. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

There would now appear to be little prospect of the State Parliament meeting' until about the middle, or perhaps, the end of August. The chief reason for the…

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City Council Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

Mr. Cocks M.L.A. says it is rumored that the A.L.P. is trying to make a drastic alteration in the conduct of the City Council election. The desire, it is stated is to…

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Labor Parliament Union Leaders in Conference Congratulations for British Miners

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Night. The All-Australian Union Congress passed a resolution congratulating the British miners on "their magnificent…

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Northern Parliament. King and Queen Leave for Belfast. Scenes of Enthusiasm. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 3

There were remarkable scores of enthusiasm at Huston railway station, London, when the King and Queen left, for Holyhead, on their way to Belfast,…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Larkin's Resignation, the Timber Industry. Advocates for Higher Duties. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Cook said he had received a cable from Mr. Hughes simply stating Mr. Larkin had resigned as Director of the…

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Federal Parliament. Tariff Further Discussed. Sydney Brisbane Telephone Line. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 4

In the Mouse of Representatives; Mr. Wise gave notice of motion that the Bus bane Sydney telephone line construction be proceeded with forthwith…

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Northern Parliament. Opened in Ireland. the King's Pacific Speech. an Appeal to the People. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

There were scenes of fervent and loyal enthusiasm when his Majesty King George opened in state the new Parliament of Northern Ireland. In a moving speech…

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Ireland. Ulster Parliament. opened by the king. His Majesty's Speech. an Appeal to All Irishmen. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 3

His Majesty the King opened the Ulster Parliament at Belfast. Cheering multitudes welcomed' Their Majesties; The steamers' noisy Sirees…

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Socialistic Proposals Why Mr. Considine Is in Parliament. Melbourne, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 5

Discussions took place at the Labor Congress to-day on proposals for the socialisation of industry, and in favor of self-determination for Ireland…

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Federal Parliament the Financial Position. Country Party Critical. War Service Homes Melbourne, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 5

The House of Representatives was chiefly occupied to-day in discussing a Supply Bill of £271,694, for one tmonth. Sir Joseph Cook, acting-Prime…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives President of Arbitration Court. Mr. Justice Powers Appointed. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representative, Sir Joseph Cook told Mr. Cameron it had been decided to appoint Mr. Justice Powers, President of the Arbitration Court with…

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Activity at Cootamundra. Preparing for an Election. Young

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 June 1921 · page 2

The activity in reconnoitring members of all political parties in the Cootamundra electorate is regarded as pointing in the direction of a, State election soon after…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Tariff Further Considered. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Massy Greene told Mr. Fenton the Government was lending the jam companies sugar, to be repaid in kind when the…

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Federal Parliament. Debate on The Tariff. House of Representatives. Duty on Picture Films. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 4

In the Houses of Representatives Mr. Gabb told Sir Joseph Cook that there was a precedent in 1911 for giving a return of the amounts drawn by members…

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State Parliament Early Election Predicted. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 3

Mr. Coghlan, general organiser of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, addressing, a meeting of Bathurst Nationalists, predicted an early election…

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