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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Country Party Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 August 1921 · page 5

It is rumored in political circles that it is practically certain the Country party will contest the West Sydney seat…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Consideration of the Tariff. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 5

In the Senate the tariff was further considered in Committee. Senator Earle's proposal to make the duty on dried or evaporated apples 4d. per…

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Another Candidate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

Mr. T. McCrystal, formerly president of the Sydney branch of the Waterside Federation, to-day announced himself as a candidate for the West Sydney seat. He is a…

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West Sydney Vacancy. a Plethora of Candidates. Brisbane, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 3

The Labor candidates for selection for Mr. T. J. Ryan's seat are Messrs. Lambert, Randolph Bedford, Alderman O'Connor (secretary of the Coal…

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Conflicting Labor Nominations. Mr. McCRISTAL a Candidate Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 3

Mr. T. McCristal, ex-President of the Sydney branch of the Waterside Workers Federation announced himself to-day as a candidate for the West…

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Victorian Politics. Parliament Dissolves To-day. Ministerialists Confident. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 4

The Victorian Parliament will be dissolved to-morrow. The Ministerialists are confident that the electors will return them in sufficiently strong…

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Federal Parliament. the Tariff in the Senate. a Seat Declared Vacant. Through Non-ratification. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 5

The Senate spent the day on the tariff, all the morning being spent in combatting Senator. Earle's claim for an increase [?] duty on hops to 16 per pound. Senators…

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Election on September 8

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 5

Sir Elliott Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, announced that the writ for the West Sydney election will be issued on August 8. The nominations…

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Maranoa Election. Mr. Hunter Leads by 1503. the Latest Returns. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 2

The latest figures for the Maranoa election are:- Hunter, 10,241; Dunstan, 8738. Majority for Mr. Hunter, 1503…

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More Candidates. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 5

Two other candidates for the West Sydney, vacancy are now mentioned, Alderman Bramston, of the Sydney City Council, who is a member of the…

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Maranoa Election. Country Party Candidate's Big Lead Brisbane

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 3

The latest figures in connection with the Maranoa election are: Hunter (Country Party) 10,515, Dunstan (Labor) 8,957. Mr. Hunter's majority is…

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Central European Unrest Germans and Czecho-slavs Clash. Members Removes From Parliament. Fierce Riots at Aunsig. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 3

A message from Prague (formerly capital of what used to be Bohemia) says: The German Deputies, by alleging provocative action against the…

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English Labor Candidates. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 5

Seventy-three Labor candidates, including seven women, have already been definitely found for the next general election. Others are contemplated…

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West Sydney Seat. Mr. Fisher a Candidate

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 4

At McDonell House this morning it was stated that Mr. Andrew Fisher had announced his intention of contesting the Labor selection ballot for West Sydney…

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The Maranoa Election. Mr. Hunter's Majority. Mr. Tudor Not Alarmed. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 4

The latest returns for the Maranoa election are:--Hunter, 10.515; Dunstan, 8957 Majority for Mr. Hunter, 1558. MELBOURNE, Sunday…

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West Sydney Selection "Andy" Fisher a Candidate. a Three Handed Fight. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 3

It is stated at Labor headquarters that Mr. Andrew Fisher has announced his intention of contesting the Labour selection fer West Sydney. It is…

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Victorian Elections. The Premier's Appeal. for Stability of Government. a Plea for the Older Liberalism. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 5

Mr. H. S. W. Lawson, Premier of Victoria, speaking at Castlemaine to-night, said as a result of the momentary combination of two sectional interests with…

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Maranoa Election. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 August 1921 · page 5

The latest Maranoa returns are:- Hinter, 10,950; Dunstan, 9285…

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Parliament to Meet on August 30

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 4

The State Parliament has been further adjourned till August 30, when both Houses will meet…

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Sta[?] Parliament. a Further Prorogation. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 2

The Government "Gazette" this afternoon contained a notification proroguing the opening of Parliament until August 30…

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