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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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State Parliament. Opening of Third Session. the Governor's Speech. an Ambitious Programme. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 3

The third session of the State Parliament was opened to-day, after a record recess extending over 8½ months. Forty new Bills and amendments…

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Curbing a Monopoly North Sydney Residents Taking Action. Direct Appeal to Parliament Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 3

For the first time in its history the Sydney Ferries Ltd. finds its monopoly of the Harbor traffic assailed. The citizens of North Sydney intend to…

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State Parliament Opened. The Speech From The Throne. Measures to Be Introduced. Two New Members Elected. 16 New Legislative Councillors. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 4

Parliament was opened at noon to-day with the usual pomp and ceremony. There was a large crowd both outside and inside Parliament House. The Governor's…

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Wheat Pool F. AND S. Deputation to Minister. Awaiting Result of Victorian Elections. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 3

A deputation from the Farmers and Settlers' Association waited on Mr. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, and submitted resolutions passed at the…

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Thick Skins for Parliament. Perth

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 2

The Postmaster-General speaking at Perth said it was regrettable that big men in the community did not take a larger share in Parliamentary duties. It…

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The Unemployed. Demonstration at Parliament House

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 5

About five thousand people attended the demonstration outside Parliament House to-night to impress upon the Government the necessity for doing something to…

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Federal Parliament. Senate Discusses Tariff. Many Items Considered. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 5

In the senate, Senator Pearco told senator Keating the Government was urgently considering the position of export jam makers, who complained of the inability…

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Riches in the Ocean Value of Marine Growths. Statement in S.A. Parliament Adelaide

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 3

It was stated in Parliament to-day that it was estimated that there were 4600 million tons of marine fibre on the South Australian coast, with a total…

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State Parliament. Debate on Address-in-Reply. Sir George Fuller's Criticism. Answers to Questions. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Perdriau asked the Premier if he would state the policy of the Government in connection with applications of local bodies of…

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Federal Parliament Tariff in the Senate. Decreased Footwear Duties Recommended. Manufacturers "Absolute Damned Robbers." Melbourne, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 3

The Senate to-night recommended decreased duties on footwear. Senator Guthrie moved that the duties be: British preferential 30 per cent,…

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Victorian Elections. Returns Still Incomplete. Government in a Minority. But May Be Allowed to Carry On. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 4

The latest election returns show no marked change. The Liberal party are still hopeful that they will win the Mornington seat. Some doubt is still felt as to the…

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Victorian Elections. Premier's Big Majority. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 2

Further election figures show that Mr. H. W. Lawson, Premier, won Castlemaine by a majority of 2088, Mr.. McGregor (Nationalist) won Ballarat…

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Telegrams. South Australian Parliament. Motion to Reduce Members. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 2

In the South Australian Assembly Sir Richard Butler submitted a motion in favor of reducing the number of members in the House, which was now 46, and of the…

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Federal Parliament the Senate. to Adjourn for Four Weeks. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 3

The Senate expects to dispose of the tariff schedule to-morrow, and adjourn for four weeks…

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Federal Parliament. Sen Ate Discusses the Tariff Cost of Shipbuilding. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 5

In the Senate Senator Pearce told Senator Thomas he hoped shortly to be able to answer the question as to whether the Government would give the same…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Debate on Motion of Censure Supported by Progressives. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Dr. Arthur presented a petition signed by a number of electors in North Sydney praying that legislative sanction shall not be…

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Victorian Elections. Strength of the Parties. Country Party to Support Government. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 5

The returns of the Victorian elections show that it is practically certain the strength of the parties in the new Parliament will be: Nationalists, 31; Labor, 21:…

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Victorian Elections a Close Contest. Government's Narrow Majority. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 3

It is anticipated that as a result of the Victorian election the Nationalists will number 38, Labor 21, Fanners' Party 10, and Independents 1…

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Labor Split Trades Hall v. Ministry. Members Will Be Opposed at Next Election. Government Accused of Breaking Faith. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 3

It was definitely stated at the Trades Hall to-day that at the next elections Trades Hall candidates will oppose members of the Labor Ministry,…

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Parliament Assembles

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 September 1921 · page 2

Well, the State Parliament is in session again! After a rest extending over eight months, our political fathers have seen fit to break in upon…

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