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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

975 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 32 of 49

British Unemployed. Official Deputation Wanted. Speaker Urged to Summon Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 5

The Trades Union General Council and the Labor party Executive have jointly requested the Prime Minister to receive an official Labor deputation, and discuss…

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State Parliament. a Late Sitting Supply Debate. a Trial of Strength. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 3

In the State Parliament late last night. Mr. Wearne (Progressive leader) moved an amendment to the Supply Bill, that supply be reduced by 20s…

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British Unemployment a Grave Situation. Demand for Immediate Meeting of Parliament. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 3

The Trade Union and Labor Party Executives conferred regarding unemployment and adopted a resolution calling on the Government to realise the…

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Ronald-harper Case. a Scene in Parliament. SIR G. Fuller and Mr. Molesworth. a Charge of Perjury. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 5

On the motion for the adjournment in the Legislative Assembly early this morning, Mr. Molesworth read a telegram regarding the Ronald-Harper case in which…

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N.Z. Parliament Opened by Governor-general. Speech From the Throne. Need for Continued Economy. Wellington, N.Z.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

The Dominion Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor-General, Admiral Lord Jellicoe. The speech from the Throne referred to the…

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Hints on Teaching of English. Q.c. Candidates

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

Children must be made to work Composition, spelling and writing should have careful attention. Teach child to write quickly as well as legibly…

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Orara Shire by Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

Nominations closed at 5 p.m. yesterday with the Returning Officer, Mr. W. J. Hawthorne, of candidates for the vacancy in the Orara Shire,…

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State Parliament. Supply Bill Passes All Stages. Explanation by W. G. ASHFORD. Regarding the Charges of Immorality. Bitter Attack on Mr. S. MACK, K.C. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 5

The Supply Bill for £3,269,000 passed all stages in the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Wearne moved an amendment that the amount be reduced by the sum of £1,…

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Northern Parliament. the First Scene. Belfast

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 5

The first division and the first scene in the Ulster House of Commons was the result of criticisms against the Premier, Sir James Craig, that the Ministerial…

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Queensland a Scene in Parliament. Burglars at Railway Station. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-night during a debate on the vote for the Agent-General's office, Mr. Gledson (Labor) said the leader of the National parry had…

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State Parliament. the Gag Applied. Violent Scenes in Assembly. Government's Action Bitterly Resented. a Narrow Victory. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 2

There were riotous scenes in the Legislative Assembly this morning when the Government applied the gag on the censue motion…

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State Parliament. Scene of Great Disorder. During an All-night Sitting. The Motion of No-Confidence. Defeated by 42 Votes to 40. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 5

There was an unprecedented scene of disorder in the Legislative Assembly shortly before 3 o'clock this morning, when the Government attempted to gag the…

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Orara Extraordinary Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 4

In connection with the extraordinary election to be held on Saturday, October 22, for the appointment of one councillor for Riding B of the Orara Shire, the…

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Probability of an Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 4

Mr. O'Brien, M.L.A., in addressing the Culcairn Labor League, emphasised the need for organisation as an early election might take place…

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British By-election. Second Lady Member. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 September 1921 · page 5

The second lady member of the House of Commons was elected to-day as the result of a by-election for Louth. Mr. Wintringham, widow of the late member…

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England's Second Lady M.P. Woman Wins Louth By-election. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 September 1921 · page 3

The election for the Louth vacancy resulted in the return of a woman candidate, Mrs. Wintringham, an Independent Liberal…

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Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 28 September 1921 · page 2

The scenes in the Legislative Assembly on Friday morning last when the Government applied the gag to the censure motion were almost…

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JAPAN. In the Hands of a Clique. with Militarist Tendencies. Above Parliament and the People. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 September 1921 · page 5

"The Times" features a striking article from its special correspondent in Japan. He depicts Tokio as typical of the new Japan, and is seething with activities,…

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State Parliament. Three Members Apologise. the Hours of Session. House to Meet at 2 O'clock. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 September 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Messrs. O'Halloran, and Jaques and Dr. Arthur apologised to the House for action they took in breaking the Bar…

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State Parliament. "Perfect Ladies" an Avalanche of Questions. Sir George Fuller on the "Mystery" Loan. Abolishing Life Tenure for Ms.L.C. House to Meet Earlier. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 September 1921 · page 3

Parliament assembled at 11.30 this morning. The acting Premier, Mr. J. Dooley, proceeded to Government House, where he presented the…

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