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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Motion in Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 4

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon the Premier moved: "That this House learns with deep regret of the death of Mr. Storey, and expresses its profound…

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Washington Conference. Australia's Representative. Debate in Federal Parliament Senator Pearce's Selection Certain. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 5

In the Federal House of Representatives the day was spent in discussing the Australian representation at the Washington Conference. Mr. Hughes read cables…

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British By-election. a Win for Labor. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 5

Eighty-six per cent, of the electors of West Houghton polled in the by-election, which was a result of the death of Tyson Wilson (Labor). The polling was:--R…

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State Politics. an Election Predicted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 5

Sir George Fuller, in opening the National Women's Club room said probably they would have to call for the united help of the women much hearlier than was…

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Federal Parliament. The Washington Delegate. Senator Pearce Appointed. Truculent Mr. Considene. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1921 · page 4

In the Hosue or Representatives Mr Hughes, a[?]d laughter, said he had time since he landed in Australia to read the papers, and he knew nothing about the…

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State Politics. The Premiership MR. McGlRR Candidate. Others May Enter the Contest. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1921 · page 4

Mr. McGirr, Minister for Health and Motherhood, definitely announced this morning that he is a candidate for the Premiership. He explained that urged…

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The Goulburn Vacancy Will Mr. Holman Return to Parliament. a Complex Position. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1921 · page 2

There is a likelihood that the way will be opened for the early return of Mr. W. A. Holman to Parliament. It is certain that the Casual Vacancies…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Washington Conference. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 5

In the Senate Senator Millen announced the appointment of Senator Pearcee to represent Australia at Washington. He moved that the Budget papers be printed…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Motion for Supply. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Laird Smith told Mr. Marks thai his attention had been drawn to the rumor that the Australian navy was disappearing…

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Orara Shire Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1921 · page 2

Mr. J. T. Hart, of Ulmarra, whose public activities are well known to all, in this issue announces his candidature for the vacancy in the Orara Shire…

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Federal Parliament "Scrapping the Navy." Disciplining Darwin. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 3

In the House of Representatives this afternoon Mr. Hughes informed by Gabb (Angas, S.A.) that there was no truth whatever in the assertion that…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Senate Amendments in Tariff. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Dr. Earle Page that the question of retaining or, abolishing the position of High Commissioner could be…

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State Politics Meeting of Parliament. the Goulburn Tangle. Caucus and the Basic Wage Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 3

When Parliament meets on Tuesday it will adjourn again, after certain formal announcements have been made, as a mark of respect to the…

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QUEENSLAND Soldier Settlement. Railway Administration. Criticised in Parliament. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 6

The annual report of the Department of Public Lands was tabled in flic Assembly to-day and showed that the number of returned soldiers provided with selections…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. ANOTHER £5,000,000 Loan. the Tariff Duties Schedule. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 5

In the House or Representatives the Treasurer told Mr. Makin that it was not advisable to disclose the particulars as to the wheat held by the Board in the…

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Local and General. Orara Shire Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1921 · page 4

The election to fill the vacancy in the Orara Shire Council takes place to-day (Saturday). There are four candidates, viz., Messrs. A.'G. Bailey, J. T. Hart, E. H…

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Orara Shire Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 October 1921 · page 4

The election to fill the vacancy in the Orara Shire Council takes place next Saturday, October 22. There are four candidates, viz., Messrs. A. G. Bailey,…

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Goulburn Vacancy the Cabinet Quits. Parliament to Decide. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 3

The State Cabinet to-day discussed the Goulburn vacancy problem, caused by Capt. Millard's death. The final decision is to be left to…

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State Parliament a Brief Sitting. Tributes to Deceased Members. Mr. Keegan Sworn In. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 3

The State Parliament met in sombre mood to-day. Since the adjournment two weeks ago two deaths have occurred, viz., those of the leader of the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly Adjourns As a Mark Respect. to Mr. Storey and Captain Millard. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly there was only a sitting of a few minutes this afternoon. The House adjourned as a mark of respect to the late Mr. Storey and…

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