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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Mr. Holman Not a Candidate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 5

Mr. Holman says he is not an aspirant for State Parliamentary honors, either in connection with the Goulburn vacancy or in any other way at the present time…

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Municipal Elections in Berlin. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 October 1921 · page 5

The municipal elections resulted in a small majority for the non-Socialistic parties, which is attributed partly to public resentment regarding the Upper Silesian…

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Berlin Municipal Elections. "Reds" Heavily Defeated. London, Monday Night

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

At Berlin the municipal elections resulted in a considerable gain for the non-Socialists, while the Communists were heavily defeated…

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State Parliament. Protests Against State Lottery. the Goulburn Vacancy. Relief for Flood Damage. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly four petitions were received protesting against the proposal to introduce a State lottery. The Minister for Agriculture informed…

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Branding of Stock. New Bill Before Parliament. Cancellation All Brands. with Right to Re-register. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this evening, Mr. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, moved the second reading of the Registration of Stock Brands Bill. He said there…

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Federal Parliament The Economy Campaign Speech by Dr. Earle Page. Charges of Prodigality and Mismanagement. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives in Committee of Supply Mr. Charlton insisted on his right to speak, and after a long speech he moved the reduction of the first…

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State Parliament. Harried Ministers. Deluged with Questions. the Basic Wage Scandal. Many North Coast Subjects. Curious Division on Sydney Harbor Bridge. Registration of Brands Bill Explained. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 3

The State Parliament settled down to business this afternoon. It was evident that the Government's procrastination in gazetting the lower…

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Mr. Ashford's Absence From Parliament. Gilgandra

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 4

Considerable discussion has ensued in this portion of the Wammerawa electorate consequent on the statement by Mr. T. J. Ley, M.L.A., while visiting the electorate,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Questions Regarding Basic Wage. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Opposition members displayed great activity in questioning Ministers in regard to the proposed wheat pool…

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Federal Parliament. The Economy Campaign. Dr. Earle Page's Motion. Federal Treasurer's Reply. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives Dr. Earle Page's proposal to reduce the estimates by 10, which was. moved formally the previous evening, was discussed in…

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The Irish Conference. To Be Resumed To-Day. Consideration of the Truce. Questions in Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 5

It is now possible that the Irish Conference will not resume until October 21. The committee is meanwhile busy transacting preliminary business, and the Sinn…

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MR. McGIRR'S Suggestions. Abolition of the Board. Parliament to Fix Wage at 85-. SYDNEY, Thursday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 3

The Labor Caucus to-day resumed its discussion of the basic wage question. The Minister for Labor (Mr. McGirr)…

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State Parliament. Motherhood Endowment Bill Second Reading Debate. "Fitz" and "Mother" Politics in Prison. the Nymboida Scheme. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Dooley) and Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn) were bombarded with questions in the Assembly this evening concerning the…

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News and Notes Orara Shire Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 2

Polling for a Councillor to fill the vacancy caused in Orara Shire Council by the resignation of Mr. E. E. Small will take place at the Council…

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Queensland Politics Excitement in Parliament. Government Nearly Ousted. Anti-labor Forces Confer. Brisbane

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1921 · page 5

Excitement prevailed in Parliament late last night, when the Leader of the Opposition moved a no-confidence motion against the Government…

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Federal Parliament. The Economy Campaign. a Crisis Averted. Government Will Reduce Expenditure Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, in the debate on Dr. Earle Page's motion to reduce the estimates, Mr. Watt said he thought that sufficient allowance had not…

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State Politics. The Goulburn Vacancy. a Constitutional Aspect. May Be a By-election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1921 · page 5

Mr. Dooley this afternoon gave an unqualified denial to the statement that he had arranged to ask the Leader of the Opposition to nominate a member to fill…

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Early Elections Unjustified London

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 October 1921 · page 5

Speaking at the Labor Conference at Southampton, Mr. Arthur. Henderson maintained that even if the Irish Conference broke down, there would be no…

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Orara Shire Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 October 1921 · page 4

The extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in B Riding caused by the retirement of Mr. E. E. Small was held on Saturday with the following result:--W. K…

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Boiled Over Irish Negotiations Sudden and Grave Crisis. De Valera's Telegram to the Pope. Lloyd George Talks Straight General Election Imminent. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1921 · page 2

The "Daily Express" says: "A grave crisis has arisen in regard to the Irish peace negotiations with dramatic suddenness, owing to De…

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