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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Federal Parliament Senator Pearce's Mission. an Island Offer. Melbourne, Friday Night

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

Immediately the House of Representatives met to-day, Mr. Fenton (Vic.) asked Mr. Hughes what instructions had been given to Senator…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Senate's Requests on the Tariff. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Bamford that the Commonwealth guarantee regarding the price of cotton dropped when the British…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. a Late Sitting. Wheat Acquisition Bill Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly sat until 4 o'clock this morning, considering the Wheat Marketing Bill in committee. Mr. Chaffey moved an amendment to…

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The Irish Problem. Heckling in Parliament. Unionists Ant Ministers. Question of the Truce. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 5

The extreme Unionists are more active than over in tho Commons in heckling Sir Hamar Greenwood severely. As regards the alleged breaches of the truce in…

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State Parliament. Government Defeated, Ranks Temporarily Split. "Preference" in Excelsis. an Early Morning Scene. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 4

There was a temporary split in the Government ranks early this morning in Parliament, and on the motion that the question be put the Government was…

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Irish Crisis Lloyd George's Intention. Resignation or Election London

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

The "Daily Herald" (Labor organ) says: "Mr. Lloyd George is making an attempt to secure a settlement without conceding the Irish demand of…

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General Election Probable

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 5

The "Weekly Despatch" states if Ulster refuses provincial status, Mr. Lloyd George, conscious of weakness in the Liberal side of the coalition, will…

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The One House Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 2

The only justification so far publicly made Premier of Queensland, for abolishing the Upper House in that State in direct defiance of the will of the people, as expressed in the referendum specially taken…

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Smaller States. Petitions to Parliament and Federal Convention. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 3

Representatives of the New Settlers' movement are holding a big meeting in Sydney on Monday next, and a petition is being prepared for presentation…

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State Parliament. Wheat Marketing Bill. in the Legislative Assembly. Answers to Numerous Questions. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Sir George Fuller asked the Premier if he were in a position to give the House any information in regard to the…

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Deportation of Criminals Authorities Refuse Passports. One an I.W.W. Prisoner. Statement in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 5

Mr. Dooley returned from the Premiers Conference disappointed at his failure to induce the Federal Government to assist him in deporting the I.W.W. prisoners…

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State Parliament Wheat Marketing Bill Minister's Third Reading Speech. Successful Point of Order. Should Phyllis Hume Be Released Sundry Questions

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 3

In Parliament this afternoon, Mr. T.D. Mutch (Minister for Education), replying to Mr. J. E. Birt (Labor, Sydney), said the Minister for Local…

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The Irish Problem. Will Ulster Be Sacrificed? The Surrendering of Rights. Lively Scene in Parliament. a Provisional Agreement. Government's Attitude in the Conference. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir William Davison and Mr. Ronald McNeill, who asked for an assurance that the Government would do nothing to coerce…

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State Elections. a Lady Candidate. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 2

Mrs. Laverty will contest the St. George electorate at next State elections in the Nationalist interests…

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State Parliament. Wheat Bill Passes. City Council Amendment Bill. Application of the Gag Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Premier, Mr. Do[?]y, made a statement in regard to mat[?]s that arose at the Premier's Conference. He said…

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State Parliament. Another Rowdy Session Wheat Bill Gagged Through Scenes of Great Disorder. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day, The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. W. F. Dunn, replying to Mr. B.J. Doe (Nationalist, Sturt), said he would during…

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Federal Parliament. House to Meet on Tuesdays. Idle Commonwealth Shipping. Sulphur and Timber Duties. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 5

The Senate made progress in committee with the Public Service. Bill and adjourned to next day after reading the Supply Bill for the first time…

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Labor Candidates Defeated. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 5

As a result of elections held in Victoria and Smith Wards of the City Council in Melbourne, the Labor candidates were defeated in each instance…

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Draft Settlement. Favorable to Sinn Fein. Ulster To Be a Province: Within Them Irish Dominion. Possibilities of an Election. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 5

It is understood a plan has been submitted to Ulster whereby she becomes a province with in the Irish Dominion, the…

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Q.C. EXAM. 30,000 Candidates To-day. Sydney, Wednesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 2

The Qualifying Certificate Examination will be held to-morrow throughout the public schools of the State. Over 30,000 scholars will sit, whereof…

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