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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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British By-elections. Another Win for Labor. London

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

The Peninstone election resulted in a win for Gillies (Labor), who polled 8560 votes, Pringle (Independent Liberal) scoring 7984 and Rinchcliffe…

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International Trade. the Cultivation of Cotton. Debate in Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 March 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons in the debate on international trade, Mr. George Roberts emphasised the importance of strengthening inter-Imperial ties and…

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Deserted Wives. of Australian Soldiers. Questions in Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons Mr. W. E. Guinness drew attention to the hardship caused to the wives deserted in the United Kingdom by Australian soldiers. The…

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Making Germany Pay Debate in Parliament. Inconsistency of the Opposition Mr. Lloyd George's Reply. Advantage to Allied Trade. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil moved the reduction of the Foreign Office vote. Nevertheless he agreed that this time had not yet arrived to modify…

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West Australia. Heavy Polling at Elections. Woman Defeats Attorney-general. Perth

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 March 1921 · page 4

The West Australain elections proceeded quietly yesterday, but the polling was heavier than was anticipated. The first final count is from West Perth…

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South Africa. Prince Arthur Opens Parliament a Brilliant Ceremony. the Speech From the Throne. Cape Town

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 March 1921 · page 5

In bright sunshine Prince Arthur of Connaught, accompanied by Princess Alexandra, opened Parliament in the presence of the largest crowd on record. It…

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Federal Politics. Mr. Fleming's Change Over. Comment by Mr. Tudor. Parliament to Meet on April 6. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 March 1921 · page 4

The interest created by Mr. W. M. Fleming's move from the Nationalist party to the Country party is already showing signs of waning…

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Westralian Elections. a Heavy Poll. Perth

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1921 · page 2

The Westralian elections yesterday proceeded quietly and without incident. The polling was heavy…

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West Australia. Result of the Elections. Labor Wins Some Seats. and Defeated in Others. Perth

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 5

The people of Western Australia have elected their eleventh Parliament. As to the composition of the Legislative Assembly it is premature to speak, but it…

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Westralian Elections. Ministers' Bad Time. First Woman Member Elected Perth, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 3

The polling at the West Australian elections was solid, and the personnel of the new Parliament will be considerably changed as a result…

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West Australian Elections. Mrs. Cowan Interviewed. Forgetfulness of Man. Perth

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 5

Mrs. Cowan, who was elected to the West Perth seat in the West Australian Parliament is the first Australian woman member of Parliament, and is over 60…

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South Africa. an Election Petition. Justified by a Recount. Cape Town

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 5

Mr. Stewart, the defeated Labor condidate at East London in the recent elections, applied to the Supreme Court for an inspection of the votes recorded, alleging…

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Westralian Elections. First Woman M.l.a

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 4

The position of the Labor Party, has improved as a result of the W.A. State elections, on Saturday, but there will be no serious changes in Parliament…

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South Australia. the Coming Elections. Plethora of Candidates. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 5

The nominations for the South Australian elections were declared yesterday. Two Liberal candidates for York's Peninsula have been returned unopposed. For…

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Imperial Parliament. Not Favored by Dominions. Statement by Sir John Findlay. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 3

Sir John Findlay, of N.Z., in an address at the Junior Constitutional Club, said the feeling in Australia and New Zealand towards a formal…

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St. Patrick's Day in London. Questions in Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 5

Shamrocks were selling in London streets as usual on St. Patrick's Day, but the wearing of the emblem was not so universal as heretofore. There were…

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A Knotty Problem. Very Heavy Polling. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 5

With the conclusion of the plebiscite work of partition of the provinces the knottiest problem is the important industrial triangle at Gliewitz, Beuthen, and…

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The A.m.p. Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2
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The great public importance of the Australian Mutual Provident Society gives special interest to the election to fill the two seats on the Board…

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Candidates Hardening. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

In the betting market to-day Elfacre hardened for the Doncaster and further support came for Clan Fingon. Sardis, as the result of his gallop this…

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