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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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Coalition Candidates. Full Ticket in Every Electorate. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

It is expected that the selection of candidates by the National Electoral Conference will be completed by the end of next week…

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Political Situation Another Sydney Labor Selection Ballot A. L P. Executive Changes Its Mind Polling Day Tipped for April 22 the Labor Squabble. A.L.P. Executive Will Not Back Down. Mr. McGIRR Not Wanted. May Go Back to Cootamundra. Sydney, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

Matters are still very mixed in the Labor camp. In spite of the threat that Mr. McGirr's followers will endeavor to form their own party to fight…

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The Elections. Coalition Party's Appeal Sound Finance and Economy. Reduction in Taxation Sir George Fuller's Interesting Comparison. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 2

Sir George Fuller stated that the National and Progressive Coalition will make a special appeal to the electors at the forthcoming general elections on…

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Election of the Pope. No Result Yet. a False Alarm. Rome

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 5

In parked charabancs, many English and American tourists, some seated on camp stools, are sketching and photographing the strange scene at St. Peter's…

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State Elections. the Vital Question--finance. What Labor Rule Means. Irrefutable Taxation Figures. Sydney, Saturday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 2

Sir George Fuller made an interesting statement concerning taxation this afternoon. In the course of his statement he said:…

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Parliament Prorogued

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 4

A special Gazette was issued this afternoon proroguing Parliament for another month until March…

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State Elections. Drawing Nearer. Parliament Prorogued. the Probabilities. Sydney, Monday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

A special "Government Gazette" was issued this afternoon, proroguing Parliament until March 7. In the absence of such a Proclamation or of a…

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The Elections. Progressive Party's Aim Outlined By Its Leader. Reason for Separate Entity. Absolute Neglect of Country Interests. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 4

In an article in the "Sun," appearing under his name, Mr. M. F. Bruxner, M.L.A., leader of the Progressive party, states that the party had its being…

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Queensland the Paddington Vacancy. Mrs. T. J. Ryan a Possible Candidate. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 5

The latest in connection with the rush for Labor nominations for the Paddington seat is that Mrs. T. J. Ryan is a possible candidate. She admits that she has been…

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Date of Elections

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 4

It may be taken for granted that the State elections will take place on Saturday, March 25…

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For and Against. Coalition Candidates' Support. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

At Molong the local branch of the Graziers' Association has decided to support the Coalition party. The Farmers and Settlers'…

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Letter to Prime Minister. From Northern Parliament

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 5

The North Ireland Cabinet met in London this morning, after which Sir James Craig sent a letter to Mr. Lloyd George in order to prevent further…

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State Elections Coming

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 2

Apart from the fact that enrolment is compulsory under the State Electoral Act—failure involving a penalty of £2—it is the vital concern of…

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Sydney Nationalist Candidates. Mr. D. Levy Rejected

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 4

Mr. Daniel Levy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly failed to obtain a place at a meeting of the Electoral Council of the Sydney Nationalists for the election…

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The Elections. Progressives Platform. Slogan ef the Party. Production and Scientific Marketing and a Fire Deal. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 4

The platform of the Progressive party contains 12 points. Its slogan is:--"Production, scientific marketing, and a fair deal."…

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Pope Pius Xi. Announcement of Election. Followed by Tumultuous Scenes. Incident of Great Political Significance. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 5

Pope, Pius was formerly librarian at the Vatican and Archbishop of Milan. He is 64 years old. It is believed he will represent the views of the Gasparri…

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British Politics. the Coming Election. Speech by Mr. Thomas. Poison Gas From Downing Street. London, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 3

Mr. J. H. Thomas, M P. general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen speaking at Derby, said it was generally acknowledged that this…

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State Elections More Coalition Trouble. Another Sydney Surprise. Nationalists Reject Mr. Levy. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 3

At a meeting of the Electoral Council of Sydney Nationalists for the purpose of selecting five candidates for the Sydney Electorate the Speaker,…

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Drawing Nearer. Polling Day in Sight. Policy Speech Next Week. Sydney, Wednesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 3

The Premier states that his policy speech will probably be delivered next week at Bathurst…

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British Parliament. The King's Speech. Effort to Reduce Expenditure. Important Questions to Be Dealt With. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 5

The King's speech at the opening of Parliament referred to the success of the Washington Conference as the happiest augury of future international relations,…

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