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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Queensland Parliament Official Opening To-day. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 5

Members of the 24th Parliament of Queensland formally took the oath of allegiance and were sworn in at Parliament. House at noon to-day. There was no at…

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Seamen's Union Election of Officers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 5

A meeting of the Seamen's Union was held to-day, at which nominations for the general presidency and general secretaryship were received. Mr. C. O'Neill,…

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Shale Oil Bounty Act Extended Federal Parliament Tariff Board and Cotton Bounties. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Forde (Q.) gave notice of motion, requiring the Government to introduce a Bill authorising the payment of bounties…

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Bonville Polling Place

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 4

Much local satisfaction has been expressed at the fact that Bonville Reserve has been made a polling place for Federal purposes. No doubt the…

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Leave to Appeal Why Judd Didn't Vote Did Not Like Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 August 1926 · page 5

Ernest Edward Judd to-day appealed to the High Court for special leave to appeal against his conviction and fine of 10 for having failed to vote at the last Federal…

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The Referendum Polling Day, Sept. 4 Voting Is Compulsory Hints to the Electors

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 4

1. Electors must, record their votes, as voting is compulsory. 2. Record your vote, if possible, at the nearest polling booth to your place…

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Aid to Roads Federal Parliament Debate Dr. Page in Defence Good Roads for Producers. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 August 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives the debate on the Aid to Roads Bill was resumed by Mr. Breunnn, who opposed the Bill, which he considered unconstitutional…

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Farmers and Settlers Election of Officers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 5

The following officers of the Farmers and Settlers' Association were elected unopposed:--President, Mr. T. I. Campbell; vice-presidents, (North) Messrs. R…

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Next Election. Narrabri

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 4

A meeting of the Gwydir Electorate Council urged that the Country party should contest all electorates at which there was a reasonable chance of success,…

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French Politics Parliament at Versailles Constitutional Question. Paris

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 5

Only for the third time in history, and the first time for 42 years, the National Assembly met to-day to deal with a constitutional question, at the palace at…

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Butter for Britain Australia's Contribution Questions in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 4

In the House of Representatives today, the Minister for Customs told Mr. Ferde that Britain, in 1925, imported 278,000 tons of butter from all countries,…

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P.P. Union Election of Sectional Committees. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 5

The result of the election of the Sectional Committees of the Primary Producers Union has been announced: -- Butter, Messrs F. H. Bartlelt, Alstonville…

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End of Session Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 5

When the House of Representatives resumed business at 2 o'clock to-day Mr. Bruce moved 'that leave of absence be given all members until Parliament…

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Cobham Guest of State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 4

Captain Cobham was entertained at luncheon at Paris House to-day by members of the State Parliament. The Deputy Leader of the Government,…

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Cathedral Parish. Annual Meeting Successful Year's Work Election Oe Officers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 7

The parishioners of the Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton, held their annual meeting in the Parish Hall on Thursday night. The Vicar, Rev. Canon Needham,…

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Trade Treaty Issue in Canadian Elections. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 August 1926 · page 5

The Canada-Australia treaty is a prominent feature of the meetings of the ex-Premier of Canada's campaign here. Hon. J. H. King, a former Minister,…

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The Referendum Polling Day, Sept. 4 Voting Is Compulsory Hints to the Electors

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 3

1. Electors must record their votes, as voting is compulsory. 2. Record your vote, if possible, at the nearest polling Booth to your place…

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AWAITING McTlERNAN Parliament Postponed Cabinet Discusses Legislation Late Shopping Night Maygo. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 4

The State Cabinet to-day decided to postpone opening of Parliament from September 14 to 18. This decision as reached as the result of a cable from to…

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Mfd Clarence P, and A, Assn. Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 7

The first meeting of the newly-appointed committee of the Mid-Clarence P. and A. Association was held in the Council Chambers, Ulmarra, on Wednesday…

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REFERENDUM Mr. Bruce In Sydney 'Little Instructive Criticism' Government and Pre-election Promises. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 5

Great enthusiasm prevailed to-night, when a crowded audience heard the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, open the referendum Campaign at the Sydney Town Hall. His…

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