Six Seats Country Will Lose More Members in City Question in Parliament. Sydney
On the basis of one man one vote, it was only right that representation of the country in Parliament should be reduced if the population in…
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Politics & elections, 1926
324 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 17
Fewer Seats Country Representation Questions in Parliament. Sydney
In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Bavin asked the Premier whether he had noticed statements in the press to the effect that the redistribution of seats…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Say It Outside" Allegations of Bribery Incident in Queensland Parliament. Brisbane
Something in tire nature of a bombshell was thrown into Parliament this afternoon when Mr. Kerr, a member of the Opposition, alleged that graft had been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dry Canberra Queanbeyan Too Close Prohibitionists' Suggestion a Sober Parliament. Sydney
Because intoxicating liquor can easily be conveyed from Queanbeyan to Canberra, which is at present dry, prohibitionists believe that Queanbeyan should be declared dry…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Prohibition Alliance Mobilising for Elections. Sydney
The Slate Conference of New South Wales Prohibition Alliance has resolved to mobilise its forces for the next elections. A resolution was carried to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U.S. Congress Elections Next Month Biter Contest. Washington
The regular biennial Congressional elections, which will be held on November 2 promise to assume paramount, importance, due to certain outstanding economic…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local and General Additional Polling Facilities for Grafton
Dr. Earle Page, M.P., has been informed by the Chief Electoral Officer that it is proposed to provide polling facilities at Arthur street and Cranworth…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gerrymandered Queensland Electorates Allegations in Parliament. Brisbane
Allegations that the Government had gerrymandered the electorates of Queensland so as to retain office were made by Mr. Kelso in the Assembly to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Country Party All Country Seats to Be Contested at Next Election Sydney
The Country Party intends to submit candidates for the whole of the 89 country seats ai next State general elections…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Next Elections Country Party Attitude Exchange of Preferences Conference with Nationalists? Sydney
The Leader of the Country party, Mr. Buttenshaw, stated to-day that the fact that his party had decided to contest the whole of the 39…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U.S ELECTIONS Abuse And Vicious Names Bitter Fight Charges Against President. Washington
As is usual in American political campaigns, when an election draws near personal abuse and mud-slinging become rife, and the present…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Chillagoe Smelters Matter Before Parliament the Speaker's Veto. British
In the Queensland Parliament to-day, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Moore, endeavored to move the adjournment of the House to allow members to debate the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →U.S. ELECTION. Republicans Leading Gains by Democrats the Liquor Referendum. New York
Early returns in the United States Congressional elections show that the Democrats have gained tour seats in the Senate and need nine more to obtain a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ransacked Opposition Leader's Room in Queensland Parliament. Brisbane
A profound sensation was caused in Parliamentary circles to-day, when it was known that between the adjournment at lunch and tea time on Wednesday the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Labor Gains L.G. Elections in Britain. London
The final municipal election results in 254 towns in England and Wales show that the Conservatives elected number 604, a gain of 52 and losses 95;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Nationalist M's,l,a Approve of Election Arrangements. Sydney
A meeting of the Parliamentary Nationalist party held to-day unanimoasly endorsed the decisions arrived at by a meeting of the Nationalist Association of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Indian Elections How Women Voters Webs Reached. Calcutta
The Indian elections arc in full saving. The Swarajists, or Home Rulers, adopted novel propaganda to reach voters unable to be interviewed by agents owing to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →In a Body Soldier Settlers Visit Q'sland Parliament Minister's Changed Attitude. Brisbane
At a conference of soldier settlers today, various matters affecting their welfare were discussed, and it was decided to place these before Mr. Dunstan,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Governor Mr. McTiernan's Report Constitutional Position to Be Referred to Parliament Sydney
The Legislative Assembly will shortly be called on to decide whether or not the Imperial Government should be asked to recall the State…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SHADOWS Over Labor Party Loughlin and Others Rumors of Resignations an Early Election? Sydney
A HURRIEDLY CALLED MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON APPROVED OF THE REPORT OF…
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