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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

324 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 17

County Council Illegally Constituted Unexpected Development New Election Necessary

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 2

When the members of the Clarence County Council met yesterday they discovered that as a council, they did not exist, and not being officially in existence…

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Telegrams Eden-monaro Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 4

The Eden-Monaro election campaign will commence in real earnest within a few days when all off the leaders will take part including Mr. Bruce, Mr. Charlton and Dr…

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Queensland Elections Ballot Papers Being Printed. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 5

Ballot papers are being printed at the Government Printing Office in readiness for the general elections. This is regarded in some quarters as a good indication of…

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Locarno Pact Debate in French Parliament. Paris

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 3

The importance which France attaches to the united British Empire foreign policy was illustrated in the Chamber of Deputies' third day's debate on the…

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State Parliament to Adjourn for Month. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 5

In order to "give the Upper House a chance to get through its programme" the Legislative Assembly will adjourn for a month at the end of this week…

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The Local Government Elections

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 4

On present in cations it looks quite possible that the councils will escape the risk and expenditure o[?]an election this year. Unless the Government passes the Local…

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"Chopping Block" Parliament to Adjourn Premier's Statement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 5

"It is intended after a month's adjournment to commence another session of the State Parliament, which will continue for the remainder of the year,"…

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County Council Election Of Delegates Local Governing Bodies Meet Representatives Reappointed

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 6

The special meetings of the constituent councils of the Clarence River county district met yesterday for the purpose of electing their representatives to the…

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Hospital Carnival Ugly Man Competition Position of the Candidates

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 6

Three of the candidates in the "Ugly Man" competition handed in money to the hon. treasurer (Mr. F. W. O. White man) yesterday morning and their flags…

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Federal Parliament Migration Agreement Labor and Geneva Tax on Tariff. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Bruce told Mr. Mackay that the Queensland Government had not yet signed the migration agreement, but he believed its…

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Elections Bill Legislative Council Another Government Reverse Further Defeat on Arbitration Bill. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 4

The first division taken in the Legislative Council to-night resulted in another defeat for the Government. The Industrial Arbitration Bill, as…

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Eden-monaro Election. Big Victory for Perkins Expected. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 2

It is expected that Mr. Perkins, Nationalist candidate, will win the Eden-Monaro seat by a majority of at least 3000 votes…

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Shire Council Extraordinary Election Varied Business Paper

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 2

At the February meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council there were present, Cr. Mulbeare (president), end Cre. Jobnson, Boultwood,…

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"Ghastly Cesspool" Present State Parliament "Graft-- Corruption-- Jobbing" Startling Allegations Positions Offered in Exchange for Honesty. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 5

Mr. Bryant, M.L.G., in a lengthy statement, says in connection with the proposal to abolish the Upper House he was tortured by a Labor Minister and…

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Hospital Carnival. "Ugly Man" Competition Position of the Candidates

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 4

The positions, of the flags for the various candidates in the "Ugly Man" competition remained unaltered over the week end, the order being as follows:-- Mr…

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Eden -Monaro Federal By-election Nationalist Should Have Big Majority. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 March 1926 · page 4

The by election in Eden Monaro, made necessary by the death of Sir Au[?]tin Chapman, was held yesterday. The fight was a straight out one…

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Telegrams "Must Go After Things." Parliament Would Shelve Them. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 4

Mr. Sanders, M.L.A., told the Lane Cove Council last night that in Paraliament he found if a member did not go after things himself they were shelved in the hope that…

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Tariff Debate Federal Parliament "Reasonable Protection'' High Duties on Machinery. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

When the House of Representatives met to-day Mr. Bruce told Mr. Blakeley that the Government would consider a suggestion to have a bust of Roderick…

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RUMORS Upper House Fight Governor's Recall Demanded Crisis May Lead to Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

It was stated in political circles to-day that the Premier has already cabled to the Dominions Office, demanding the recall of the Governor,…

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General Election Probable

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 3

It was stated in political circles in Sydney yesterday that the Premier has already., cabled to the Dominions Office, demanding the recall of the…

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