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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

324 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 17

Queensland Elections Holiday for Public Servants. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 5

A holiday has been granted to the State public servants on election day. Railway employees, as far as possible, will also be granted a holiday, but those required…

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Not "Official" Labor Port Curtis Labor Candidate. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

At Rockhampton to-day Mr. Justice Brennan granted an interlocutory injunction restraining Frederick Woolnough Paterson from holding himself out as a…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 5

A proclamation was issued in Melbourne yesterday, summoning both Houses of the Federal Parliament to meet on May…

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Unique Case Shire President Prosecuted by Clerk Election Irregularities Alleged. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 4

A case unique in the history of local government in New South Wales was mentioned at the Lismore court to-day…

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"Near Civil War." Mr. Baldwin's Statement. If Parliament Fails. Some Other Force Will Prevail. London, Monday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 3

In the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin said he did not think the leaders realised when they decided upon a general strike that it would come…

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Labor Day Election Propaganda Procession in Brisbane Police and Unemployed. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 4

Labor Day was celebrated in Brisbane to-day, having been postponed from Monday last to serve propaganda purposes for the general elections on Saturday…

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Queensland Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2

The Queensland general elections, took place on Saturday. Polling passed off quietly, and, there were no untoward incidents reported from any…

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Shire Council Elections Alleged Irregularities Cases Dismissed. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 4

The case in which John Allen, clerk to the Gandurimba and Terania Shire Councils, in his capacity as returning officer at the last shire election proceeded…

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Warm Interchanges Questions in Parliament the Press Situation Why the "Gazette" Is Published. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 5

In the House of Commons there were some warm interchanges between Mr. Churchill and Labor members following a question by Mr. Kenworthy as to whether…

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Ulmarra Queen Competition Position of Candidates

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 4

A reversal in the flags was again made yesterday. The town candidate's colors. violet and green, are now on top. As advertised, a social in connection…

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Ulmarra Council Election To-day's Poll

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 4

Electors of Ulmarra will given the choice to-day of two candidates for the position of alderman, rendered vacant by the retirement of Ald. Gow. The…

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One Vote Victory Ulmarra Council Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 4

The extraordinary election held to fill the vacancy in the Ulmarra Municipal Council caused by the retirement of Ald. Gow, took place on Saturday last, and…

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Reassembling of Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 4

Supporters of the Government will reassemble in Melbourne on Monday, 17lh inst. for the purpose of attending Nationalist and Country Party…

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Federal Parliament. Important Bills. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 3

When the Federal Parliament meets to-morrow two bills will be introduced, one to provide for the taking of a referendum to alter the Constitution…

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Mayoral Elections

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 4

Murwillumbah Municipal Council has decided to co-operate with Newcastle City Council in urging the Government to give effect to a proposal that the election…

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Federal Politics Resumption of Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 4

Parliament resumed on Wednesday to deal with what is probably one of the most momentous programmes for many years. The Composite Government during…

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Egyptian Elections Zaghlulists' Sweeping Victory. Cairo

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 5

The members of the Ittehad party were routed at the elections, the Zaghlulist Coalition having captured all twenty seats wherein the result hitherto was not…

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Resumption of Parliament

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

Parliament resumed on Wednesday to deal with what is probably one of the most momentous programmar for many years. The…

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Federal Politics Resumption of Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 4

Parliament resumed, on Wednesday to deal with what is probably one of the most momentous programmes for many years. The Composite…

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Grafton Ambulance Election of Superintendent Mr. F. Beckman Appointed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 3

A meeting of the committee of the Grafton District Ambulance Was held at the Town Hall, when there were present: Messrs. T. J. Roberts (presiding), D. J…

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