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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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The Elections Mr. Lang Sanguine Nominations by Labor Faction Mr. Gillies Opposed for Byron Selection. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1927 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Lang, addressing workmen at Bunnerong to-day, said: "It I had any doubts as to our prospects at the forthcoming elections they have been…

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The Coming Elections Will There Be Delay? Effort to Defer. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 4

It is reported that an influential section of the Labor party is still trying to induce Mr. Lang to defer the date ol the State elections. A move to this…

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Temperance Questions for Candidates

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the North Coast Temperance Council at Lismore last week, it was resolved on the motion of Rev. J. Gillespie, seconded by Mr…

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Election of Committee

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1927 · page 2

The following were nominated for the committee for the ensuing year, and being the required number were declared. elected: Rev G. A. Little,…

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Grafton Debating Society Successful Inaugural Debate Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 4

The Grafton Debating Society met last night, at the Town Hall, to adopt rules, elect officers and hold its first debate. There was a good attendance, over which…

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Farmers' Questions for Prospective Candidates

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 4

Branch committees of the Byron electorate of the Country party have instructed their delegates to the conference for selection that meets on July 26 to put…

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Armidale Electorate. Mr. Drummond Selected As C.p. Candidate

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 4

The Armidale Electorate Council of the Country party has endorsed the candidature of Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A. Two nominations were received, namely, that…

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Tote in England Wanted by Members of Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 5

Members of the House of Commons, in whose constituencies there are racehorse training establishments, are again agitating the Government on the question of…

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Electioneering Pacts. Perth

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 5

Three motions opposing any further pacts of electioneering arrangements will be moved at the forthcoming annual conference of the Primary Producers'…

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Election of N.r.m.a. Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 4

The chairman of the Tweed-Richmond branch of the N.R.M.A. (Rev. Father Nicol) is a candidate for the Council of the N.R.M.A., for election of which…

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Cricket Association Election of Officers Smaller Profits. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 4

There were no surprises in the election of officers at the seventieth annual meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association to-night, with the exception that…

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Cowper Queen of the Day Nominating the Candidates

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 4

As will be seen by the advertisements appearing in to-day's paper, a movement is being made to have candidates, appointed for the local competition…

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Municipal Elections Preparation of Rolls. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 4

The Minister for Local Government, Mr. Keegan, to-day issued a reminder that all native born or naturalised adults, having the necessary six months'…

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OCTOBER 8 Government's Intentions the Election Date. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 4

Mr. Lang stated last might that it was the Government's intention to hold the elections, as already stated on October 8 unless something unforeseen happened…

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Found Dead in Chair Caretaker of Federal Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 4

Mr. J. West, [?]aretaker at Federal Parliament House, Canberra, was found dead, sitting in a chair in his room, yesterday afternoon…

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The Elections

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 2

It is practically certain that the State elections will be held on October 8—a little more than two months from date. A large number of electors…

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British Parliament Adjourns. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 5

The House of Commons wound up the session after a day of grievances and adjourned…

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Cowper Queen of Day Competition Meeting to Select Candidates

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 4

A meeting for the purpose of selecting a candidate to compete in the local competition is advertised to take place at the South Grafton School of Arts…

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State Politics Dissolution Of Parliament Murphy Leaves Labor McKELL Will Follow Lang. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 August 1927 · page 5

It is proposed by the Government that Parliament shall be dissolved on September 10 or 17, and the elections held on October 8…

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Agricultural Association Adjourned Annual Meeting Election of Committee

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the Dorrigo Agricultural Society was held in the Literary Institute on Wednesday morning. The attendance…

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