Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

399 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 20

The Dalley Election Mr. Theodore's Intenttons "Rank and File" Member. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 5

Mr. Theodore addressing the electors at Dalley last night. said he had no tention of attempting to displace Mr. Charlton. He made no claim for any…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Black" Show No Members of Parliament Present. Wollongong

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 5

Because Wollongong Show been declared "black" who had been asked to officiate at the opening declined to do so,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

'LEGROPED' Parson and Parliament Nine O'clock Liquor Brewers and Aristocratic Mob Blamed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 5

Rev. D. F. Brandt, of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, referring to the measure before Parliament to enable liquor to be served with meals up…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Grafton Hospital Annual Meeting Election of Committee the Financial Position

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 3

The annual meeting of subscribers of the Grafton District Hospital was held at the Town Hail, Grafton, last night. There were present:-- Messrs. W. A…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Imported Waitresses for Federal Parliament Comment at Canberra. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 5

There was considerable comment at the Federal capital when news was received that 24 English and Scottish girls had arrived at Melbourne en route…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Victorian Elections Dawson to Lead Nationalists. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 5

At a meeting of the Victorian State Nationalist party this evening it was stated that Mr. Lawson, former Premier, will lead them at the State ejections, and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Water Board Election of Chairman Even Voting Ald. Robinson Re-elected Ald. Flaherty Steps Down

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 7

A meeting of the Grafton and South Grafton Water Board took place at the Grafton Town Hall last night; when there were present the chairman (Ald…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Casino Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 6

An election took place on Saturday to fill two vacancies in the Casino Municipal Council caused by the resignations of Aldermen J. Sullivan and H. T. Sheppard…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Blows in Parliament

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

The amending of the Liquer Act to allow drinks to be served with meals at hotels up to 9 p.m., and other amendments, has been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Meeting of Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 3

Arrangements are [?] being made for the programme to be dealt with by Parliament during the last session at Melbourne which will be…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Worst for Years Scene in Parliament. Member Punched on the Jaw Minister Removed From House "Hands Red with Money." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

THE BITTER DEBATE WHICH CHARACTERISED THE PASSAGE OF THE LIQUOR BILL THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Meeting of Parliament

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 8

Arrangements are now, being made for the programme to be dealt with by Parliament during the last session at Melbourne, which will be commenced on…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

For Hospital Candidate

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

Workers for Nurse Bennett, hospital candidate in the Queen of the Surf competition, were extra busy on Saturday. There was a stall in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coal Industry a Critical Situation Discussion in Parliament Outburst by Mr. Scott Fell. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 5

The adjournment of the Legislativa Assembly was moved to-day by Mr. Booth to discuss the "critical "Situation in the coal mining…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Elections Bill Third Reading Passed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

The recommital of the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Bill was moved by the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly to-day in order to insert a new…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ogal and General. New Polling Plages

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., has been advised that additional polling places in Raleigh Electorate have been granted a[?] Bonville Reserve and at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament Sheaf of Questions the Newspaper Tax. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier stated that if the newspaper tax were declared illegal by the High Court, the Government would take steps…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Dalley Election Dr. Nott at Balmain. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

Dr. Nott, who defeated Mr. Theodore for the Herbert seat in Queensland at the last Federal elections, speaking at Balmain last night, on behalf of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

L.c. Hospital the Improvements Scheme Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Lower Clarence Hospital was held in the Maclean Council Chambers, on Wednesday night. Mr. A. McKinnon (president),…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Gothic Despatch Boxes for Federal Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 5

The "Sunday Times" understands that King George is resenting the Commonwealth, for Parliament House at Canberra, with a pair of despatch boxes which are…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →