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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Two Dead Four Others Wounded Shots in Parliament Sensation at Belgrade Tragic End to Violent Debate Belgrade

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 5

A sensation was caused in the Jugoslav Assembly, when a member of the House, Punicha Rachiteh, after a stormy debate, fired several revolver…

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Local and General. Literary Institute Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

The President of the Memorial Literary institute (Mr. W. English) called at this office during the week and informed us ibm in our report of the…

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Pre-election Tours P.M. and Treasurer Dr. Page's Visit to North Coast. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 June 1928 · page 5

The Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) left Canberra this afternoon for Sydney. He will commence his tour of the North Coast of New South…

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G.N. Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 3

Nyangay, a fencied candidate for the G.N. Steeple, is suffering from soreness, while the G.N. Hurdale candidate Arcadius is still under a col[?]…

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U.S. Presidency Al Smith Democratic Candidate New York

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 5

New York Governor A[?] Smith's ascendancy for the Democratic party choice for the U.S. Presidency has now reached a stage where everything points to his…

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By--elections Five in England. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 5

Of the five Parliamentary by-elections now pending, little interest is being displayed in those taking place in Epsom, Holborn and Hallam-Sheffield, owing to…

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Tammany and Presidency U.S. Democrats Selecting Candidate. Houston (Texas)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 5

Tim amazing ascendancy of Tammany Hall is evident in the convention of the Democratic party which met to-day to lay its plans and select its candidate in…

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Local Government Franchise. Polling Booths

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 2

Ordinance 9 under the Local Government Act provides that a council or returning officer shall upon receipt of a petition lodged at least…

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What is a Whip? Important Men in Federal Parliament How to "Keep a House"

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make speeches Mr. A. G. Manning, the member for Macquarie, Mr. J. A. J. Hunter…

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Federal Parliament Review Of The Session Financial Agreement and Arbitration Bill Mr. Bruce's Unassailable Position

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

With the passing of the Arbitration Bill, it can be said that the Bruce-Page Government has put upon the Statute Book all the important legislation that…

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1000 Dogs Lead Them to Parliament House. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 10

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Dog Owners and Trainers' Association, Mr. H. Addis said if the Premier will not meet, a deputation of dog owners and…

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The Country Party Coining Federal Elections Electorate Council Formed Addresses By Federal Treasurer Public Meeting at Grafton Town Hall

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 3

The Federal Treasurer, Dr. Earle Page, had a busy day at Grafton yesterday, when the preliminary arrangements for the campaign of the Country party in connection with the forthcoming Federal elections were considered by the party supporters. In the afternoon a meeting was held at the New State…

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Federal Elections. Country Party Campaign Cowper Electorate Council Formed

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon at the New State rooms, Prince street, a meeting was held of supporters of the Country party, in the Cowper electorate in anticipation of the…

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Democratic Presidential Candidate. Houston (Texas)

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 4

Governor Al Smith, of New York, was nominated as the Democratic Presidential candidate on the first ballot…

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Financial Agreement Delay of W.A. Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 July 1928 · page 3

Because of delay by the West Australian Parliament in adopting the financial agreement before the end of June, New South Wales will lose £100,000 this…

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Victorian Parliament Labor's Precarious Position. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1928 · page 5

The Victorian Parliament will open on Wednesday. With its nominal majority of one, the position of the Labor Ministry is precarious inasmuch as two…

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[?]UPER-CRITIC Polish Parliament Ex-dictator on Politicians Behaved Like Blackguards and Pigs. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1928 · page 5

An extraordinary interview is reported with the former Police Dictator, Pilsudski. Pilsudski criticised the Polish…

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Agricultural Association Adjourned Annual Meeting Election of Committee

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

The following members were present on Wednesday morning at the annual meeting of the Agricultural Association, which had been adjourned…

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Horses' Form Visitors to Carnival Cup and Other Candidates

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 6

Racegoers will be interested in the performances of visiting horses and a brief review of their doings in recent months, will be published each day. Preposterer…

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Horses' Form Visitors to Carnival Cup and Other Candidates Cute Bird

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

The well-known racehorse owner and breeder, Mr. P. Miller, owns Cute Bird, a six-year-old brown gelding, by Magpie (imp.) from Albuna. Cute Bird has 8.1…

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