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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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SEPTEMBER 10 Opening of State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 5

The State Parliament will probably reassemble on September 10…

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State Politics Early Election Unlikely No Upper House Appointments. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 4

Although Labor circles predict an early State election and an appeal to the country before the middle of next year it is considered unlikely…

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CENSURE Federal Parliament Eight Minutes Sitting Adjournment of House. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 5

The House of Representatives met at 3 p.m. to-day, and immediately Mr. Bruce notified his intention to move to-morrow for leave to introduce the…

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Drawn From Hat Senate President Election Senator W. Kingsmill's Luck. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 5

Apparently our august and dignified Senators are not above taking sporting' risks when matters of move of less major importance are to be decided…

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Copmanhurst Shire Election

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 7

Interest is growing in the forthcoming contest for the election of one representative for C Riding. The Baryulgil candidate is putting in some useful work…

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By-election Copmanhurst Shire Council Mr. B. T. Crook Returned

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 4

A by-election by postal ballot, to fill the vacancy in the Copmanhurst Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. F. E. Williams, was conducted on…

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Labor Victory in S.A. By-election. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 8

A by-election for the central district No. 1, of the Legislative Council, resulted in an overwhelming victory for Mr. Whitford (Lab.), by 2813 votes. Less than 30…

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Queensland Parliament Opened by Commission. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 5

The Queensland Parliament was opened by Commission to-day. Mr. Charles Taylor was elected Speaker, unopposed. The Governor will perform the ceremonial…

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SEPTEMBER 17 State Parliament to Meet. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, announced to-day that the State Parliament will reopen On September 17. The Governor will perform the opening ceremony…

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Q'land Parliament Useful Measures Forecasted Unemployment Insurance Fund. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 4

The Governor's speech, at the ceremonial opening of Parliament to-day, forecasted the introduction of 26 Bills. Among these is a measure effecting…

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Ashfield Seat A.L.P. Ready for By-election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 4

The general secretary of the A.L.P., Mr. S. Bird, said to-day the Labor party's machinery was ready for immediate operation in the event of a…

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Long Service in Parliament

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 4

Although there were 20 new faces in the 25th Parliament of Queensland, which was formally opened recently, some of the old political stalwarts still remain to…

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Coramba Factory Election

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 1

There were 48 shareholders and 19 proxies at the annual meeting of the Orara Dairy Co. on Saturday. There were four nominations for the…

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Mr. Killen Early Resignation Expected By-election in Riverina. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 5

The statement is made that although Mr. Killen, Country party member for Riverina, who had a heart attack on Friday night, is now out of danger, it is…

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Election of Armidale Bishop. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 3

Much discussion has taken [?] in Anglican circles regarding the election of a new Bishop of Armidale, in succession to Bishop W[?]worth Sheilds . The…

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"Honor of Parliament" Bavin on Jarvie's Expulsion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 5

Asked whether the expulsion of Mr. Jarvie would be made a party matter, Mr. Bavin said: "The honor off Parliament is above party."…

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Wireless Cable Merger Approval Bill in New Zealand Parliament. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 2

Speaking in the New Zealand House of Representatives in the introduction of a measure formally giving the Dominion's approval of the wireless cable merger, Sir…

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£23,000 S. Cross Inquiry Figures in Parliament Country Party Bulletins. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 5

The cost to the Government in the searches for the Southern Cross and Kookaburra, Mr. Marks (Nat.), Went worth, was informed by the Prime…

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Employment of Foreigners Dbbate in W.A. Parliament. Perth

Daily Examiner · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly during the consideration of the Bill limiting the number of foreigners to 10 per cent, of British subjects employed underground…

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'Grossly Indecent' Picture Show Advertisement "The Singing Fool' Question in Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 5

"Grossly indecent and a disgrace to all associated with it," was the description the Minister for Customs, Mr. Gullett, applied to a display…

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