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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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British By-election Conservatives Retain Seat. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 5

East Toxteth by-election, resulted: -- Henry Mond, son of Lord Melehett (Conservative) 9692, J. J. Cleary (Labor) 6563, A. T. Roberts (Liberal) 6206…

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Polling on Trains

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

It was announced on Saturday that it had been decided to estabish absent voting places on certain trains to enable travellers on Queensland State election…

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Outburst of Disorder More Police Protection in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 5

The Speaker, Sir Daniel Levy, stated in the Legislative Assembly to-day that in view of the conduct in the public gallery yesterday he had taken steps to…

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Diseased Cattle Sent to Sydney. Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Carter (C.P.) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby, whether his attention had been drawn to a statement…

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Convicted of Serious Offence. Member of Parliament in Trouble. Ottawa

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 5

Louis M. Augur (Liberal), the youngest member of the House of Commons, was convicted by the Supreme Court, Ontario, for a serious offence against a…

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'Gag and Guillotine' Government Attacked Mr. Scullin's Accusations "Frantic Haste to Close Parliament." Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, before the adjournment of the Federal Parliament to-day, indicated that Parliament, would probably reassemble in Canberra…

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South Grafton Council To-day's By-election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 4

Polling will take place to-day at South Grafton in connection with the extraordinary election to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. P…

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'Finger of Doom' British Election Prospects Lack of Interest. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 5

Eddisbury by-elcetion, following the death of Sir H. Barnston, resulted: R. J. Russell (Lib.), 10,223; Colonel Fenwick Palmer. (Con.), 8031…

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Baldwin Govt. Writing On The Wall? Two By-elections Labor and Liberal Each Win Seat. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 5

Two by-eleetions were decided today and Government candidates were defeated in both, Labor gaining one seat from the Conservatives and the…

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South Grafton Council Saturday's By-electioni Mr. N. McLENNAN RETURNED

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 4

On Saturday the municipal electors at South Grafton were again called to the pell for the purpose of another by-election. There were two candidates for the…

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Italian Elections Strangest Ever Known Fascist Council's Methods. Rome

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 5

The Italian elections will be the strangest ever known. The electors are limited to those who "produce '' and this reduced the normal electorate from twelve and…

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County Council Elections

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 4

Some time ago Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A,. made representations on behalf of the Clarence River County Council with a view to the amendment of ordinance 20…

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The Queensland Elections

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

The Country Nationalist party of Queensland has endorsed 52 candidates, and the Labor party 57 for the State elections. Several more nominations are…

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Hospitals Queen Competition To-day's Meeting of Ladies Candidates to Be Appointed

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 4

As will be seen by our advertising columns a meeting of ladies is convened to take place at the Town Hall, Grafton, to take place at the Town Hall. Grafton, to-day, at 4 p.m. to take necessary steps…

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British Elections Belated Policy Speech. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 5

The "Daily Express" says that, final approval has been given by Cabinet to its Policy and election programme, but it will not be announced until May 9, when the…

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UNIQUE Italy's Election Only One Party No Women Voters. Rome

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 5

There was considerable enthusiasm throughout Italy yesterday during the holding of the unique general election at which only one party…

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At Bar of House Miners' Leaders' Request Rejected by Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Deputy-Leader of the Labor party, Mr. Baddeley, presented a petition from Mr. Rees, president, and Mr…

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Speeding Up Doncaster Candidates Semi-final Gallops. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 1

Semi-final gallops for the Doncaster were held to-day, when some good performances were registered. Crowdel ran seven in 1.28½…

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Dairy Produce Control Election of Board

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 2

The Minister for Markets and Transport (Mr. Paterson) has announced that nominations from co-operative and proprietary butter and cheese factories for the election…

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Monaco 'Down with the Prince' Promise to Hold Elections Withdrawn. Monte Carlo

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 5

Discontent with the Government of Monaco took a new turn yesterday morning. Five hundred Monegasques, despite a few warning shots, broke down…

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