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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

423 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 22

Out of Epsom Some Prominent Candidates Tom Pinch, Dominant and Fuji Ean. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 1

The scratching of Tom Pinch from the Epsom was a severe blow to backers. He had always been in demand for the big event. Neither Tom Pinch nor Dominant,…

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Labor Candidate for the Clarence

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 4

Mr. T. J. Ledsam, who is the selected and endorsed Labor candidate for the Clarence electorate, arrived at Grafton yesterday and a meeting of the local…

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State Elections Clarence Electorate Mr. Pollack at Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 October 1930 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A., addressed a largely attended meeting of electors, in the Literary Institute, Maclean, on Thursday night, and at the close, a vote of…

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Get Ready Federal Election Looming Dr. Page's Prophecy. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 4

"Those who can read the signs in the political sky must realise that the Labor party is on the verge of splitting asunder. There will then…

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Senate May Force Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 4

Speaking at the Eight Hour dinner last night the Assistant Minister for Industry. Mr. Beasley, declared that the judgment, of the Federal Arbitration Court in the…

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Labor Candidate Glenreagh and Southgate Meetings

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 1

Mr. T. J. Ledsam, [?]abor candidate for the Clarence, has had to postpone his visit to Glenreagh until to-morrow night. The Southgate meeting will be held on a date…

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Two Angles on the Election

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 4

There are two angles from which the people of the Clarence should, and may be expected to, view the present election. There is the national issue and there is the question of securing for the district the most efficient service in Parliament. Viewed from either or both of these angles the result may be…

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Lang's Policy Will Increase Costs Treasurer's Speech Tabloid of Election Issues. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 October 1930 · page 4

Mr. Lang's policy will accentuate the causes of our present depression, said the Treasurer, Mr. Stevens, in an address at Dee Why to-night…

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£5000 Writ Labor Candidate v. H. F. Nagle. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 October 1930 · page 4

A writ was issued to-day on behalf of R. J. Heffron, Labor candidate for Botany, claiming £5000 damages from H. F. Nagle, of Maroubra, campaign…

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Labor Candidate Grafton and South Grafton Meetings

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 October 1930 · page 4

Mr. T. J. Ledsam, selected Labor can didate for the Clarence, and Mr. T. J. Shannon, M.L.A., will address meetings at South Grafton at McHugh's Hotel at…

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Hughes' Role Amusing Election Crowds. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 October 1930 · page 4

Mr. W. M. Hughes, addressing a meeting at King's Cross, said: "If I amuse you as a candidate says I do that must be counted to ray credit for damn few…

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The Election Mr. R. S. Vincent in Dorrigo Delivers Forceful Address Splendid Analysis of Economic Situation

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 6

Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., the endorsed Country Party candidate for Raleigh, arrived in Dorrige late on Wednesday afternoon and in the…

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The Elections. Mr. Vincent at Coffs

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 1

Mr. Roy S. Vincent had a good meeting in the School of Arts on Tuesday night. Mr. C. Vost presided. Mr. Vincent began by referring to…

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N.Z. By-elections. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 3

Two by-elections were held in New Zealand yesterday. The Reform party lost Waipawe seat to the Government in a straightout contest, but retained the…

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State Election Appeal To Public Servants Treasurer's Statement Vital Problem of Finance ''We Are Close to Default.'' Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 October 1930 · page 5

''The paramount consideration which must weigh with the public servants is not so much how the actions of the Government have affected…

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State Election Mr. Ledsam's Campaign Meetings at Grafton and South Grafton Candidate Given an Excellent Hearing

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 October 1930 · page 7

Mr. T. J. Ledsam, the Labor candidate for the Clarence electorate, opened his campaign at Grafton and South Grafton last night in the presence of large and…

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ELECTIONS Govt's Relief Scheme Reply to Lang 20,000 Men Given Work. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 October 1930 · page 5

The State Treasurer, Mr. Stevens, referred to-day to Mr. Lang's bitter attack upon the Government's unemployed relief scheme…

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PRECAUTIONS Opening Of Reichstag Inkpots Removed Police Guard Parliament. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 October 1930 · page 5

The removal of inkpots, previously used as missiles, from the desks of the Reichstag was one of the precautionary measures the authorities…

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Federal Parliament to Open October 30. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 5

Mr. Fenton stated that the Federal Parliament would resume at 3 o'clock, on October 30, and there would be no ceremonies or formalities. He would make a short…

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Broadcast Diary the State Election Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 October 1930 · page 7

The A.B.C., Ltd., has arranged for Mr. H. P. Williams, one of the oldest hands in Australia where broade[?]ting election results is concerned, to handle the…

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