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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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AUSTRALIAN? Next Governor-General Scudlin Evasive Questions in Federal Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to day, Mr. Gullett asked the Prime Minister whether in the appointment of a Governor-General it was the…

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Will Take Risk Government and Elections Sacrifices Must Be Made. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, says if the Government plans to meet the extraordinary financial situation involve political risk at the next State elections, then the…

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Free Fights Monaco's Little Election. Monte Carlo

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 5

Although there are only 810 electors in Monaco out of a population of 30,000, free fights and riots during the election necessitated the calling out of Monaco's…

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N.S.W. RAILWAYS Treasurer Presents Budget To Parliament Story of Retrogression in Figures Year's Deficit Estimated At £2,084,147 1390 Men Dismissed--2126 on Short Time Government's Proposal Outlined Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 5

The Railway Budget, a comprehensive document dealing with the finances of New South Wales railways, was presented to Parliament to-night by the Treasurer, Mr. Stevens. The deficit for the current year is estimated at £2,084,147, making the…

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Mr. Speaker Admonished By Nats. Disorderly Parliament Laughing Stock of Commonwealth. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 5

Charging the Speaker, Sir Daniel Levy, with having failed to cope with disorder in the Legislative Assembly, a deputation appointed by a…

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Upper House Referendum on Election Day? Probable Change of Plans Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 4

As a result of the opinion expressed by several members at to-day's meeting of the Nationalist party, it is unlikely that the Legislative…

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Cost of Bread Questions in Parliament High Cost of Delivery. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Budd (C.P.) asked the Premier whether his attention had been drawn to a statement by the Automatic Bread…

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'ORDERLY' State Parliament Lang Defends Speaker Reply to Newspaper Attacks. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 5

The Speaker, Sir Daniel Levy, was not present when the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon. Instead, he sent a message to the Clerk…

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Export of Eggs the P.D.S. Levy Debate in State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 7

Asserting that the Producers' Distributing Society threatened to take legal action if the levy on egg producers, as a result of losses sustained…

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On Election Day Upper House Referendum. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 5

The Nationalist Parliamentary party definitely decided to postpone the Upper House reform referendum until next, general elections…

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Economic Position State Parliament to Discuss. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 8

The State Cabinet decided to-day, that before any legislation to deal with hours or wages is initiated, the Opposition will be invited to discuss the general position…

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NATIONALISTS Want Amalgamation with Country Party Candidates for All Possible Seats. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 4

The National Convention to-day carried a motion in favor of prohibiting by law compulsory levies for strike funds by trace unions…

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Labor Win South Aus. Elections Govt. Loses Six Seats Definite Swing Over. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 5

A definite swing to Labor was disclosed at yesterday's elections and the latest position of parties appears to be: Labor 28, Liberals 16, Country…

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Broadcasting Parliament

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 4

In spite of many protests that lie was only wasting time, Mr. E. G. Finch (Werribee) moved at the annual conference of the Victorian Country Party last week…

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Economic Position Debate In State Parliament Premier Says Sacrifices Imperative Levy On Earnings For Unemployed Fund 48 Hours Week-payment by Results. Lang's Suggestion an Election Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 5

The present economic and financial position of New South wales was discussed by both Houses of the State Parliament to-day. In the Legislative Assembly the Premier. Mr. Bavin, after reviewing Hie position, said there was literally and positively no way of escape which would…

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S.A. Elections Position of Parties Unaltered. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 4

There is no change in the position or parties in the South Australian elections. Labor candidates are maintaining their positions in practically every electorate…

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REVIVED Chamber Of Commerce Fresh Start Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 6

After a period of some uncertainty the continued existence of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce was established last night when the adjourned annual…

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'Trust Us' Garden And Co.'s Move Will Select Labor Candidates If Easter Conference Agrees. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

It was learned at the Trades Hall that the A.L.P. Committee has prepared a report recommending the handing over of control of selections…

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Upper House Referendum Same Day As General Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, replying to Mr. Jarvie (Nat.) in the Legislative Assembly to-day, stated that the Legislative Council referendum would be held on the…

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Until May 6 Parliament to Adjourn. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, announced in the Legislative Assembly to-day that it is proposed that the House shall adjourn to-morrow until May 6. In the…

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