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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

627 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 32

Agricultural Association Adjourned Annual Meeting Election of New Committee

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the Dorrigo Agricultural Association was held at the Literary Institute on Tuesday morning. when the following…

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Cowper Division Proposed Abolition of Polling Places

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 4

The Chief Electoral Officer has informed Dr. Earle Page, M.H.R., that it is proposed to recommend the abolition of the following polling places within the…

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Forfeited Election Deposits

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 6

The deposits, which were forfeited by six candidates at the recent municipal elections in Brisbane and amount to £120, have been demanded from the Brisbane…

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Butter Substitutes Sale in New South Wales Question in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 5

The Minister for Health, Mr. Ely, replied in the Legislative Assembly to-day, to a question asked some days ago by Mr. Vincent, who urged that action should…

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BEDLAM--STADIUM Scene In Parliament Tempestuous Discussion Professor's Public Address Resented. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly was likened to Bedlam and the Stadium by the Speaker, Mr. Frank Burke, to-day, during a tempestuous…

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Explaining the Obvi[?]us Don't Want an Election. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 5

A meeting of min[?]s at T[?]alba last night vigorously opposed the proposal for a wages tax up to five shillings in the pound…

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Coff's Harbor Hospital Election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 4

Keen interest is being displayed in the election of the board of directors of the Coff's Harbor and District Hospital. Twenty-four valid nominations have been…

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Coramba Show. Queen Candidates Chosen

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Orara River A. and H. Association, held in Goramba Schools of Association, Mackie reported upon the meeting of…

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Hospital Election. Appeal by President

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

Mr. R. G. Jackson, chairman of Coffs District Hospital Board, writes: On the 27th of the present month the subscribers (some 1500) to the…

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Melbourne Conference Plan Carried by S.A. Parliament. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 5

In the House of Assembly, after sitting all night, members agreed to the Bill carrying out the Melbourne Conference plan. The voting was 32 to 5…

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Federal Parliament Programme Until Next Year Completion of Premiers' Conversion Plan. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 5

With the final passage of the Financial Emergency Bill through the House of Representatives to-day, pensions and public servants' salaries will be reduced from…

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Coff's Harbor and District Hospital Annual Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 6

Sir,--On the 27th of the present month the subscribers (some 1500) to the Coff's Harbor and District Hospital will be asked to elect a board of management for…

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'State in Peril' Clear Call For Election Responsibility with Governor Sir Jos. Carruthers Interviewed. Suva

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 5

Sir Joseph Carruthers, interviewed, said: "I have been kept fully informed of affairs in New South Wales, and have been asked to offer my views on the…

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Federal Elections a Near Possibility. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 5

The Deputy Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. Latham, who arrived here from Canberra, expressed his disapproval of the suggestion that the…

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Local Authorities the December Elections Labor's Effort to Capture. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 5

It is stated in Labor circles that it is the intention of the Labor party to make a determined attempt to capture the shire and municipal councils…

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Jacob Johnson Case Question in Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Latham drew the attention of the Attorney-General to the allegations made at the Melbourne Trades Hall Council,…

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Trade Treaty Through Canadian Parliament Ottawa

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 5

The Australian trade treaty passed the third and final reading, in the House of Commons to-day…

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State Parliament From Hansard Porty-four Hours Week: Effect on Industry

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 6

Mr. Vincent: Is the Acting Premier aware that owing to the operation of the forty-four hours week System in this State much of…

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Too High Price Of Bread Complaints in Parliament Immediate Action Promised. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. O Sullivan asked the Premier whether he was aware that a man named Goldstein, who had been selling bread at 3½d…

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Coffs Show. Queen Candidate Selected

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of ladies and committee last night to select candidates for the queen competition in aid of Coffs Harbour Show Society Mrs. F. W…

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