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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

627 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 17 of 32

Dole Contracts Questions in Parliament

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 5

Speaking on the adjournment Mr. Bavin urged that the Government should take action to release the flour which was to be shipped to the East to-morrow. He…

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Until September 16 Federal Parliament Adjournment. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 8

The Senate having denied the Government permission to restore the Wheat Marketing Bill to the business paper, and having completed formal business…

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Returned Soldiers' Congress Election of Officers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 5

At the Returned Soldiers' Congress, the election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr. L. A. Robb (reelected); country vice-president, Mr. F…

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Rural Opinion and Parliament

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 4

The Fanners and Settlers' Association Conference on Friday signified its support to existing country movements with the object of securing alterations of the constitution to enable the setting up of provincial councils. This decision was registered in an amendment to a much-discussed motion favoring…

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British Politics Election This Year. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 5

"The Times" discusses the possibility of the fall of the Government and a general election before the end of the year owing to its virtual impossibility to deal…

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MUNGANA Crown Case Closed Twelve and Half Days Speech in Parliament McCORMACK'S Alleged Admission Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 5

When the Mungana case was resumed considerable argument followed the tendering by the Crown of "Hansard" proof of a speech made by Mr…

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Nationalists Selection of Candidates Postponed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 4

The Council of the National Association to-night decided to postpone the closing date for nominations indefinitely, in view of the present financial position…

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Murray Floods No Money for Relief Debate in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

Mr. Donovan moved the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly to-day to discuss the serious position of resident along the Murray River basin as the…

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One Candidate for Namoi Electorate. Narrabri

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 3

Nationalist and Country party representatives attended a conference here yesterday when it was decided to call a meeting of delegates from all parts of the…

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No Election "Billy'' Dunn Pronouncement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 5

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Dunn, addressing a meeting at Dunedoo, said there would be no split in the Labor party, as many imagined…

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Two Issues Next State Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 5

Dr. Earle Page stated to-day that in the next State elections there will be two issues--how to dispose of the Lang Labor Government and how the country districts…

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His Head 'Nothing In It' Member to Minister. Question Time in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Dunningham asked the Minister for Labor and Industry whether it was a fact, as published in the press,…

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Please Tell Me! Questions In Parliament Dole or Work? Unpaid L.G. Endowments. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Sanders asked the Minister for Labor and industry whether it was a fact that he had received a report on dole inspectors,…

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'Country Hour Has Struck' Dr. Page Hails Triumph of Unity "Subdivision After Next Election." Glen Innes

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1931 · page 5

"The hour of the country has struck," declared Dr. Earle Page, M.H.R., Leader of the Australian Country party and of the New England movement, at the…

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One Parliament Federal Minister's Address. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 5

In an address at Geelong yesterday the Minister for Markets and Migration, Mr. Parker Molon[?]y, said that Australia with a population of 6,000,000 could very well…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on September 16. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin, stated to-night that the Federal Parliament would re assemble on September 16, and the first business would be the consideration of…

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Fight Men Women For Parliament Political Campaign Candidates for All Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 5

Mrs. Emily Bennett, honorary campaign director of the United Association, stated to day that the Associations are of opinion that the election…

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Grafton Hospital Annual Meeting Election of New Board Success of Insurance Scheme

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 6

The annual meeting of subscribers to the Grafton District Hospital was held at the Grafton Town Halt last night. The president (Mr. W. A. Zuill) occupied the…

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Theodore--lang May Be Homeric Fight at Next Federal Election Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 5

Interest was aroused in political circles to-day by the report that Mr. Theodore may contest the next Federal election in the heart of Mr. Lang's stronghold at…

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Nationalists Prefer Election Support Unity Against Extremism. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 5

Mr. Bavin, addressing a large meeting of Nationalists at Ashfield, said they would prefer an election, but were willing to help in the formation of a non-party…

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