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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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War Pensions the Appeal Tribunal Report Tabled in Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 4

The annual report of the chairman of the War Pensions Entitlement Appeal Tribunal, Mr. W. Ralston, was tabled in the House of Representatives to-day…

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QUESTIONS Federal Parliament Japan's Trade Support May Be Withdrawn. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, asked by Dr. Page whether his attention has been drawn to a report that Japan was about to withdraw its trade, support from…

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Bold Knight! March On Parliament Would Shoot Sir T. Henley's Wild Talk. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Heffron asked the Premier whether his attention had been drawn to a speech of Sir Thomas Henley,…

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November? Election in Britain Speculations Rekindled. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 5

Mr. Snowden's reference in the House of Commons to the possibility of an early election has rekindled speculations on the [?]…

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State Parliament Greater Sydney Bill. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

The Legislative Council's amendments to the Greater Sydney Bill were further considered and a message was sent to the Council intimating that the House…

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Bulli Riot Question in Parliament Favored Treatment of Accused? Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day on Thomas Henley asked the Attorney-General if it was a fact that a man named Brimble aud certain other rioters…

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Election Rumors Conservatives Insist on Tariff. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

Though no decision has been reached it is clear that pourparlers are being carried on, on the lines of the suggestion first thrown out in a "Times" editorial,…

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Polling Place Abolished

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 4

The Electoral Commissioner has advised Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., that "in view of the need for strict economy and the small number of votes poked at the…

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Monetary System Papuan Sugar Industry Use of Monkey Glands Questions in Federal Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Dr. Maloncy asked, the Prime Minister if the Government would consider the appointment of a Royal Commission to…

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News of the World Liberals Against Early Election. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 5

The Liberal party held a meeting to-day which lasted two hours. It is authoritatively stated that the general consensus of opinion was that there should not be an…

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House of Lords Objections to General Election Will Disturb Financial Situation. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 5

The House of Lords discussed the motion proposed by Lord Melchett approving of the action of the Government in setting up a committee of the Cabinet to…

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Cryptic Silence Prime Minister Peeved Federal Election Mooted "Banks v. Government and People." Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 5

Although the Prime Minister maintains a cryptic silence regarding the Commonwealth Government's further approaches to the bankers for…

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Ulmarra Swamp Drainage Trust Triennial Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 6

The triennial election of directors for the Ulmarra Swamp Drainage Trust took place at the Council Chambers on Friday…

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ELECTION? End Of October Press Speculation Macdonald for Washington. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 5

Theu [?]ly of the Sunday news papers forecast an election in Britain in the last week in October Some suggest that if the…

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Tariff Policy Macdonald Beady for Election London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 September 1931 · page 5

The "Daily Express" lobbyist understands that Mr. Macdonald is prepared to go to the country on a full Conservative tariff programme. A meeting of one…

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Powers of Governors Dissolve Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 2

The National Federation Conference carried a motion that the constitution should be amended to make it discretionary for the Governor-General or the…

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Questions in Parliament Unemployment: Apportionment of Funds

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 6

Mr. Vincent: I desire to ask the Minister for Labor and Industry, in view of the fact that the Minister has stated that no discrimination is made…

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Local Government Elections Candidates' Qualifications Measure Criticised by Mr. R. S. VINCENT

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 6

Speaking in the Assembly on the Bill to enable ratepayers who owe rates to stand for elections as aldermen or councillors, Mr. Vincent said:…

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All for Nation Austn. Govt. Advocated Dr. Page's Proposal Negatived in Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 5

The Leader of the Australian Country party, Dr. Earle Page, moved the adjournment of the House of Representatives this afternoon to…

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Winning Bets Amending Bill Soon Tin Hare Races, Too? Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Bavin asked the Premier whether it was a fact that the Government was considering the introduction of…

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