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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Stable Precautions. Guards for Spring Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

Trainers of fancied springy racing candidates are not taking any risk with their charges, in view of the large amount of money which has been invested on them…

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AMBULANCE Grafton District the Annual Meeting Election of Committee

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 7

The seventh annual meeting of the Grafton District Ambulance was held at the station, Prince street, Grafton, last night. There were present: Messrs. T. J…

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ELECTION 'Necessary Evil' Immediate Appeal in Britain? Tariff and Empire Trade Policy. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 5

The "Evening Standard" asserts that Mr. Macdonald, on September 30, will announce a dissolution of Parliament and an immediate election on…

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Busy Days. State Parliament Bills to Be Pushed Through More Than 50 Passed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 3

Before the Legislative Assembly adjourns on Wednesday, for a recess of six or seven weeks, members with have to deal with a large number of…

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Inevitable Election in Britain " Thomas' Speech. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 5

"An election is inevitable; it cannot, be long delayed,'' said Mr. J. H. Thomas, Dominions Secretary, in a speech at Derby announcing his intended contest of…

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District Ambulance Meeting of Committee Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 1

The new committee of the Grafton District Ambulance met at the Ambulance Station on Monday night. Mr. T. J. Roberts presided and there were also present…

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ELECTION? Announcement To-day Cabinet Meeting Prime Minister to See King. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Macdonald, will see the King after lunch, following which, he will attend a Cabinet meeting at 4.30. A decision then may…

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Polling Places Abolished

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 4

It has been decided to abolish the undermentioned Commonwealth polling places, and a notification to this effect appears in the Commonwealth Gazette…

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Cheque Photos Published in Paper Statement in Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 3

In a vigorous statement in the Assembly to-day. the Premier, Mr. Moore, denied that the Government had been responsible for the publication in a weekly…

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Towards Self-government Petition To State Parliament New England Strikes a Blow for Freedom Leaders Expect Wholehearted Support From Clarence District

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 1

The petition to be signed by the electors of New England and presented to the Slate Parliament is now ready for circulation. Contrary, to the belief entertained by a number of people, there is no necessity for a Federal referendum to determine the question of…

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Abolition of Polling Place

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 October 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 polling places at Gerrymberryn,…

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Lang Plan Premier's Sophistry Speech at 8-Hours Day Dinner "Revolution by Act of Parliament." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 5

Speaking at the annual 8-Hours Day dinner at the Trades Hall last night the Premier, Mr. Lang, declared that the Lang plan, which 12 months ago…

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IMPATIENT Press And Public Election Uncertainty But Caution Necessary. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 5

The Prime Minister. Mr. Macdonald, returned from Seaham and went to Buckingham Palace. He spent an hour with the King and left for The…

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OCT. 28? Polling Day In U.K. Momentous Election the Liberal Split. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 5

The general belief is that the proclamation for the election will be issued on Thursday, polling day will be October 28, and Parliament will…

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Ten Killed Chilean Presidential Election New York

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 5

A message from Santiago (Chile) says 10 persons are believed to have been billed in a rioting at the Presidential election. Progressive returns indicate that…

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ELECTION 'Keeping It Dark' Session Ends To-day No Official Announcement Yet. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 5

The Parliamentary session will almost certainly end on Wednesday and in political circles it is now taken for granted that the present Parliament…

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New President Election in Chile. Santiago (Chile)

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 5

Juan Esteban Montero, middle aged, and a newcomer to politics, succeeded today to the Presidency of Chile in an election attended by disorder and marked by…

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Not a Cheer Election On October 27 Announcement in Commons. Short Sharp Fight Macdonald's "Open Mandate" Policy. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 5

In the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Mr. Macdonald, said the House of Commons would be dissolved to-morrow and a general election will…

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Questions Federal Parliament Exports Tax Shipping Space. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 4

During question time in the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Riordan asked the Prime Minister if he would institute inquiries into extortionate rates of…

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L,g, Elections Lang Plan Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 2

Efforts are to be made by the State A.L.P. to force the Lang plan on all local governing bodies in the State. All endorsed Labor candidates for municipal…

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