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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

627 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 22 of 32

Triennial Shire Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. Ogden) at Wednesday's meeting of the council directed attention to the fact that the triennial election of councillors is…

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Shire Elections. Arrangements Made

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 6

The shire elections Are to be held on Saturday, December 6. Nomination day is November 20. Further particulars will be advertised in the…

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British Election Candidates Number 1250 Macdonald at Seaham "Howls Never Cowed Me." London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 5

The imminence of nomination day (Friday) led to many further arrange meats to prevent cut-throat contests, including the Liberal withdrawal in the…

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Senate Candidates A. L. P. Selection Ballot. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 2

The ballot conducted by the A. L. P. branches and affiliated unions to select candidates to contest the next Senate elections resulted in the following being…

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Successful Candidate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 4

At the Conservatorium of Music examination, held last week, Joyce McPhee was successful in gaining credit, 8 marks, in Grade V. She is a pupil of Miss…

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L.c. Hospital Board Meeting Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 6

The first meeting of the newly-constituted Board of Directors of the Lower Clarence Hospital was held in the Council Chambers, Maclean on Tuesday night…

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Week to Go Quiet General Election Survey of Prospects Majority for National Government? London

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 5

One of the strangest general elections in Great Brittin in modern times enters its most critical phase. Only a full week remains before the polling. The occasion…

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Tweed Shire Elections

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 4

The interest being aroused throughout the Tweed Shire in the December triennial elections crystallised into definite action at the meeting organised by the Tweed…

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SNOWDEN Tireless And Trenchant Facts and Figures British Election Broadcast. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 5

From his fireside at No. 11 Downing street Mr. Phillip Snowden is doing devastating work on behalf of the National party's campaign…

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Communist Influence Shipping and Meat Strikes Questions in Federal Parliament Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister was asked by Mr. White if he had seen reports that the president of the Victorian branch of…

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Wimmera Seat Federal By-election on Nov. 28. CANBERRA

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 5

The Wimmera by-election caused by the death of Mr. P. G. Stewart, will be held on November 28. The writs will be issued on October 29…

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Last Week the British Election Three Great Fights Snowden As "Big Bertha." London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 5

The general election at present has resolved itself into three great fights, Henderson versus Macdonald, Snowden versus the whole Labor…

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Edgar Wallace Novelist's Election Fight Prime Minister's Contest Strong Opposition. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 5

One of the most amazing contests in the British election is proceeding at Blackpool where the famous novelist, Edgar Wallace, is standing as a…

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Dissenting Bondholders Bill Before Federal Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 5

During the debate on the Conversion Bill in the House of Representatives, Mr. Seullin replied to a suggestion made by Mr. Lyons last week that a loan be raised…

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Sails in Bond the Virtues of Ratsey Yachtsman's Protest in Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Marks (Wentworth) referred to the embargo on importation of the sails of racing yachts. The owners of these yachts…

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Federal Elections Inflation Vital Issue Says Mr. Lyons Adelaide

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 2

Mr. Lyons, Leader of the Federal Opposition, addressing a representative meeting of business men laid great emphasis on the fact that the…

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The British Election

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 4

When the electors of Great Britain go to the poll on Tuesday nest they will be charged with the greatest responsibility that, has been upon their shoulders for a generation. Big issues are before the Britisher at every election, but we doubt if ever he has been called upon to decide one fraught with…

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Big Swing First Election Forecast Majority of 195 Labor Ministers and Tariff. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 5

The ''Evening Standard's" diarist ventures to make the first forecast of the British election. He armies that the last week saw a…

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Interest Rates Commonwealth Bank Questions in Federal Parliament. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 5

In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Crouch (Corangamite) informed the Treasurer that, when the Arafat Borough Council applied to the…

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British Election National Prospects Improving Expected Majority of 200. LONDON

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 5

That the National Government will have a majority of nearer 200 than 150 the "Daily Telegraph's" political writer regards as a safe prediction…

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