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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Eight Candidates Fight for the Clarence Two Newcomers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 7

Nominations for the Clarence by-election were declared by the Returning Officer, Mr. A. E. Harris, at noon yesterday. There are eight candidates…

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'No Quarter' Gullett To Scullin Threat to Force Election Worst of All Governments. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

The latest meeting of the Federal Labor caucus at Canberra has again disclosed the complete ineptitude of the Seullin Government, said the…

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Spain Municipal and General Elections. Madrid

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 5

Following a five hours sitting the Spanish Cabinet issued a statement on its policy. It will hold the municipal elections at the earliest possible moment,…

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CAMPAIGNING Clarence By-election Candidates' Speeches Mr. Robinson,s Campaign

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 3

There was a fair gathering at Mr. W. T. Robinson's meeting, at Roberts' Creek, on Saturday morning, when Mr. W. McGregor presided…

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Independent Candidate Mr. Wesala's Policy

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 3

Mr. Wesala, Independent candidate, held art early meeting in South Grafton on Saturday night, Mr. Moroney presided. The candidate said he was not out to tell…

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Maclean Municipal By-election Mr. N. A. McLEOD RETURNED

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

Only 210 electors voted at the by-election for an alderman in the Maclean Municipal Council on Saturday. A storm, accompanied by heavy rain, passed over…

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British By-election. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 5

.The Fareham by-election resulted Sir Thomas Inskin (Conservative). 18.749; A. J. Pearson (Labor), 6312; C. P. Cross (Liberal), 351 7,…

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R.S. AND S.I.L.A. Annual Meeting Grafton Sub-branch Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Grafton sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League of Australia was held last night, at Messers. McDonald and Hynes' rooms…

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Clarence By-election Supplemental Rolls

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 4

Supplemental rolls for the Clarence electoral district are now on exhibition at all post offices located within the district, and are made up to 6 p.m. on…

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Letters to the Editor Parliamentary Candidates

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

Sir,--Just now you have a fair amount in the way of candidates' speeches and a few letters to fill up your space, but for all that, I send you a little more and…

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State Politics Clarence Electorate By-election Campaign Mr. Sargant at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

Mr. Sargant, who describes himself as the "True Blue Country party candidate," spoke in Prince street, Grafton, last night to a fair audience. The candidate was…

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The By-election Candidates' Campaigns Mr. Robinson's Candidature at Tullymorgan

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

On Tuesday morning Mr. W. T. Robinson addressed a well-attended meeting at Tullymorgan, presided over by Mr. F. G. Ashworth…

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PARLIAMENT New Arbitration Bill Attack on Opposition Inciting Farmers to Rebellion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 5

Resuming the debate in the Legislative Assembly on the Industrial Arbitration Bill Mr. Kilpatrick said the measure would result in a grave injustice to the…

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East Sydney By-election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 3

Voting at the East Sydney by-election will be compulsory; penalty for failure, without good and sufficient excuse, not exceeding £2…

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No Bloodshed Chicago's Mayoral Election 'Big Bill' Reflected His Fourth Term. Chicago

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 5

An extraordinary campaign, distinguished by circus parades and threats of libel suits, and doubtful compliments, closed with the…

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Clarence By-election Ald. Flaherty's Campaign Address at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 7

Ald. Flaherty addressed an open-air meeting of the electors at South Grafton last night, the Deputy-Mayor, Ald. E. Watman, presiding…

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Sprints Newmarket Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

Some of the Newmarket candidates performed well in the final trials at Caulfield this morning. Five furlongs by Merab, on the course…

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Grafton Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd Thirty-Eighth annual Meeting Total Output £226,454 Dividend Of Six Per Cent. Pig Grading and Mild Curing Election of Directors

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 3

The 38th annual meeting of the Grafton Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., was held at the company's office, Grafton, yesterday afternoon. There were…

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Clarence By-election Mr. Henry's Campaign Ladies' Meeting. Grafton Committee Formed

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

Yesterday's ladies' meeting in support of Mr. Ald Henry's candidature attracted an attendance of over forty ladies, which fully taxed the seating accommodation at…

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Three Candidates for East Sydney Seat. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

Nominations closed to-day for the East Sydney electorate and the following names were submitted to the returning officer:--…

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