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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

449 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 23

State Election Day May Be June 11 Fierce Election Fight Composite Ministry May Be Sworn In Announcement Expected To-day Broadcast Speech By New Premier Smooth Working of All Departments Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 5

It was officially stated on behalf of the Premier, Mr. Stevens, to-night that the Ministry has not yet been chosen and that no announcement regarding the allocation of portfolios would be made until to-morrow. Mr. Stevens had a lengthy interview to-day with the Leader of the…

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U. C. P. Ready For Election Will Contest 34 Seats Probably Strongest Party. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 5

The United Country party will contest at least 34 seats, and, according to the secretary, Mr. Munro, will probably be the strongest party…

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Lismore's Labor Candidate

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 6

More than 200 people listened to Labor speakers explaining the Lang plan at Singer's corner, Lismore, on Friday night, and were told that, despite all the…

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LANDSLIDE Labor In Victoria Saturday's General Election Premiers' Plan Endorsed Smashing Defeat for Langists. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 4

When the counting of the Legislative Assembly election poll was continued to-night there were three doubtful seats, Maryborough,…

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The Upper House Effect on State Elections

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

An interesting side issue of the elections is the fate of the Legislative Council. It is expected that before polling…

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Ratepayers' Association Candidate to Speak

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 4

To-night at the Grafton Town Hall, Mr. J. C. Pettingell, the selected candidate of the Grafton Ratepayers' Association, for the vacancy in the Grafton City…

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Composite Emergency Cabinet Formed Sworn in Last Night Will Not Draw Ministerial Pay Strong Country Representation Election Fixed For June 11 "Enter Contest Full of Confidence" Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 5

An Emergency Government consisting of six members of the United Australia party and four members of the United Country party was sworn in by the Governor, Sir Philip Game, at 9.30 to-night. The Ministry is as follows:--…

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'Bribes' to Members of Parliament Evidence in Equity Suit. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 5

Daring the hearing of an application in the Equity Court, on behalf of Herbert Ralfe, shareholder and creditor in John Bridge, Ltd., for the removal of A…

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Election Arrangement "Justifiable" Says Senator Hardy. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 5

Senator Hardy, chairman of the United Country movement, said the arrangement between the U.A.P. and U.C.P. was justifiable in the present condition of affairs…

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State Elections Clarence Electorate Mr. A. S. Henry's Campaign

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 4

Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., advertises that he will start his campaign in Grafton at the Clock Tower, and address the electors at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 20…

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Parliament Dissolved Meeting of Executive Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 3

A special meeting of the Executive Council to-day dissolved Parliament. The issue of election writs was sanctioned, and the Legislative Council was prorogued…

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N.S.W. ELECTION Agreement Between U.C.P. And U.A.P Country Party Has Straight Contests in 25 SEATS Will Contest Other Electorates Statements by Bruxner and Hardy Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 5

The list of candidates so far endorsed by the United Country party for the elections on June 11 was issued to-night. In twenty-five of these electorates there will be no United Australia party candidates, although two U.C.P. candidates have been endorsed in…

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After Elections Extra £600,000 FOR N.S.W. If Proper Assurances Given. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 5

At a conference with the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) and the Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Shechan) this morning the New South Wales Minister for Labor and…

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Tobacco Duties Debate In Parliament Gullett Defends Govt. Thompson's Amendment Defeated Seven Votes to Spare. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

When members of the House of Representatives reassembled, the tobacco duties were discussed, and the Minister for Customs, Mr. Gullett, stated that Mr…

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Here and There. a "Worthy" Candidate

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

The Duchess correspondent of the "N.Q. Register" writes as follows: A candidate for Parliament was holding a meeting in the bushtown and…

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Municipal By-election

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

Polling for the election of an alderman to the Grafton City Council in place of ex-Ald. John Reid, will take place at the Town Hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p m on…

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N.S.W. ELECTION S.A. Premier's View. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 5

The Premier of South Australia, Mr. Hill, who is returning to Adelaide from Canberra, said the meeting of the Loan Council should be called together within…

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Mr, Henry's Meetings State Election Campaign

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

A special meeting of supporters of the Country party candidate, Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., is to be held at the Council Chambers, Grafton, at 3 o'clock this…

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Vic, Election the Final Figures. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 5

All seats in the Victorian election have now been settled beyond doubt and the final position of parties is: -- U.A.P. 33, U.C.P. 14, Independent 1, Hogan Labor 2,…

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Crimes Bill in Federal Parliament Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 5

"In these times of stress, when attempts are being made to undermine, the whole, community, it is essential that the greatest possible power be vested in the…

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