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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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In Fortnight Two Spanish Cabinets Fall on Eve of General Elections. Madrid

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 5

After a fortnight's existence, the Spanish Cabinet fell, amid fist-shaking and recriminations, as the sequel to the rejection of the Premier, Senor…

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Political Crisis Spanish Parliament Dissolved Madrid

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 5

President Amora unexpectedly dissolve Parliament to-day, and the elections will be held on February 16, and the second ballot on March 1. The…

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Three Candidates Scottish Universities Ross and Cromarty Contest. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 5

Three nominations were received today for the by-election for the combined Scottish Universities--the Lord President of the Council (Mr. Ramsay…

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Water Board Election

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 4

At last night's meeting Grafton Council, the Mayor (Aid. Carl T. Schwinghammer) reported, in connection with the election of members…

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State Parliament Meets on February 18. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 5

February 18 was selected as the date for the resumption of the State Parliamentary session by a meeting of Cabinet to-day…

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Rural Development Cabinet Sub-committee Discusses Scheme Details to Be Placed Before Parliament Subdivision of Large Estates

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 6

The State Cabinet sub-committee recently appointed to devise a scheme of rural development for New South Wales met in Sydney on Monday and…

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N.Z. GOVT. Legislation Will Be Ready When Parliament Opens Auckland

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 5

Interviewed on Saturday, the Premier, Mr. Savage, stated when Parliament met approximately at the end of February, the Government would be…

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Water Board Election Of Members Minister's Visit

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Grafton City Council last night, the following were elected as the council's representatives on the Grafton and South…

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VENIZELISTS Invited To Form Cabinet? Greek Election Results. Athens

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 5

The final results of the Greek elections show that the Venizelists, together with the small Republican parties, secured 142 seats, and the…

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W.A. ELECTIONS 104 CANDIDATES-- 35 Seats Perth

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 February 1936 · page 4

A total of 104 candidates was nominated to-day for 35 seats, when nominations closed for the State Legislative Assembly election on February 15…

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Ramsay Macdonald Back in Parliament. LONDON,Monday

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 5

The Scottish Universities by-election resulted:--Ramsay. Macdonald 16,393, Dewar Gibl 9034 Thomson 3597…

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Orara Shire By-election

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 4

Polling day for the vacancy on Orara Shire Council, caused by the death of Cr. Henry Collett, was fixed at yesterday's meeting for March 21. The last…

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King's Reply to Parliament's Address. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

When the House of Commons reassembled to-day the Treasurer of the Royal Household appeared at the bar with the King's reply to the address of…

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Maclean Literary Institute First Meeting Of New Committee Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 6

The first meeting of the new committee of the Macleah Literary institute was held Tuesday evening, when there were present Messrs L. A. Macdonald…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT Meets On Tuesday Unemployed Relief. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliament will resume its sitting on Tuesday next when the members will take the oath of allegiance to King Edward VIII. A…

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Annual Meeting Grafton Police Assn. Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

The Grafton branch of the New South Wales Police Association held its annual meeting on Thursday night. The chairman (Constable Forsythe),…

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W.A. Elections Labor Govt. Loses Seats Difficult Situation Narrow Majority Berth

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 5

The percentage of votes polled at yesterday's State election was considerably lower than at last election, when the law making it compulsory…

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Gun Fights Spanish Elections Twelve Killed Or Wounded Troops Protect Madrid Madrid

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 5

Under military precautions resembling a state of civil war, polling was opened in Spain to-day, and number of polling booths were closed…

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Brief Sitting State Parliament Oaths of Allegiance. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 5

After an adjournment since December 11 the Legislative Assembly resumed its sittings this afternoon. Today's sittings were very brief, the…

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Prison Riots Street Fighting Spanish Election Echo Left Wing Cabinet Likely Madrid

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 5

Martial law has been declared in Alecante and Saragossa, while a general "state of alarm" has been declared to exist…

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