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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Police Protest Attacks In Parliament Inspector Fergusson Re-elected. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 5

Alleging that certain members of Parliament used the privileges of the House to make unwarranted attacks upon police officers, a meeting of…

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Annual Meeting City Tennis Club Successful Year Reviewed Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Grafton Guy Tennis Club, held at the Grafton Town Hall, last night, it was decided that the opening [?] of the…

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Oxley Candidate Mr. L. O. Martin Chosen by U.a.p

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

At a meeting attended by delegates from all U.A.P. branches throughout the Oxley electorate, it was unanimously decided that only one…

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State Elections Mr. Henry's Candidature Not Likely to Be Opposed

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 4

The only nominee for candidates to run in the C.P. interest for the Clarence was that of Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., and he has been nominated by…

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King of Albania Asks Parliament's Consent to Marriage. Tirana

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 5

In conformity with the constitution, King Zog's engagement to Countess Apponyi was announced in Parliament and its consent to the union…

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R.S. AND S.I. LEAGUE Grafton Sub-Branch Election of Officers Mr. F. M. V. Earle, President

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Grafton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League was held at the Soldiers' Clubrooms, Pound…

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Parliament the Final Session Commences February 15 Then General Election Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

The final session of the State Parliament, which is to be resumed on Tuesday, February 15, is expected to last three weeks. Then members will…

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Dissolved Egyptian Parliament. Cairo

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

A dissolution decree followed an all night sitting of the Egyptian Cabinet, which confessed inability to face the former Premier, Nahas Pasha's…

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Searching Questions in Japanese Parliament. Tokio

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 5

Searchnig questions were asked in the Diet regarding Japan's intentions in China. The Foreign Minister, Mr. Hirota,…

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Queen Competition 150th Anniversary Carnival Appointment of Friendly Societies' Candidate

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of the Queen Competition Committee held last night, Mr. D. Deane presiding, nominations were received from G.U.O.O.F. Pride of Grafton…

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Revise Platform Country Party Prepares for Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the central council of the United Country Party, held in Sydney during last week, a subcommittee was…

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Senate Vacancy By-election May Be Necessary Unusual Position. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 5

The possibility exists that a sensational by-election may be necessary in Victoria to choose a successor to the late John Barnes, who was elected at…

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150th ANNIVERSARY Celebration And Queen Competition Selection of Candidates

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

The Ulmarra Queen Competition Committee is to meet next Wednesday night at the Town Hall, Ulmarra. when it is expected there will be a…

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State Elections Clarence Returning Officer

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 4

Mr. A. R. Taylor, of the Lands Office staff, Grafton, has been appointed returning officer for the Clarence electorate for the forthcoming State elections…

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Defect in Election Solicitors' Advice to Ulmarra Council Defect in Ballot Paper Led to New Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. G. Chevalley), addressing the Ulmarra Municipal Council, on Thursday night, said that at the last meeting, before the council…

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Senate By-election Constitutional Issue. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

The Federal Government may have to pass legislation to determine the constitutional method of electing a successor to the late Sertator-elect Barnes…

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Games Candidate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 4

Mr. H. B. Wilson, Assistant Preservation Officer in the Division of Forest Products, has been chosen by the selectors to represent Australia in two…

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Likely Date Fdr State Election March 26 Mentioned Early Appeal Favored Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 5

Many Parliamentary supporters of the Government favor an early election. The Premier, Mr. Stevens, would…

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All Ready For N.S.W. Elections Parties and Officials. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 1

Whatever date the Government decided to fix for the elections will not cause any surprise among political parties…

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Big Meeting Ulmarra Enthusiastic MISS E. Maughan As Candidate. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

One of the largest public meetings, attended by both ladies and gentlemen, held in Ulmarra for many years took place in the Council Chambers…

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