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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1953

271 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 14

Members Ordered From House Wild Scenes In State Parliament

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 November 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tues.--Four members of the Legislative Assembly were ordered from the Chamber to-night, during the wildest scenes witnessed in State Parliament for several years. The Country Party member, Mr. C. Cutler, was suspended…

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In Parliament

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly met yesterday at 2.30 p.m. and debated until 5.30 p.m. a censure motion submitted…

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Check Income Of Candidates

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed.--Officials of the A.L.P. Executive are checking the income sources of all Labour candidates for…

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Wide Election Interest Local Government Entries Heavy

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 November 1953 · page 2

Widespread interest in local Government is apparent from the heavy nominations which have been received for aldermanic honours on the Grafton City…

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In Parliament

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 6

The Legislative Assembly met at 11 a.m, yesterday, and after questions, conducted the following…

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Bush Nursing in Need of Funds Plea In Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 6

A warm tribute to the work of the Bush Nursing Association was paid in the Legislative Assembly by the leader of the Country Party (Lt. Col. Bruxner). At the same time he…

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Orara Election In B Riding

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 November 1953 · page 2

The only election in Orara Shire Council at the triennial poll on December 5 will be in B riding where…

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Lord Mayoral Candidate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 November 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Fri.--Alderman P. D. Hills to-night won Labour pre-selection for the election of Sydney's…

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Pre-Election Violence In Philippines

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 November 1953 · page 1

MANILA, Sunday.--Preelection violence flared up in the Philippines last night as the islands prepared…

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In Parliament FEDERAL

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 November 1953 · page 1

The Senate and House of Representatives will meet at 2.55 p.m. to-day. After the Proclamation…

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Governor-General To Open Session Of Parliament

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 November 1953 · page 1

CANBERRA, Mon.--The opening of a new session of Federal Parliament to-morrow by the Governor-General, Sir William Slim, will be a rehearsal for a more colourful ceremony to be performed by the Queen next February…

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In Parliament STATE

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at 4.30 p.m. and passed the Workers' Compensation (Amendment) Bill…

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Philippines Election

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 November 1953 · page 3

MANILA, Tuesday.--At least six persons were killed today in the second presidential election since…

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In Parliament FEDERAL

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 3

The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. today, and after questions, spent the entire sitting…

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Two Women Seek Election At Maclean

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 2

MACLEAN, Wed.—Fifteen persons have nominated for the Maclean Municipal Council elections on…

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Philippines Election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 3

MANILA, Wed.—Ramon Magsbysay to-day held what appeared to be an overwhelming lead in the…

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In Parliament FEDERAL

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs.--The House of Representatives met at 10 a.m. to-day. The National Health Bill,…

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Was "Candidate For Death"

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Mon.—A 56-year-old man, whom police alleged was murdered, was suffering from gross…

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Citizens Urged To Vote At Council Election

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 4

SYDNEY, Mon. —Cr. Leo Barry, President of the Shires Association of N.S.W. to-day urged all citizens to…

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No Date Fixed For By-Election

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tues.—The date for a by-election for the Gwydir seat in the House of Representatives made vacant by the death of Mr. Treloar (C.P.) will be…

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