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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Watts Resignation

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 7 July 1920 · page 1

In the House of Representative. Mr. Prowse, amid laughter and cheers, gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill to amend the salary Grab Act…

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"Early Election."

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 7 July 1920 · page 2

In a letter to Labour supporters throughout Now south wales, Mr. Carey, secretary or the Australian Labour party says that the party's conference,…

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Queen Competition. Sherwood's Candidate. Miss L. CLARKE

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 July 1920 · page 5

ON Wednesday night last a well-attended meeting was held in Sher wood Hall for the purpose of selecting a candidate in connection with the…

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Prince and State Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 5

The Premier states that he has made representations to the Federal authorities urging that the obstacles placed in the way for the opening or Parliament…

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New Zealand Parliament. Members Desire Increased Fees. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 5

The New Zealand Labor Party Conference has passed a resolution in favor of an increase of Parliamentary salaries from £300 to £500, subject to…

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Pastures Protection Board. Election of Secretary

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 7

A meeting of the Port Macquarie Pastures Protection Board was held at Kempsey on Wednesday last. Present: Mr. C. A. Hill (Chairman), and…

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Mr. R. D. Meagher. Appeal to Parliament

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1920 · page 5

IN a just-issued biographical book entitled, "A Twenty-five Years' Battle," Mr. R. D. Meagher intimates his intention to appeal to "the…

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State Parliament. to Open on August 10

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1920 · page 5

THE Government has now definitely decided to re-open the State Parliament on Tuesday, August 10. The Premier stated that he would be in…

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MACLEAY A. H. & I. ASSOCIATION. Annual Meeting. Qualifications of a Committeeman an Election Disputed

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 July 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Macleay River A., H. and I. Association was held in Kempsey on Friday. Present: Mr. A. J. O'Shea (President.)…

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Queen of the Day. Three Candidates

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 4

Willawarrin residents met, Wednesday night last, to select a Q.D. candidate. Messrs. A. J. and J. e. Druitt addressed the meeting after…

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Queen of the Day. Further Candidates Selected

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 5

Miss Charlotte Averell has been selected as the candidate of the Macleay sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League…

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The Salary Grab. State Parliament's Move

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 2

The Premier admitted that the Labour party intended to consider the question of increased salaries for members of Parliament. He added that he could not…

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The Jerger Case. in Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 2

In the Senate on Wednesday Senator pearce said that those who had brought rather Jerger's disloyal acts under the notice of the department were, with one…

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Ready for an Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the Maitland Labor Council, correspondence was received from the general secretary with regard to organisation, and the secretary was instructed to…

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News of the World. Censure Motion Rejected. in the German Parliament. London

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 5

The German Reichstag has rejected the National Party's censure motion and carried a motion of confidence in the Government's attitude at Spa…

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Jerseyville Selects a Candidate

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 2

Miss Marjorie Plowman has been nominated as Jerseyville's candidate in the Queen of the Day competition. Mrs. Whelan and Cr. J. A. Mannix are the…

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By-elections

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 3

In the meantime, however, it is necessary to make provisions for by-elections under the present system—a fact which of itself shows the…

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State Parliament. Opens Next Week. Government's Programme. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 5

The State Parliament will open next Tuesday. The Government's programme will probably be anti-profiteering legislation, amendment of…

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Dance for Nurses' Candidate

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 4

A successful dance was held last night in the Good Templars' Hall, Kempsey, in aid of the Nurses' candidate for the Queen of the Day…

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Parliament Opens. Governor Outlines Programme. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 3

The State Governor (Sir Walter Davidson), in his speech at the opening of Parliament to-day, outlined the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act,…

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