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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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T. J. Ley's Election Disputed

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

MR. F. A. McDONALD, the defeated candidate for Barton at the Federal elections, has lodged a petition in the registry of the High Court of Australia, challenging the…

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Current Topics State Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

The State Parliamentary Labour caucus decided on Friday that the present session of Parliament should conclude this week. The Electoral…

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State Parliament. Government Again Defeated Council Members Honour Pairs

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 3

When Mr. Flowers, the President resumed the chair in the Legislative Council on Tuesday afternoon, Sir Joseph Carruthers presented the…

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Letters to the Editor. Shire Presidential Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 4

Sir,--With reference to the question concerning the chairmanship of the meeting of the newly-elected Shire Council for the presidential election…

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In Doubt. Abolition Bill Parliament Prorogued

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

The State Cabinet yesterday decided to prorogue Parliament till February 9, when the Legislative Council Bill will be re-submitted…

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Parliament Prorogued

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

Parliament has been prorogued until February 9th. It is rumored that Mr. Lang will ask the State Governor to sanction the appointment of additional…

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Special Shire Meeting. President's Election in Order

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 5

A special meeting of the Macleay Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday morning for the purpose of discussing the President's…

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State Parliament. Upper House Move

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

The State Parliament has been prorogued till Tuesday, February 9. but in some quarters it is considered doubtful if the new session will…

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Taree Junior Red Cross. Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 3

A meeting of the Taree Junior red Cross was held in the sewing-room at the primary school on Friday. The election of officers resulted as…

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Federal Parliament the Crimes Bill

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

Mr. S. L. Gardner, M.H.R. for Robertson, speaking on the Crimes Bill said : After the able introductory speech of the Attorney-General, it is…

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Official Correspondence. Office of the Director-General of Public Health, Sydney, 10th Feb., 1926. Hon. J. J. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., Parliament House

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 4

Dear Sir, With reference to the commmunication from the Hon. Secretary, Northern Riven Federated Chambers of Commerce, Casino, presented by yon, I am…

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The Local Government Elections

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1926 · page 4

ON present indications it looks quite possible that the councils will escape the risk and expenditure of an election this year. Unless the Government…

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Election Echo

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 3

Mr. T. J. Ley, M.L.A., received an apology from Mr. F. A. McDonald, who formerly represented the Barton division in the House of…

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Local and General. Queensland Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

Queensland general elections are to take place on May 8th. Parliament will dissolve on April 8th and nominations close on April 16th. Mr…

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Labor Faction Fights. Elections and Counter Elections

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 3

As the result of the A.L.P. executive on Friday night upholding the president 's ruling in connection with the Sydney Electorate Council lively scenes…

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State Election Near

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 April 1926 · page 4

In an address at the National Club Mr. Bavin Issued a warning regarding the next State election and added: "lf we are going to win we…

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Queensland Elections

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

Queensland general elections are to take place on May 8th. Parliament will dissolve on April 8th and nominations close on April 16th. Mr…

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Federal Parliament, May 12th. SYDNEY

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 3

The Federal Parliament will probably reassemble on May 12th…

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Scenes in Parliament the Talking Shop in Macquarie Street, Sydney. 1869—1926

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 8

The present parliament, existing in the year of Our Lord, 1926, has been referred to by some people— mostly politicians, or would-be…

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Unique Case. Shire President Prosecuted by Clerk Election Irregularities Alleged

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 3

A case unique in the history of local government in New South Wales was mentioned at the Lismore court on Monday…

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