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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Hints to Electors. Polling Day: 4th SEPT., 1926

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 2

(1) Electors must record their votes, as voting is COMPULSORY. (2) Record your vote if possible at the nearest polling booth to your…

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Eisteddfod Society. Election of Officers. Mouth Organ Competition

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 3

At last Wednesday's meeting of the Kempsey and Macleay District Eisteddfod Society, under presidency of Mr. Wm. T. Cosbey, Mesdames…

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Referendums. Polling Day To-morrow

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 2

Electors should bear in mind the following points:— The Commonwealth Referendums will be held to-morrow, Saturday 4th…

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Local and General. State Parliament to Resume

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 4

At a meeting of the Executive Council on Tuesday, it was decided to issue a proclamation calling Parliament together on September 22nd…

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Don't Forget! To-morrow (Saturday) Is Referendum Polling Day. Voting Is Compulsory. a Few Points for Your Consideration

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 September 1926 · page 4

When the Federation of Australia was accomplished in 1901, it was prophesied that the system would be an education to the world regarding…

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The Referendum Polling Arrangements

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 September 1926 · page 8

The returning officers for the polling at Taree in connection with the referendum will be as follows: Messrs S. Whiitbread, P. S. Kearney, F. G…

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School of Arts. Election of Officers

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 September 1926 · page 4

At the meeting of Kempsey School of Arts Committee, Thursday night last, there were present Messrs. P. Fleming (President), R. C. Cliff, L. Savage, F…

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State Parliament. Opening To-morrow

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

The Slate Parliament will be opened to-morrow by Commission. The Commissioner's will be Messrs Fred Flowers, President of the…

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Parliament Meets

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 4

After several months' silence the State Parliament resumed on Wednesday. Five minutes after the start Mr. Meatheringham, the…

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Election of Officers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 4

For the position of President, Mr. Stone was proposed, but declined Mr. Scott was also nominated, and being elected without opposition he…

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U.M.A. & H. Association Election of Officers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 September 1926 · page 1

The adjourned meeting of the newly elected committee of the above was held at the Wingham School of Arts on Saturday, 11th September…

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Parliament. From the Gallery

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 4

Debates on Supply and Estimates are usually violent, and not entirely uninteresting, for members, hungry for railways, bridges, and water…

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"Our Local Parliament" Municipal Council Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening last. There were present,…

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Important Legislation. Passed by Parliament Last Session

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 3

During the Session of Parliament which was adjourned on 13th August a further substantial contribution by way of accomplished legislation was…

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Parliament Opens Sensational Start. Kay's Seat Is Claimed. Meatheringham Stages a Comedy. Defies Sergeant-at-arms. When M.L.A. Rocked with Mirth

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 1

Parliament opened sensationally in the Legislative Assembly at noon on Wednesday. Mr. Harry Meatheringham, an…

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In Parliament the Bribery Charges

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 3

The echo of the recent sensation in the Labor Caucus (reported in another column) came on Tuesday when Dr. Evart moved as a matter'…

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Election of Directors

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 2

Messrs. W. Dobell and Cowling acted as scrutineers at the ballot for Directors, which resulted in the election of Mesrs. F. S. Hope, Junr., J…

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In Parliament

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 4

The Railways.--It is stated that the Premier (Mr. Lang) will shortly announce the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the…

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Country Press Election of Officers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 4

At the Country Press Conference on Tuesday last, the following executive members were elected: Daily section—Vice-president, A. J. Creagh,…

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Successful Candidates

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 3 November 1926 · page 4

The following pupils of West Kempsey, Primary School have been successful in gaining the Permit to Enrol Certificate. This is awarded to…

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