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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Board of Fire Commissioners Election

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

Bellinger Shire Council has decided to give its support to the candidature of Ald. W. T. Robinson, of Grafton, for a sea: as one of the delegates…

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Macleay River Jockey Club. Election of Committee

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of the Macleay River Jockey Club was held at Griffin's Refreshment Rooms last night (Monday)…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 11

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There were present Ald. S…

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The Clarence Election

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

The election to fill the vacancy for the Clarence State Electorate, previously represented by the late Mr. A. P. Pollack, takes place very shortly…

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Candidates for Clarence

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 4

Five candidates are definitely in the field for the Clarence seat. All of them are announcing themselves as Country Party representatives. They are: --…

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Labour Policy. East Sydney By-election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

A momentous conference between the representatives of rival Labour factions to decide the financial policy that will be put before, the electors…

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East Sydney By-election

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

Voting at the East Sydney by-election will be compulsory; penalty for failure, without good and sufficient cause, not exceeding £2. An elector…

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East Sydney By-election

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 3

Voting at the East Sydney By-election will be compulsory; penalty for failure, without good and sufficient reason, not exceeding two pounds…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Fortnightly Session

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There were present Ald. S. B…

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Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

Mr. J. Skinner vacated the Chair, and Mr. H. Martin (Head Master of the Wingham School) took the chair, in order to carry out the business of…

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Clarence By-election

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 2

In the Clarence by-election, for the vacancy created by the death of Mr Pollack, M.L.A., there were eight Country Party candidates. Mr…

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Election of Officers

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 10

Mr. G. F. Hogan, nominating Mr. F. Waters as President, spoke of the splendid work Mr. Waters had done for the Association in the past, and of…

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Political Shocks. East Sydney and Clarence Elections

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 3

When Mr. C. W. C. Marr (Nationalist) at the recent Parkes (Sydney) election defeated Mr. Martin (Labor) by 10,000 votes, it was claimed by…

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Clarence By-election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 4

The leading figures in the Clarence by-election, which took place on Saturday are:-A. S. Henry (endorsed C.P.) 5366; W. T. Robinson…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held on Monday night. There were present Ald. S. B. Lacey (Mayor), H…

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State of New England No Parliament. Drafting Constitution Canberra

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

The invitation sent out by the "Central Executive of the self-governing area of New England," over the signatures of Dr. Page, Messrs…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board General Election of Directors

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 5

It is hereby notified that an election of Directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures Protection District of Gloucester is required to be…

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Early State Election Possible

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

Though the Arbitration Bill has merely been referred to a Select Committee for consideration, the Legislative Council's action has been…

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Election of Officers

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 6

Messrs. M. Brosnan and R. Flanagan nominated Father Bradley for the position of President, and he was declared elected unopposed…

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State Parliament Adjourned

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 5

The State Parliament has adjourned till April 28th next…

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