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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Republican Propaganda. Debate in Union Parliament. CAPETOWN

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 3

The debate on the Republican propaganda was initiated in the Assembly on the afternoon of 11th inst. in a motion by Mr. Smartt, Leader of the…

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British Parliament. Opening Scenes. the King's Speech) London

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 3

The King, in his speech at the opening of Parliament yesterday in the House of Commons, said an adequate army must be maintained in order…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Connor Re-elected

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last evening to elect a Mayor for the ensuing term. There was a full…

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British Parliament [?]. Prime Minister's Address. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—In the House of Commons the Prime Minister, who was loudly cheered, after paying a tribute to Mr. Asquith and welcoming the assurances of…

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British Parliament. Speech a Record Op Brevity. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Parliament [?] the Premier hopes to lay the foundations of "New Britain" was opened quietly, the brevity of the speech being…

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Coraki Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 1

A special meeting of the above was held in the Chambers on Tuesday night last. Present: Alderman L. F. Benr[?]. J. McMullen, W. H. Jackson, W. Nolan…

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New German Government. Conscription Bill' Introduced. Presidential Elections. COPENHAGEN

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 3

The new German Government consists of seven Majority Socialists, three Democrats, and four Centres. The Government has introduced a Conscription…

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Parliament and T[?]aty. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—In the House of Commons Mr. George Lambert asked would Paaliment have the power to alter the provisions of the peace treaty. Mr. Bonar…

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South Africa. the Union Parliament. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

CAPETOWN, Thursday.—In reference to immigration, taberculosis, and ex-soldiers and ex-sailors, matters which provided capital for Nationalist attacks on the Union…

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British Parliament. Return of German Colonies. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—In the House of Commons during the debate on the address Mr. Devlin urged if the Irish policy is not going to be changed the Irish should either…

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British Parliament. Critisism of the Government. Accumulation of Disorders in Ireland. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 5

In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Clynes strongly criticised the Government program referring to Ireland. He said the Government must either…

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The Municipal Vacancy. Two Candidates Come Forward

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

Two nominations were received for the vacancy in the Casino Council, caused by the resignation of the ex-Mayor, Elsmer…

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Special Meeting. Election of President

Northern Star · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 6

A special meeting was held at the conclusion of the ordinary meeting to elect a president for the 1919 term. Cr. Mackerill moved that the President's allowance be…

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British Parliament. Causes of Industrial Unrest. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Mr. Lloyd George's betterment proposals in the King's speech have caused much discussion in the lobbies. Numerous amendments have been drafted…

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Nationalists Must Be United for Next Elections. (Editor "Star.")

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 6

Sir,—There is a strange impression in the minds of even well-informed citizens that no selection of candidates is necessary for the forthcoming elections. I wish to…

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Vienna View of Elections. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 5

PARIS, Tuesday.—From Vienna it is reported that the results of the elections, besides showing a Socialist success, constitute a victory for the advocates of union with…

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Local Interest. Municipal Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 4

An election to fill the vacancy in the Casino Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Aid. Jones will take place to-morrow. There will be only one polling…

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Municipal By-election

Tweed Daily · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 4

The date of the Municipal By-election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. Gill, has been fixed for Wednesday, 12th March. The last day…

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Meeting of Parliament

Northern Star · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 2

Probably Mr. Watt is amongst the very considerable number who, reflecting on the influeuza scare, exclaim "Sweet are the uses of adversity, which like the toad, ugly…

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Parliament in a Panic. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 24 February 1919 · page 5

BASLE, Saturday.—At a sitting of the Diet at Munich, while Auer, Minister for Home Affairs, was denouncing the assassination of Eisner, several shots were fired from the…

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