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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Petersham Election. John Storey Tells Strange Stories

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. John Storey, M.L.A., Leader of the Opposition, speaking at Petersham, strongly denounced the recent judicial appointments and other acts of the…

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Municipal Election Interesting Contest

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 2

More than usual interest was taken in the Municipal bye-election yesterday to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. Gill. The two…

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Petersham Bye-election. No Interference from the Government. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 3

Yesterday, replying to a deputation headed by Captain Carmichael, which urged that the Government should instruct the Returning Officer to, reject all…

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Municipal Election. Mr. R. Brewster Elected

Northern Star · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. Robert Browster was yesterday elected an alderman of the Municipality of Lismore, vice ex-Alderman Stratford, resigned. Public apathy in regard to the election was shown…

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State Elections. Farmers and Settlers' Candidates

Northern Star · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—It was stated at the conference of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association at Dubbu that Progressive candidates would probably contest all the seats…

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Petersham By-election Muddle

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 7

A specially convened meeting of the Farmers ad Settlers Association on Monday discussed the sit[?] in regard to the Petersham…

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Sydney Notes. the Butter Outlook. Good Time Ahead for Bananas. the Petersham Election. Sydney, March 11th

Tweed Daily · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 2

Of course, there is no need to worry over the immediate future of the butter market (thanks to the effects of the late drought), but with a return of a…

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Labor Council. An Election of Members. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 5

Last night's meeting of the Labor Council elected Burns, Kilburn, Gibb, Morby, and Roles to the Executive. A sixth member will be added at next…

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Petersham By-election Chaplain Wilson's Nomination

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 4

The Government has come to the conclusion that nothing can be done to validate the nomination of Chaplain Captain Wilson, the soldiers and…

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Petersham By-election

Northern Star · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Referring to the Potersham by-election Lieut. Cortis remarked:—"We intend to contest the validity of the other nominations, and expect the…

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Parliament and Peace

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.—It is understood the Federal Parliament will reassemble immediately after the signing of peace…

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Petersham Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Practically all interest in the Petersham election has died out, but the Nationalist candidate's return is considered a certainty…

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P.p. Board Election

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

It is notified in to-day's issue that an election of eight directors for the Tweed Lismore Pastures Protection District is to be held, and nominations are invited…

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British Bye-elections. Results Occasion Surprise. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 3

The West Leyton election has caused excitement in political circles. It is believed that such a turnover of votes within three months of a general…

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Petersham Election. Premier's Address

Northern Star · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Holman addressed a large meeting at Lewisham on behalf of Major Shillington. The proceedings were particularly lively. The Premier…

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General Cables. British By-election. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.—The West Leyton Parliamentary by-election resulted:—A. S. Newbould (Liberal), 7934; J. F. Mason (Coalition Unionist), an ex-M.P., 5915 The…

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Petersham Bye-election. Postponement Asked For. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 3

A petition from about 1600 Petersham electors was presented to the Returning Officer to-day pleading the postponement of the election in order that further…

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Petersham By-election. Petition to Returning Officer

Northern Star · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—-A petition signed by 1600 electors of Petersham was presented to the local returning officer asking him in view of Mr. Lcxton's ruling that all…

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Petersham By-election. Chaplain Wilson's Candidature

Northern Star · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Garland, SolicitorGeneral, had a lively reception election meeting at Petersham last night, being subjected to considerable interruption. Mr…

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Petersham Bye-election. Win for the Nationalist Candidate. A Poor Poll. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 2

The Petersham bye-election resulted as follows:-- Shillington (Nationalist) ....... 2633 Olde (Labor) .................. 2377…

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