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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Meeting of Referees. Branch Association Formed. Election of Officers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 4

A meeting of the Referees' Association was held after the above, Mr. J. Riley presiding. Other referees present were Messrs. Scott (Lismore),…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Tariff

Northern Star · Thursday 16 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Mr. Massy Greene (Minister for Customs) told Mr. Gregory that he would make inquiries as to the alleged increase in duty on 14 gauge wire…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Northern Star · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—in the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Cook told Mr. Stewart that any trouble about immigrants not being provided for was owing to the…

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A Fixed Easter. Bill Before English Parliament

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 2

Why should Easter jump about the calendar in its present frivolous fashion? This year Easter Sunday fell on March 27. Next year it will be April 16. In…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Organisation for Immigration

Northern Star · Saturday 18 June 1921 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday. — Mr. Charlton moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the statement yesterday by Sir Joseph Cook that the organisation for receiving…

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British Politics. Election in October. News Agency Rumor. London

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 June 1921 · page 5

The Central News Agency says that there is a strong rumor in political circles that the Government will appeal to the country about October…

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Senate Elections

Northern Star · Monday 20 June 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Ex-Senator Grant has been nominated by the Operative Stonemasons' Society as one of the three Labor candidates in the next Senate elections…

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City Council Election

Northern Star · Monday 20 June 1921 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The collection of the rolls for the City Council election in December has been completed. The aldermen are already preparing for what promises to be…

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Not Anxious to Meet Parliament

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—According to a morning paper the impression is general in political circles that the Government is not in the least anxious to meet Parliament. The…

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State Parliament. Resumes in August

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--The State Parliament is not likely to resume before August owing to Mr. Storey's arrival being delayed…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Shipping Freights

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—In the House Of Representatives Mr. Jowett gave notice of motion that Mr. Hughes be asked to try and get ocean freights from Great Britain to…

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Federal Parliament. Shipping Freights. Timber, Workers' Award. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 3

In the House of Representatives today, Mr. E. Jowett (N.) gave notice of the following motion: That this House desires to direct the attention of the…

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"The Young Lady." Invitation to Parliament; Trip to Katoomba. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 3

The Royal Commissioner, Mr. Justice Street, continued the inquiry to-day into the administration of the Soldiers' Settlement branch of the Department of…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Northern Star · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday—Sir Joseph Cook said he had received a cable from Mr. Hughes simply stating that Mr. Larkin had resigned as director of the Commonwealth1…

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Federal Parliament. Settling the Soldiers. Mr. Larkin's Resignation. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to- day, Sir Joseph Cook, Acting Prime Minister, in reply to Mr. E. Riley (L) stated that a cablegram had been…

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Ulster Parliament. King and Queen Leave for Belfast. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The King and Queen were given an enthusiastic reception at Euston this morning prior to their departure for Belfast to open the Ulster…

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Disputed Election. Charges of Corruption. Returning Officer Indignant. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 3

The returning officer who presided at the pre- selection ballot which was held a few weeks ago to select two candidates to contest Belmore Ward in the…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Mr. Wise save notice of motion that the Brisbane-Sydney telephone line construction be proceeded with forthwith…

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Opening Ulster Parliament. the King's Speech. Appeal for Forebearance and Conciliation. London

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 7

A "Times" message says there were seenes of fervent loyalty and enthusiasm when the King opened in state the new Parlliament for Northrhern Ireland…

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Northern Irish Parliament. Opening Ceremony by the King. "Forgive and Forget." (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—There were scenes of fervent loyalty and enthusiasm when the King opened in state the new Parliament for Northern Ireland…

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