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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

1,263 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 14 of 64

Closing Days. Parliament in Frivolous Mood

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—It was obvious, as soon as Legislative Assembly met yesterday, that members were in a frivolous mood, and within…

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German Elections Republican President If Joint Candidate Is Found (Reuter.) BERLIN

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 5

Roughly 27,300,000, or 70 per cent of the electorate, voted in the election for President, 3,000,000 less than in the Parliamentary elections of December…

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In Frivolous Mood Legislators Take Their Labors Lightly in Closing Days of Parliament

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--It was obvious, as soon as the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon that members were in a frivolous mood, and within five…

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Senator Greene. Will Not Contest the Richmond. Candidate for Senate

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 4

Senator Massy Greene has announced that it will not be possible for him to contest the Richmond seat in the next Federal elections…

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Ald. Elsmer Jones. May Contest Byron Election. As National-progressive

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

The Mayor of Casino, Ald. Elsmer Jones, has been approached by the headquarters of the Nationalist organisation with a view to submitting his…

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Pledge Sought From Candidates

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

At the meeting of the Coff's Harbor Chamber of Commerce, held on Friday night, it was decided to approach all the candidates for Parliament at the…

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Man of Parts Mr. F. W. Stuart, Progressive Candidate for Byron, Active in Public Affairs

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

Comparatively few people are aware that Mr. F. W. Stuart, whom the Tweed people have selected to represent in the Progressive interests at the…

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Early Elections Likely

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

A joint sitting of both Houses will be held to-day to select a Senator to replace Senator Power, who died recently. Upon the dissolution of…

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Coming Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

There will be no lack of choice at the forthcoming elections, as far as Byron electorate is concerned. For the three seats, those already announced are:--…

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Dilapidated Parliament House

Northern Star · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Legislative Council Mr. G. F. Earp drew attention to the fact that the Horse was in a very dilapidated condition…

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Cadets in Parliament (Reuter.) LONDON

Northern Star · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 5

The Y.A.L. cadets this morning were shown over the House of Commons by Major-Genera1 Sir James Newton Moore and were received by the Speaker…

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Notes on The Federal Parliament. Two Ten Thousand, Ton Cruisers for Australian Naval Defence

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 6

The most important announcement made during the week has been the acceptance by the Comp. Government of tenders for the construction in…

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Questions Barred Elector Considers Candidates for Progressive Selection Should Have Been Subjected to Cross-Examination

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 2

Mr. Thomas B. Foyster, Moo[?]all, says: At the conclusion of the Dresses by the candidates at the Progressive rally in Murwillumbah on…

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Elections in May

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Mr. Oakes (Chief Secretary) says he knows of no reason why Parliament should not run its full term…

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State Elections in May

Northern Star · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—It is now stated the State Parliament will not dissolve, until after the Easter holidays, and that the elections will take place either on May 16 or…

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Parliament's Fleeting Hours

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—It is understood that the State Cabinet will decided up on the prorogation of the State Parliament, which ar present stands…

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Farmers Determined Three Progressives for Byron Preparing for the Elections

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 3

If the vote of the Tweed people has any effect, three farmers' representatives will be elected to represent Byron electorate in the next Parliament, instead of two as at present…

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Many Casualties Autumn Candidates Beauford and Valiard Amiss

Northern Star · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Some fast gallops were recorded at Randwick to-day, when the course proper was available, hurdles being 70 feet out…

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Date of Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--It is practically certain the State elections will be on either May 16th or 23rd…

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The Turf Autumn Candidates at Work

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--George Harrison will ride Poetaster, the crack Victorian two-year-old, at Warwick Farmer to-morrow, in place of Cooper, who was…

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