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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Eden-mgnaro By-election Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

The latest figures in the Eden-Monaro election show that the Nationalist candidate, Mr. Perkins, is assured of a substantial majority over Mr. Morgan (Labour). There…

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Eden-monaro Election Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 5

Following are the latest figures in the Eden-Monaro election:—Mr. Perkins (Nat.), 19,499; Mr. Morgan (Lab.) 12,817. There are now only about 2000 absent…

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Federal Parliament Tariff Debate Robinson Crusoe World's Only Freetrader Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

The general debate on the tariff proposals was resumed in the Ho.use of Representatives this afternoon. Mr. Duncan Hughes (S.A.) objected to the proplosed increase in…

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Recall of Governor? Mr. Lang's Counter Move the Turmoil of Politics Possibility of an Election Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

It was stated in political circles that the Premier has already cabled to the Dominion Office demanding the recall of the Governor (Sir Dudley de Chair) for…

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In Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 1

Mr. Bavin: After all the bombast in which the Premier has indulged. and to which the people are tired of listening, to the effect that the…

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Federal Parliament The Tariff Debate Sense and Nonsense

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the House of Representatives to- day, Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister) told Mr. Camer on that the Queensland Govrenment…

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Federal Parliament Tariff Debate Dr. Page Attacked Charged with Untruthfulness Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 5

The House of Representatives again went into Committee of Ways and Means to further discuss the tariff. The feature of the debate was an…

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Rowdy Japanese Parliament (Reuter.) TOKYO

Northern Star · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 5

Late last night the session of the Diet was broken up in the wildest of disorder. There was general fist fighting between members of the Government, and Seiyukai…

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Federal Parliament a Quiet Day Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives further consideration was given in committee of ways and means to the tariff proposals. Mr. Stewart (Vic.) declared that he in…

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Ballina Council Tweed-street Trouble Emulating Parliament Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Balling. Municipal Council was hold on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Ald. J. Barlow) presiding. A full council was present, and as…

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Eden-monaro Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--The final returns for the Eden-Monaro election are:-- Perkins 20,573, Morgan 13,729, informal 887. Majority for Perkins, 6843…

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Candidate Wins on Recount Wellington (N.z.)

Northern Star · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 4

As the result of a recount Mr. McCombe, Labour candidate, has been declared elected to the Lyttelton seat by 11 votes. A recount for Westland seat was also, held and Tom…

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Member of Parliament Injured Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 5

Mr. W. R. Fitzsimons, M.L.A., one of the members for Cumberland, was knocked down by a motor car in George-street to-night. He stepped off a tram and was knocked…

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State Parliament Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 5

It is probable that Parliament will be prorogued from April 6 to June 1. This announcement was made by the Premier (Mr. Lang) to-day It is unlikely, however, that…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Further Prorogations Probable

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday. --It is probable Parliament will be prorogued from April 6 to June 1.This announcement was made by the Premier (Mr.Lang)…

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Queensland Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 2

The Queensland State elections are to be held within the next few months, and both the Labor and Nationalist parties are selecting candidates to…

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Questions in Parliament London

Northern Star · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 5

In the House of Commons Mr. Kamsay MacDonald asked for an explanation of reports of the representations of the protocol powers to China, which might involve…

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Federal Parliament Gag Applied Power Alcohol Exclusion of Molasses Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 5

Immediately the House of Representatives met dissension occurred over a motion by the Prime Minister that, Government business should have precedence to-morrow. By…

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R.& C. Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Mullumbimby Parents and Citizens' Association was held in Miss Whit[?] rooms on Monday evening. There was…

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State Nationalists "Strengthening and Vitalising the Organisation." Ready for an Election

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--A meeting of the Parliamentary Nationalist Party was held to-day, when it was decided that there was no need at present to…

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