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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Federal Parliament Tariff Debate

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The House of Representatives to-day agreed, on Mr. Bruce's motion, to meet on Monday, at 3 p.m…

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Federal Parliament Speeding Up Business Motor Imports Constitutional Session Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day the Prime Minister, replying to Mr. Stewart (Vic.), stated that the question of formally opening the Federal Parliament at Canberra,…

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Queensland Elections. To be Held May 8

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

BRISBANE, Friday.--After a special meeting of Cabinet this afternoon, the Premier (Mr. McCormack) announced that Saturday, May 8, had been fixed…

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Queensland Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 8

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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Queensland Elections Brisbane

Northern Star · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

After a special meeting of Cabinet this afternoon the Premier announced that Saturday, May 8, had been fixed is the date of the State general elections, and the…

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Why Not Shift Our Parliament?

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 4

If Mr. Bavin joins the trippers to London, there will almost be a quorum of the N. S. W. Parliament. John Bull might lend the British…

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An Apology Echo of Federal Elections Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 4

Mr. T. J. Ley, M.H.R., has received an apology from Mr. F. A. McDonald, who formerly represented Barton division in the House of Representatives and was defeated…

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Foreign Writing Paper. Used in Parliament House

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives last week Mr. Fenton (V.) drew attention to the fact that the official writing paper supplied to members was made…

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No Premature Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 2

In an interview at Wingham Mr. Theo. H. Hill, Nationalist M.L.A. for Oxley, said that it was hard to guess what would be the future of the…

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Queensland Elections Brisbane

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

It has been arranged that the State election campaign will officially open on April 9. On that date the Premier will deliver his policy speech at Cairns…

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Federal Parliament Tariff Debate

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. --In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce.) said West Australia would be represented on the…

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Federal Parliament Mining Disputes Local Boards Wanted Tariff Debate Continued Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 5

When the House of Representatives met to-day Mr. Charlton, leader of the Opposition, moved the adjournment of the House in view of the necessity for the appointment…

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Mullumbimby Tennis Club. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 2

The annual meeting of Mullumbimby Tennis Club was held in the School of Arts on Monday evening last. The president (Mr. H. Main)…

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State Governors London Paper Advocates Appointment of any Worthy Candidate, whether Australian or English

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday. --In the course of an outspoken article on State Governorships, the "Daily Telegraph," while agreeing with Mr. Amery…

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Queensland Election Campaign

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

BRISBANE, Tuesday. --It has been arranged for the election campaign to officially open on April 9. On that [?]ate the Premier (Mr. McCormack)…

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Parliament Prorogued

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 2

Sydney, Friday.--A proclamation has been issued proroguing the State Parliament till June 1st…

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Long Recess. Parliament Again Prorogued

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—A proclamation was issued yesterday proroguing the State Parliament till June 1. The Government, however, does not propose…

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News From Everywhere. Parliament at Canberra

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 1

This Prime Minister informed Mr. Stewart (Vic), in the House of Representatives that the formal opening of Parliament at Camberra, on January…

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Anglo-persian Co. Oil Agreement Before Parliament Explanation by Prime Minister Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day the debate was resumed on the tariff schedule. Mr. Scullin (Vic.) urged the Minister for Customs to reconsider his amendment to…

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Federal Parliament Tariff Debate Continued. Bill to Ratify Agreement with Anglo- Persian Oil Company Passes All Stages

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday. --In the House of Representatives to- day Mr. Pratten (Minister for Trade and Customs) promised Mr. Lister to have…

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