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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Federal Parliament Quiet Sitting Help to West Australia Grant to Mining Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

As soon as the House of Representatives met this afternoon, Mr. Pratten, Minister for Trade and Customs, gave notice to bring in a bill for the amendment of the…

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Eden-monaro Election

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 6

Major John Austin Chapman, D.S.O. has decided to carry out the wish of his father, the late Sir Austin Chapman, and contest the by-election for…

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Eden-monaro Election Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

At a special meeting to-night, which lasted eight minutes, the A.L.P. selected C. Morgan, solicitor, of Wollongong, as the Labour candidate to contest the Eden-Monaro…

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Three New Men. Hold Federal Parliament Enthralled

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

Sir Henry Barwell, Dr. Nott, Mr. Gullett—the Three Wise Men, as one Parliamentary critic terms them—have created quite a stir in the new Parliament…

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Federal Parliament a Quiet Time North-south Railway Trade with Papua Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Watkins (N.S.W.) moved that a select committee be appointed to inquire into the claim of H. Dean and Sons,…

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Fined £10. Voted Twice at Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 7

BRISBANE, Friday.-For having at­tempted to vote more than once at the recent Federal elections, Robert Ross was fined £10 or a month's impriso-…

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Reds Defeated. Union Officers' Election

Tweed Daily · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday. The "Red" element was decisively defeated at the ballot for the appointment of officers of the Miscellaneous Workers' Union,…

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Eden-monaro Election Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 4

The National Association to-day selected Mr. Perkins, M.L.A., to contest the Eden-Monaro Federal electorate, rendered vacant by the death of Sir Austin Chapman. Mr…

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Dissolve Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday--The Epping Council has taken the initiative towards calling a public meeting in the City Town Hall with the object of petitioning the…

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In Parliament

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

Mr. Bavin: There is not a decent man in this House who is not ashamed of the position to which politic have now been reduced. We have been…

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Federal Parliament Tasmania's Grievance North-south Railway Placid Debates Kelbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

When the House of Representatives met to-day Mr. Jackson (Tas.) presented a petition signed by 10,429 persons, stating that as a result of Federation the financial…

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Federal Parliament Debate on Northern Territory Railway Extension. Free imports from Papua

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Friday. In the House of Representatives yesterday the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruee), held Mr. West that he was not aware he had…

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Coal Mining Disaster How It Happened Work Resumed Mentioned in Parliament Newcastle

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

The officials of the Redhead mine, after an inspection of the scene of the disaster, believe that Riley, who was killed, opened up a pocket of gas and the…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. West Asks Where to Apply for Titles. Petition from Tasmania. Alice Springs Railway Bill Debate

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Jackson presented a petition from 10,429 residents of Tasmania (laughter),…

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Eacham Bye-election

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

BRISBANE, Friday. The latest latest official figures for Eacham bye-election are:- Ryan (Labour) 2423; Heale (Nationalist) 2323. The…

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In the Assembly. Premier Says all his Pre-election Promises will be Carried Out. Renewal of Motor Licences

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Doe (Nat) asked the Premier (Mr. Lang) had he yet taken any action to give effect…

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Legislative Assembly New Shire Elections Bill Carried Protest by Shire President Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly the Local Government Amendment Bill, which contains provisions for dissolving all the municipal and shire…

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Eacham, Chillagoe and the General Election

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 13

With a general election only about four months off the remits of the Eacham and Chipagoe by-elections on Saturday are significant. So far as Chillagoe is concerned…

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Parliament to Prorogue Until February 9. Manoeuvre to Pass Abolition Bill. Missing Labor Councillor Located

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 3

Despairing, apparently, of obtaining a majority in the Upper House to carry the Legislative Council Abolition Bill, Cabinet has decided to prorogue Parliament until February 9…

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Parliament Prorogued Mr. Percival Located He Went Fishing Mr. Lang on the Position Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 5

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Mitchell) received a telegram from one of his officers at Kiama during the week end stating that Mr. Percival, M.L.C., had…

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