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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Great Clean Up Job for Next Parliament

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 4

What an appalling mess the next Government will have to clean up in New South Wales, exclaims a western exchange. There will be a new…

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Three New Men Hold Federal Parliament Enthralled

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

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

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Re-election Assured

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

VANCOUVER,Tuesday.-A message from Prince Albert (Saskatchewan), officially announces that the conservatives will not oppose the Premier,Mr…

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Parliament Prorogued a Notice on the Door Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 4

A proclamation proroguing the State Parliament until February 9 was posted on the door of Parliament House to-day. The general opinion is that the House will not…

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Federal Parliament Navigation Bill Proposed Amendment Is It Constitutional? Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives the debate on the second reading of the Navigation Bill was resumed. The measure was introduced to give relief to the tourist…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Thompson Gives Notice of Motion for Referendum to Empower Creation of New States

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. V. C. Thompson (C. P.) gave notice of a referendum for an amendment of the…

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Federal Parliament. Debate on Navigation Act Amendment Bill. Question of Black Crews

Tweed Daily · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday. In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Atkinson. (Vice-President of the Executive Council) told Mr. Green that…

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Federal Polling Decline in Queensland

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 3

A table showing the poll percentages in Queensland electorates in connection with the last Federal elections was laid upon the table of the House of…

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Job for Next Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

What an appalling mess the next Government will have to clean up in New South Wales, exclaims a western exchange. There will be a new…

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The Deaf to Hear Arrangements in Federal Parliament

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 3

For the convenience of members whose hearing is defective, the Speaker of the House of Representatives is arranging to have voice amplifiers installed in the…

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Federal Parliament Navigation Bill Subdivision of Australia Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day the debate was resumed on the second reading of the Papua and New Guinea Bounties Bill. The leader of the Opposition stated…

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Federal Parliament. Subsidy for Newcastle Dock. Migration Act Amendment Passes Third Reading

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday. In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) told Mr. Riley, senr., that the…

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Sugar Industry Mr. Prowse Asks that Black Grown New Guinea Sugar be Allowed in Free. Debate in Parliament

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday. In the House of Representatives to-day, the Papuan and New Guinea Bounties Bill for sisal hemp, nuts, cocoa beans,…

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Disputed Election Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. Ley, M.H.R., who arrived in Sydney to-day, from Melbourne, said he had not received a copy of the petition said to have been lodged by Mr. McDonald against his…

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Lismore High School Entrance Examinations Qualified Candidates Satisfactory Results Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 5

The Department, for Education announced to-day the results of the examination for entrance to high schools. The candidates qualified for admission to the Lismore High…

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British By-elections Conservative Seats Held (Reuter.) LONDON

Northern Star · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 5

The by-election for Dumbarton Shire necessitated by the promotion of the Conservative member of the House of Commons (Mr. Fleming) to a Scottish judgeship…

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When Parliament Meets. Single Seats Bill First

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--Cabinet to-day decided that when Parliament resumes on February 9, the Government will first reintroduced the Single Seats…

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Parliament Opened. Soenb Brilliant But Subdued. Ouowdb Line Royal Route, Prince of Walks Absent

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 3

LONDON. Wednesday:- Despite a leaden sky, brightened by fitful sunshine,crowds lined the route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster,…

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British Parliament Opening Yesterday. King and Queen in Deep Mourning. Cabinet Hears King's Speech Secretly

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--Their Majesties, in deep morning, arrived at Buckingham Palace from Sandringham, for to-day's opening of Parliament, which,…

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British Politics Gloomy Outlook Press Criticisms New Parliament Already Old (Australian Press Association) LONDON

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 5

King George and Queen Mary, in deep mourning, arrived at Buckingham Palace from Sandringham for to-day's opening of Parliament which, owing to the late…

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