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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Lismore Race Carnival Prominent Cup Candidates

Northern Star · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

LONGFAST, last year's Cup winner, and a popular fancy for the big event next Wednesday. DUSKY SINGER, which has the…

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Closer Settlement Bill Discussions in Parliament Views of Byron Members

Northern Star · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 14

During discussion of the Closer Settlement Bill in the State Parliament Mr. Gillies, one of the members for Byron, said:—I do not propose to take up any time replying to the…

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State Parliament Federal Aid Road Grant Butter Importations Transport Bill Discussed Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 5

The Premier would not take the House into his confidence when questioned by Dr. Arthur in the Legislative Assembly to-day whether it was a fact that the…

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No Election. Lang Repudiates Statement

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier (Mr. Lang) reiterated that he had given no promise of an election…

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Dalley By-election Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 6

The writ for the election of the member for Dallev (New South Wales) will be issued on February 1. Polling will be on February 26…

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Japanese Elections Probable Tokyo

Northern Star · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 5

A vote [?]of no confidence was introduced into the lower House of Parliament to-day and it was immediately prorogued for three months. Its dissolution is expected…

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"Too Many Passengers" In British Cabinet. Important Changes Likely Before Parliament meets in February

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.--It is persistent rumoured that important Cabinet changes are likely before Parliament meets in February. The revision is…

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Royal Tour Opening Parliament Provision for Public the Review at Canberra

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 26 January 1927 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday It was learned to-day that arrangements are now being made for the erection of special stand. or the Commonwealth and State guests…

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Municipal Bye-election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 26 January 1927 · page 2

Saturday next is election day for the return of two aldermen to fill vacancies recently occurring in Casino Council. Nine nominations have been…

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Refurnishing Federal Parliament. Leaving Everything Tidy for the Landlord

Tweed Daily · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 6

Operations of shifting, cleaning and renovation are now in progress at Federal Parliament. A resplendent now carpet, said to have cost about…

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Philharmonic Society Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Northern Star · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Lismore Philmarmonic Society was held in the Richmond Hall on Tuesday night. The weather conditions prevented a full attendance of…

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State Parliament. Healing with "Go-getters." New Liquor Licences

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—There was a scene in the Assembly this morning when Mr. Arkins was named by the Speaker for alleged disorderly conduct, and was…

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Re-furnishinig Federal Parliament. Leaving Everything Tidy for the Landlord

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

Operations of shifting, cleaning and renovating are now in progress at Federal Parliament. A resplendent new carpet, said to have cost about £100,…

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State Parliament Additional Seats For Country Mr. Loughlin's Attitude Wants the Bill to Be Specific Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 5

The second reading of the Parliamentary Electorates Bill was moved by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Lazzarini) in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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Child Endowment Scheme. a Pretty Election Bait!

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

The State Cabinet this week decided to recommend to Caucus the introduction of a family endowment scheme, providing for payment to mothers of 6/-…

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Member Removed. Scene in Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--There was a scene in the Assembly this morning when Mr. Arkins was named by the Speaker for alleged disorderly conduct…

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State Parliament Mr. Arkins Removed Canberra Function Members Resent a Slight Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 5

Mr. Arkins was removed, from the Legislative Assembly to-day for the second time this session. A few minutes later he intimated to the Speaker that he was prepared to…

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To-day's Municipal Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

To-day the ratepayers of the Casino municipality will go to the poll to elect two aldermen to fill the vacancies caused by the resignations of…

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Election of Officers

Northern Star · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 4

At a meeting of directors of Lismore Bowling Club, Mr. A. D. McLean was elected president, Mr. R. W. Simes vice-president Mr. J. S. McIntosh treasurer, and Mr. A. F…

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"Assembly Leg-roped." Proposed New Liquor Laws. "thing called parliament ... ... ... Rev. Brandt's Biting Attack

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Rev. D. F. Brandt, of the Chalmers-street Presbyterian Church, referring to measures before Parliament to enable liquor to…

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