Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech
In the Legislative Council on Tuesday, the Governor was announced at noon, and the members of the Assembly, having been summoned, his Excellency read the Speech…
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Politics & elections, 1898
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The Clarence Examiner. Published at Grafton, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Saturday, 25Th June, 1898. the Opening of Parliament. Mr. Reid's Election Dodges
The opening of Parliament brings Mr. Reid a step nearer the general election, for which he has been so long preparing with a craft absolutely staggering by its…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Parliament. Disorderly Scenes
THE debate on Mr. Lyne's amendment on the address in reply was continued throughout Thursday night and concluded at 7 o'clock on Friday morning, when the amendment was negatived by 65 to…
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IN Parliament last week Mr. Lyne moved an amendment on the Address-in-reply. The debate was very keen all through, and the House sat all through…
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At a meeting at Barrett's hotel on Wednesday evening, it was announced that a large number of names had been given in voluntarily by electors who desire to act on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliament. an Interim Budget. the Roads and Bridges Vote
In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the Premier moved that so much of the standing orders be suspended as preclude the passing of the Temporary Supply Bill through all its…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Clarence Examiner. Saturday, 2Nd July, 1898. Mr. Reid Setting His Election Sails
The pending general election is already fruitful in the creation of expedients designed to give a new lease of life to the "ins" who are about to go out. The various…
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In the Legislative Council, the third readings of 25 bills were agreed to. They all related to the work of the Statutes Consolidation Commission, and are passed with the object…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Political Situation. Dissolution of Parliament. the General Elections
SYDNEY, FRIDAY NIGHT.—At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day, it was decided that the dissolution should take place forthwith. A proclamation to that…
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THE proclamation dissolving Parliament was issued on Friday. The 19th, 20th, and 21st instant have been made days for the nomination. Polling day is fixed for "Wednesday, the 27th,…
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This week will commence the electioneering campaign throughout the colony. Candidates and their supporters are making arrangements for the various contests. The…
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IN the Assembly last week the Premier announced that the Government did not intend to proceed further this session with the Fiscal Referendum Bill. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. M'laughlin in Parliament
WHEN, the proposal to extend the hours of polling, to 6 p.m. and the amendment to abolish electors rights were being discussed, Mr. McLaughlin…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Editorial Notes. The Grafton Election
THE contest for Grafton electorate seems likely to be a close one, and there appears to be a possibility of Mr. John See losing the seat which he has held for 15 years. Should this be the…
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THE general elections take place all over the colony on Wednesday week . July 27, and the real struggle will' not be federation ; it will be as usual the…
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Mr. Editor—Mr. See and Mr. M'Guren are in the political field. The supporters of Mr. M'Guren advance arguments which to any reasonable mind are unworthy of weight, such as these, viz.: That…
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Mr. M'Farlane addressed a small meeting at Tyndale on Thursday afternoon. He briefly touched upon the leading political questions of the day. He looked upon Mr. Reid as an…
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Mr. Editor.—It is not often that I take any more prominent part in Parliamentary elections than the private expression of opinion, and the recording of my vote in favour of the candidate…
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SYDNEY, MONDAY.—The first batch of nominations was made on Saturday. Mr. Frank Clarke for the Macleay, and Mr. James Hayes for the Murray, were re-elected…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Clarence Election, Mr. McFarlane Returned Unopposed
THE nomination for the Clarence was declared at noon, on Wednesday at the Court House, Maclean, in the presence of a dozen persons. The returning officer, Mr. D. Shearer, announced…
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